Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-29 Thread Tyler
And by popular demand... Mercedes-Benz W123 300D Factory Service Manual CD 1976-1985 http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4873836 On Apr 28, 2009, at 6:39 PM, Tyler wrote: Mercedes Benz W201 190D 190E Factory Manual 1984-1993

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Richard Hattaway
Well, there's an adjustment on the compressor bracket that allows very simple release of the belt. Same for the power steering bracket, and similiar for the alternator. Changing the belts on a 240D is a 20 minute job, armed with the knowledge of what to turn, and what to not turn. And

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] getting the E300 back together

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Luther wrote: I'll trade you straight up for my CD Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Finally got around to messing with the 95 E300 with the messed up front end. Pulled the old radiator out. Only difference I can see between it and say, a 87

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] I now drive a Kia

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am the Tulsa operations manager for Dealer Specialties (www.dealerspecialties.com). This company used to be owned by the old Trader Publishing (which I worked at for years) till the split with Cox happened. At that point, we all went to Cox (you guys know that story) and this company went

Re: [MBZ] getting the E300 back together

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
this one has I think 280k maybe. I suspect its going to need a new oil pan though, no oil showing on the dipstick and looks like the pan got scraped pretty good and may be leaking. Cant tell for sure yet. Robert Massmann wrote: Kaleb, I really like mine, even with over 260K miles on it.

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
it sounds like the temp sensor is not working. With it running, put a little piece of tissue up on it and see if it holds, if not, the little aspirator motor is not working to pull air across the sensor. Luther wrote: The a/c and heat function fine on my SDL, but they don't function (blend)

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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[MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Robert Massmann
I had asked about the running temp for my 95 E300D because it was running cool around 60 deg C. Over the weekend I completed a coolant system flush and then changed then pulled the thermostat to install the new one. A part of the support structure had broken, thus causing the valve to be

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
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[MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Douglas
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Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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[MBZ] craigslist '82 300D 290K with greasecar conversion

2009-04-29 Thread Brian Smyla
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:50:22 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: One other observation: The doors all lock smoothly and quickly 20 minutes after I turn off the car, but once locked, they hold vacuum for just 5-10 minutes. So something in the lock circuit is leaking. When you

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:59:59 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: They are now scanned in Gimp .xcf format, about 22 megabytes per page. What form do you want them in? djview is a great format for such stuff. But those aren't for me, so my opinion doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:00:18 -0400 Robert Massmann rmassm...@embarqmail.com wrote: In the phto you can see the open section of the valve. Yup, that would do it! I've never seen such a failure before. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
I never saw a thermostat break mechanically like that. It wasn't a Behr, was it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:06:52 -0700 Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: WellI'll be back to this mo-chine around 6:30 this evening. We'll do what you think is best because I'm a computer mental midget. How fast is your download speed? Do you have DSL or cable? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Luther
This works wonderfully in theory or on a clean corrosion free engine. When you have a finely aged wine, er, Mercedes engine, this becomes a challenge. The 2 times I've RRd 123 belts, I've had to use a pry bar to move the PS pump, alternator, and a/c compressor because the slides that are

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Allan Streib
Another one I have bookmarked is http://www.continentalimports.com/ser_ic20242.html Further, it looks like the mbz.org transmission articles are back up. http://www.mbz.org/articles/transmission/ If adjustments don't help, call Rusty for a rebuild. They are guaranteed. Allan On Wed, 29

Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Luther
I've pulled 2 Behr thermostats out of my cars that were broken like that. 1 was broken on BOTH sides. Luther Mitch Haley wrote: I never saw a thermostat break mechanically like that. It wasn't a Behr, was it? Mitch. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Allan Streib
Any time I have found something on my 300D that looks like it was not designed right or hard to remove/adjust I have discovered I'm doing something wrong. Assumptions and common approaches taken on other vehicles don't always apply to Mercedes-Benzes. Allan

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread LarryT
Are you sure you have the proper sized belt? When changing the AC Belt on my 78 240D there is a idler pulley at the front of the cyl head (near radiator) which is loosened and then the AC belt is removed. No other bolts are loosened. The same pulley is used to adjust the tension. Good luck

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Jim Cathey
As Richard said, you are missing the adjuster for the a/c compressor. Many of these don't have an adjustment on the compressor at all, just an idler pulley on a rotatable arm that you twist into place with a wrench and lock down. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Any time I have found something on my 300D that looks like it was not designed right or hard to remove/adjust I have discovered I'm doing something wrong. Hence the 'whining' about the SEL water pump. I can't believe this car has such a Detroit trick in it... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread Luther
Blue/blue 310,xxx mi mileage around 27-28mpg original drive train shifts like a dream after a minor fix from the local MB indy car is NOT for sale :) Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: I am a 300TD addict and need a fix. I need to know 1) color combination, 2) mileage, 3) fuel economy, 4)

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread Luther
if you want it, you have to out bid Roger Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will give that back to you to help you out. Luther wrote: You're just jealous the selling price was $500 -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread LarryT
Hey Dwight, Don't know if it's something happening at all MB dealers but they seem to becoming *much* more interested in pleasing customers at a time *other* than when a big check is being written. I had our local MB dealer change the rear axle juice (which I provided) for me. Called them

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Chris N John
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Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes Larry. That's great. Of the three dealers I can access easily, one is still criminal-remember lister John Peterson's transmission saga there a few years ago? The other one is helpful but not particularly good on old diesels. They even bring me a loaner car when they take the 240D in-pretty

Re: [MBZ] @#$% 560 SEL water pump

2009-04-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Yesterday I bought a 1/4 13mm socket, $0.25 at the pawn shop. Unfortunately, it didn't fit either. (And I lost it down behind the pulley and can't seem to fish it out, even with the magnet.) I'm now trying with the 13mm stubby wrench, but I ran out of time to resolve that issue. I did feel

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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[MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread Fmiser
andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks, Philip - I am betting that if I lift the hinged floor panel in the hatch area I will be able to access the line into reservoir. The lines under the hood are very confusing to sort out. Probably. My only experience is with cars that have the third seat. The

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread tyler
That's very surprising... When I pull into the local MB dealer for parts driving an 80s MBZ, they treat me like I have some sort of disease they don't want to catch. Even if they have 20 employees on staff, they immediately peg me as the sort of guy that isn't about to buy a $100k car so it

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
tyler wrote: That's very surprising... When I pull into the local MB dealer for parts driving an 80s MBZ, they treat me like I have some sort of disease they don't want to catch. Even if they have 20 employees on staff, they immediately peg me as the sort of guy that isn't about to buy a $100k

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Tyler, Well maybe if the recession hits them hard enough they finally pay attention to you. I hope so. But we do have a MB dealership like that too. They are a mega multi marque dealer. I have noticed that another dealer now sends me e-mail service specials about every week. Where are you? Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread tyler
I'm in Riverside, CA. This same dealer who scorns and ignores me when I go in has been given numerous customer service awards by Mercedes Benz. My wife won't go in with me anymore when I pick up parts, since she was so offended by the way they treated us the one time she came. It must take a

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
tyler wrote: I'm in Riverside, CA. This same dealer who scorns and ignores me when I go in has been given numerous customer service awards by Mercedes Benz. They must not leave customer satisfaction cards lying around where just anybody can pick one up and mail it in. Can you download one

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread kevin kraly
Is this a W123 240d or a W115 240D? even within the W123 run, things were changed. My '81 300cD had the jack screws, but the '78 300's all had AC idler pulleys and that star washer adjuster for the alt. The PS pump was the same on all of them and had the same jack screw into plastic threads

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
A lot of companies now are requesting on you giving a 10 rating on customer satisfaction cards-e.g Hilton. Also one MB dealer here- www.viti.com asks you to talk to them if you can't give them a perfect rating rather than turn in a less than stellar number. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Bloomberg reports that according to people with direct knowledge of the situation, President Obama aims to announce a Chrysler bankruptcy tomorrow and say a Chrysler-Fiat alliance would be created in bankruptcy. :theflyonthewall.com ___

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
I guess the bailout money has gone to the UAW then. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Bloomberg reports that according to people with direct knowledge of the situation, President Obama aims to announce a Chrysler bankruptcy tomorrow and say a Chrysler-Fiat alliance would be created in bankruptcy.

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Allan Streib
What I heard was that the UAW will have a 55% stake, Fiat 35%, and the Government 10%. What happens to all the current shareholders I don't know. On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:09 -0400, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Bloomberg reports that according to people with direct knowledge of the

Re: [MBZ] torque for valve cover, OM617?

2009-04-29 Thread Michael LaFleur
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
OK, so let's get this straight. Big Brother (the Government) gave Chrysler a deadline of the 30th to announce a acceptable merger with FIAT. And according to my direct insider information, Chrysler will make that deadline. But you are telling me that the President of Big Brother (the

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread ernest breakfield
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
UAW will have 55%, FIAT will start with less than 20% but will eventually hold 35%, The lien holders have agreed to walk away from 6.9B in debt with 2B in cash in hand, The Government will hold a stake (probably 10%) and the rest will be Cebrus. Daimler has already surrendered their 19.9% to

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Allan Streib
On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:26 -0500, Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: UAW will have 55%, FIAT will start with less than 20% but will eventually hold 35%, The lien holders have agreed to walk away from 6.9B in debt with 2B in cash in hand, The Government will hold a stake (probably 10%) OK

[MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread Tim C .
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Re: [MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
? -- The only absolute is that everything is relative. --Henri de Saint Simon -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090429/9d6b16bf/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
What current shareholders? Chrysler is a private company. And the split is: 55% UAW 20% FIAT 17% Cebrus 10% Big Brother 100% Assuming FIAT gets 20% up front. I'm told that they will get less because Big Brother does not want them to have controlling interest until Big

Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: What I heard was that the UAW will have a 55% stake, Fiat 35%, and the Government 10%. What happens to all the current shareholders I don't know. I saw a plan for GM that issued approximately 100x as many shares as currently outstanding to the UAW, govt, and lenders.

Re: [MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
I vote for major oil leak, like a blown oil cooler hose. If the engine stopped by itself, and the cause was lubrication failure, then chances are you should be in the market for a used engine. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: I vote for major oil leak, like a blown oil cooler hose. If the engine stopped by itself, and the cause was lubrication failure, then chances are you should be in the market for a used engine. (but maybe you could get away with something cheaper, like replacing some

[MBZ] OT: Windows 7 to have XP emulation?

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Careful! Tom will label you as anti-union and send the thugs out to help you change your mind! At 03:14 PM 4/29/2009, you wrote: I guess the bailout money has gone to the UAW then. --R Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 74 240D: dead?

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
From the description, the engine is toast. I know where is a near new OM615 engine that i believe could be had for a reasonable price. If you are interested, contact me off list and I will give you the phone number to call. I just never had any use for it. No running 114/115 cars. At

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes? At 04:21 PM 4/29/2009, you wrote: OK, so let's get this straight. Big Brother (the Government) gave Chrysler a deadline of the 30th to announce a acceptable merger with FIAT. And according to my direct insider information, Chrysler will make that deadline. But you are telling me that

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
You got it! that is how BO works. BO wants to run everything, confiscate all he can get away with and tell you he did it for your good. Ever hear of Lenin? At 04:32 PM 4/29/2009, you wrote: On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:26 -0500, Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: UAW will have 55%, FIAT

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
And who is BO - is it Big Oil? They are nowhere in the numbers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, April

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread John Freer
So. Your solution to this issue about 6 months ago would have been to let GM and Chrysler go under without any Government bailout funds? I'm surprised you think BO started this bailout process. On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 5:11 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: You got it!  that is how

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Mitch Haley
John Freer wrote: So. Your solution to this issue about 6 months ago would have been to let GM and Chrysler go under without any Government bailout funds? I'm surprised you think BO started this bailout process. He voted for bailouts every chance he got, in a term when he had a very poor

Re: [MBZ] Any more online service manuals?

2009-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
The Prez, BO, the bamster At 07:37 PM 4/29/2009, you wrote: And who is BO - is it Big Oil? They are nowhere in the numbers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
On his, unhooking the vacuum will not only cause it to shift hard, but will also cause it to not shift till it hits redline. Loren Faeth wrote: Uh, Call Rusty. 800 741 5252 Buy a trans from him, if yours is truly toasted. Try unhooking the vacuum line to the trans. THat should make it

Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread Christopher McCann
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BINGO!! But, I have already said too much for this list. Tom Hargrave wrote: If it really happens this way then we live in scary times. Back in my younger days, the only Governments in the world with this much power over individuals and corporations were the USSR and China and they were the

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Hargrave
Oh, that guy, the one who stated today that he wants to build a stronger auto industry. What's he going to do next, make stronger toilet paper? Personally fly to the moon? Solve the immigration problem with a stroke of a pen? What business does the President and Commander in Chief have meddling

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes, that is true. But if you get jarring shifts at redline, the transmission is ok. In that case you know the vacuum and/or control cable are not working properly. IF the transmission is toasted, you won't hurt anything either. You can also coax it to shift a bit earlier by letting off

Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

2009-04-29 Thread Robert Massmann
I think this was an original thermostat as it had a Mercedes emblem imprinted after the part no. Bob Massmann Oregonia Ohio - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:33 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
The Truth About Cars and Trucks http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124096698307566437.html --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090429/7937ca96/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
sure, that is exactly right. ITs quite possible his vac is just out of adjustment. If its been out for a while, that would speed up wear quite a bit though. Loren Faeth wrote: Yes, that is true. But if you get jarring shifts at redline, the transmission is ok. In that case you know the

Re: [MBZ] More Car stuff

2009-04-29 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
and they were the bad guys! yes, and those people still ARE bad guys! Only now they are closer to home! At 09:18 PM 4/29/2009, you wrote: BINGO!! But, I have already said too much for this list. Tom Hargrave wrote: If it really happens this way then we live in scary times. Back in my

Re: [MBZ] More Car stuff

2009-04-29 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] [Linux] Linux security vulnerability - Now other OSs, too

2009-04-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:27:36 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:33:44 -0400 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Linux Adobe users imperiled by critical Reader flaw highest rating on a five-tier scale.

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread Mountain Man
Dimitri wrote: It's an 82 240D. I believe pre 79 models have a York AC compressor. Also, according to the manual there appear to be other differences with regard to PS and alternator belt replacement. I had to remove all three belts at work two weeks ago on 84 240D - a/c had the idler