[MBZ] '77 450SEL 6.9 FS on Portland CL

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1238595750.html Nice coat of rust on the air cleaner there. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] '77 450SEL 6.9 FS on Portland CL

I've seen that ad posted many times. When a W116 has rust that you can see, there's even more that you can't see. That was the advice of Herr Dr. Booth, and people must be following it. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] '77 450SEL 6.9 FS on Portland CL

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1238595750.html Nice coat of rust on the air cleaner there. Wading through that almost-English was quite painful. Mr. College obviously didn't study well. Knock a zero off the price and call me back! :-) -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Boost Pressure on 1984 300D

11.6psi, yes, mount arms. Assuming none of them are cali models. -Rolf Michael Esh wrote: Does anyone know what the standard boost pressure should be for the turbo on my 1984 300D. Are the engines and transmissions for a 1982 300SD and a 1984 300D interchangeable. Are there any parts that

[MBZ] Boost Pressure on 1984 300D

Does anyone know what the standard boost pressure should be for the turbo on my 1984 300D. Are the engines and transmissions for a 1982 300SD and a 1984 300D interchangeable. Are there any parts that would not be interchangeable? Thanks, Mike ___

Re: [MBZ] Boost Pressure on 1984 300D

Rolf wrote: 11.6psi, yes, mount arms. The oil pans are the same on 123 and 126? 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

[MBZ] GMC Diesel

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Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

My thoughts, too, on term. 6 and back side of fuse block. I HAD forgotten the amp in the trunk. Years (10?) ago, radio wouldn't work; amp was replaced. Thnks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT Cadillac

could find it. But, if anyone knows where it is more precisely than under the car near the firewall I would appreciate it. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090625

[MBZ] WOW! This is unique

Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090625/0fcf30d2/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

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Donald Snook wrote: Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Yep, that's a Gremlin X. First gen, before they updated the rear hatch. My sister almost died in a Gremlin in 1974. Failed to yield to a 60mph Buick and took it right in the drivers' door.

Re: [MBZ] OT Cadillac

it. But, if anyone knows where it is more precisely than under the car near the firewall I would appreciate it. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090625/7be35216

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Re: [MBZ] Boost Pressure on 1984 300D

Yes. Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: 11.6psi, yes, mount arms. The oil pans are the same on 123 and 126? 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

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Re: [MBZ] OT Cadillac

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Re: [MBZ] OT Cadillac

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Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

Donald wrote: Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html I love the front bench - waaay too old and wonderful. Plus, floor mount 3 speed sounds a wonderful car - I like it. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

they couldn't even manage to make both [Pacer] doors the same size. I really wanted a Pacer, back then. My brother used one as his wedding getaway vehicle. Had it rigged with an oil bottle to blow lots of smoke, and they climbed into the windows. -- Jim

[MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

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Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

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Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

mguzziridr wrote: Here is a Craigslist 1988 190D in North Carolina for comparison. $3900.00 http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1236640823.html That doesn't look like a 2.5, does it? I thought all 2.5 had the fins at the front left fender at turbo intake? mao

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Only if they have a turbo... Mountain Man wrote: mguzziridr wrote: Here is a Craigslist 1988 190D in North Carolina for comparison. $3900.00 http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1236640823.html That doesn't look like a 2.5, does it? I thought all 2.5 had the fins at the front left

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Do you mean right front fender? All 2.5 turbos do, I think, but didn't they make 190D 2.5 NA models? Look at the video, Brian. Long scratch/dent on left side doors-point that out to the adjuster that with big scratch the price is 3900. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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And a belt too. And with moobs. --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: I wanted to take a picture from directly behind, from which angle, because of the bulging side glass and inboard C-pillars, the Pacer looks like a fat guy wearing suspenders. ___

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Dwight wrote: Do you mean right front fender? Yes, I meant left front fender. I thought the 2.5 was only turbo? The 2.2 was NA, correct? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Mountain Man wrote: Dwight wrote: Do you mean right front fender? Yes, I meant left front fender. I thought the 2.5 was only turbo? The 2.2 was NA, correct? 2.2 was only NA in USA, the only 190D engine from 84-85. 2.5 NA was the only 190D engine in 86, 88, 89. In 1987 the 2.5 NA was

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Mitch wrote: 2.2 was only NA in USA, the only 190D engine from 84-85. 2.5 NA was the only 190D engine in 86, 88, 89. In 1987 the 2.5 NA was standard, 2.5 Turbo a rare option in the 190D. 90-93 the 2.5 Turbo was the engine in the 300D. Thanks - that is a good clear summary. mao

[MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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[MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

BTW, all of you guys with 126's (or may get a 126) oughta save those wiring diagrams that Scott posted today. They're good!! Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090625/36891b05

Re: [MBZ] Looking for knowledgeable opinions on AC issues

Also make sure the service valves are open! Those old compressors sometimes have schreader valves that have to be opened to get the fitting connected to the compressor -- this assumes the fittings are on the pump and not in the hoses. Otherwise, I'd suspect reed valves in the head, they do

Re: [MBZ] Boost Pressure on 1984 300D

Absolute max 12.9, anything more and the pistons seem to get all squishy on top for some reason. 12 is good, 10 will feel very sluggish. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

I think it must be their m.o. to make people go away - Absolutely! Any way they can, preferably without paying you anything... we want to just get the check and leave the minor dents be. That's sort of what we did. Makes us feel better than having a pristine LR corner of a car, with all

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

Congrats! I'm a bit confused, though. The bump under the liner was the radio's better half, or was the analog cell phone? Our 1990's radio has amplifiers behind the rear seat back, nothing in the trunk. The changer-equipped ones of 91+ had the stuff in the trunk. IIRC. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

ON the 300D 2.5 turbos, the gills are on the right front fender. AFAIK-the 2.2 was only NA while the 2.5 came both ways. Fred-help us here. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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The cell phone (box about 8 inches X 4 inches X 4 inches is mounted in the trunk in plain view on panel behind rear seat/fuel tank and up high immediately beneath the hat shelf. The bulge in the right inner liner immediately to rear of right, rear wheel hides/covers the radio amplifier

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

Jim Cathey wrote: Congrats! I'm a bit confused, though. The bump under the liner was the radio's better half, or was the analog cell phone? That reminds me. The 2.3-16 has an analog cell phone in it that the handset was unplugged from the base. I plugged it in once so there wouldn't be a

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Dwight, et al. Seems right to me, in this country anyway. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred At 09:34 PM 6/25/2009, you wrote: ON the 300D 2.5 turbos, the gills are on the right front fender. AFAIK-the 2.2 was only NA while the 2.5 came both ways. Fred-help us here. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: ON the 300D 2.5 turbos, the gills are on the right front fender. AFAIK-the 2.2 was only NA while the 2.5 came both ways. Fred-help us here. AFAIK, all US market 2.5 turbos have the air intake in front of the right front wheel, and no cars that aren't 2.5 turbos

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

'Took all that stuff out of mine 'cept that box in the trunk; gonna remove that in the morning. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Electric

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

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[MBZ] OT - of sorts - penetrating oil test results

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[MBZ] MB Classic

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Re: [MBZ] OT - of sorts - penetrating oil test results

Nice catch OK Don. I wonder if the ATF is Mobil one? You can bet I'll mix up a batch. Harry *FWIW - captured from another list, I make no claim for it's authenticity:* Don't forget the April 2007 Machinist's Workshop magazine comparison test. They arranged a subjective test of all the

Re: [MBZ] Louvers

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Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:39:48 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, all of you guys with 126's (or may get a 126) oughta save those wiring diagrams that Scott posted today. They're good!! I saw only one posting from Scott today, and that didn't have any wiring diagrams attached. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:10:35 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I saw only one posting from Scott today, and that didn't have any wiring diagrams attached. I spoke too soon. His post of 0840 this morning showed up just after I sent this. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

Ooops. Oh, I messed up! He sent 'em directly ro me. I thought they were to the list. 'Sorry. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] OT: Look for Joe Knight

Joe - if you are out there, send me an email. I'm going to be in San Diego for a bit and I've lost your email and don't remember for sure which part of CA you live in. Anyone else have Joe's email? Anyone else in San Diego area? Drop me an email - maybe we can get together. Take care, Max

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

OK, so it was definitely the radio amplifier, or definitely the cell phone box that was the culprit? Your announcement was a bit confusing to me, you were talking about both... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Look for Joe Knight

This is the one I used last. jskni...@gmail.com Harry - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Look for Joe Knight Joe - if you are out there, send me an email. I'm going to