Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are
actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort
of timing device between the injector and the IP. The other involves a
clamp on device that senses the pulses in the line. Both allow timing
with
I got my exhaust manifold off last night in preparation for replacement
with a euro manifold and new turbo (so I have some bragging rights at
rustyQ of course). The last back stud was snapped off and missing, an
issue I was already aware of. I found another one around #3 as well.
Anyone had
Was this a secret message for?
;)
Max
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Rolf wrote:
Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are
actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort
of timing device between the injector and the IP. The other involves a
clamp on device that senses the pulses in the line. Both allow
Max Dillon wrote:
Was this a secret message for?
Maybe a reference to the Cathey family's Chicken Wagon?
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My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2
hard drives, the original with the original Vista install, and a 2nd
that has XP installed. I boot it and run it from the XP drive. Right
before I went on vacation I noticed it seemed to be shutting off. What
it is doing
Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake
out.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2
hard drives, the original with the original Vista install, and a 2nd
know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram?
On 8/12/2011 9:06 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake
out.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net wrote:
My home desktop has been
There's memtest x86, you can find it as a downloadable CD.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 10:08 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram?
On 8/12/2011 9:06 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram
Hardware problem.
Start with memory-that is the most likely culprit. Even removing and reseating
it can do the trick.
When I started doing more workstation stuff I was amazed at how many issued are
caused by memory...
Dan
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On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin
Since it runs OK in safe mode it sounds like it might be hardware that's
getting flakey, but not activating in safe mode. If in safe mode
without networking it's OK, it might be the network card. If it is OK
in safe mode with networking but not in normal boot then I'd look more
at the video
I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and
no more problems (twice actually). It was a bunch of blown capacitors
on the board, when it got hot they quit capacitating. But only in
regular mode, in safe mode it seemed to work which was kinda odd, maybe
it was not
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and
no more problems (twice actually). It was a bunch of blown capacitors
on the board, when it got hot they quit capacitating. But only in
regular mode, in safe mode
Whoever is interested in the Lansing 240D that's been setting, as in
setting hen. ;)))
Wilton
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From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater
Sounds like your memory controller is hosed. nbsp;I'll give you $50 for that
hunk of junk :)
Luther
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Aug 12, 2011 9:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote:nbsp;
My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2
hard drives, the original with the
It does. Unless the video card is toast, it will probably work OK in the lowest
resolutions.
Dan
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On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
I had that problem when the vid card was
If it's the vid card I believe it's built onto the mb
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On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes:
I had that problem when the vid card was going flaky. Replaced it and
no more problems
If memory reseat doesnt work. try using one stick at a time. If that
doesnt solve the problem its probably your power supply. Safe mode
requires the least amount of power. PS checkers are pretty cheap...
-Rolf
On 08/12/2011 10:49 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
It does. Unless the video card is toast,
On Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:08:28 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
ka...@striplin.net wrote:
know of a good free program I can download that will test the ram?
Get Memtest86+ from http://www.memtest.org/. It's an improved version of
memtest86.
Craig
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updated?]
I
I think, the last you heard, she loves the Honda Accord that replaced
it. So far so good with it.
Randy
On 11/08/2011 7:57 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
I thought the last we heard she loved the toada?
On 11/08/2011 4:33 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
Or jumping a tooth or two which would change the timing of the valves
enough to maybe cause interference?
Randy
On 11/08/2011 8:39 PM, OK Don wrote:
Isn't an extremely stretched (worn) chain likely to fail? I seem to remember
5-6 degrees in a 617? I chain break on the higway could ruin your
Buy a Mac. They haven't authenticated licensing for years. With the latest OS,
you don't even have to have the physical media.
Windows 7 only makes it worse.
We are migrating to Windows 7 at work, and if we didn't have a licensing
server, it would be a nightmare.
MacDan
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On 11/08/2011 9:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Sounds like my good wife's experience with her Toyota Avalon.
Step on the brake and it does not brake because the ABS has taken over
but the ABS is not braking because it does not sense any locked up
wheels...
Doesn't have anything to do with
Ahhh, sorry, went right by me. More coffee may help!
Max
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Whoever is interested in the Lansing 240D that's been setting, as in
setting hen. ;)))
Wilton
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From:
You can add another one and disable the onboard in BIOS.
Luther
On Aug 12, 2011 9:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote:
If it's the vid card I believe it's built onto the mb
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Allan Streib lt;str...@cs.indiana.edugt;
On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 7:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Sounds like my good wife's experience with her Toyota Avalon.
Step on the brake and it does not brake because the ABS has taken over
but the ABS is not braking because it does not sense any locked up
wheels...
Doesn't have
Title says it all.
Grey/black color.
Walt
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Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Seems to me to be further reason why every car with ABS and skid
control should have prominent controls to quickly and easily disable
either or both when needed.
I could disable the ABS on my 1995 Taurus with the ignition key.
Don't recall needing to do that to any
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Title says it all.
Aren't you going to tell us how you came across that? Sounds like
something from one of the Pickers TV shows.
Alex
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Title says it all.
Grey/black color.
1972, would that be a W108?
I'd love to have a new W116 wheel, a raccoon gnawed on mine.
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On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
I'd love to have a new W116 wheel, a raccoon gnawed on mine.
I have the stock wheel from my long-since-sold '80 280SLC. I wouldn't
be at all surprised if it would fit. I'll send it to you for the
price of shipping if you
Yep, W108.
Was bought new from the dealer, the car it was going to go in was 90%
finished with a restoration when it was caught in a shop fire.
The wheel escaped being cooked due to the fire not getting to the
storage areas/parts room.
Walt
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Mitch Haley
To: Dr. Scruggs and members of the Mercedes group:
I received offline a link sent from Dr. Scruggs to me and several other
people whom I didn't recognize as being members of the Mercedes group.
According to my antivirus program,
that link contained a virus.
I'm not sure why Dr. Scruggs would
Tried a new battery on the mother board?
Gerry
From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
Sounds like either a driver-induced hang, or ram that's starting to flake
out.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 10:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
My home desktop has been acting strange lately.
When mine broke, stealer replaced several valves, lifters, chain (of
course), several things I don't remember and had the head machined.
Wilton
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From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August
When mine broke on a 603, it broke the cam and cam bearings. (I
believe this was the vac pump puking balls from its bearing into the
chain) When one broke on a 621, it broke the cam and bearings.
When mine broke, stealer replaced several valves, lifters, chain (of
course), several things I
Not this Andrew.
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rolf wrote:
Andrew? I think said that pre 84 the only way to time is drip. There are
actually two other methods. One involves inserting a gauge or some sort of
timing device between the injector and the
It's Friday folks, ease into the weekend.
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/international/Grease_Devil_panic_grips_rural_Sri_Lanka,_at_least_three_dead.html?cid=30894744
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Black or white? They used to be $225 new but I think the black wheel has
been discontinued and is NLA. Check with Tom Hanson at the Classic Center.
If the white wheel is still available, I'm guesing that the MB Club discount
price is probably in the $350 range.
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM,
It's black/greyish.
If anyone wants it, make a reasonable offer, and it'll be on it's way.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 3:00 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Black or white? They used to be $225 new but I think the black wheel has
been discontinued and is NLA. Check with Tom Hanson
Brothers,
I'm considering pulling off the timing case cover on my '87 wagon so that I can
replace the chain guides. Anyone BTDT? How tough is it to pull off the
crankshaft damper? What sealant do I use to put it all back together? Any
hints/tips/gotchas to be aware off? I know that Dave
Dieselvolk,
A few weeks ago I made a trip to DC and back. Usually on that trip I get about
31 or 32 mpg, but this time I only got 27.4 mpg on the way up, and before that
I'd noticed that the fuel consumption around town had increased. Decided to
test the theory about filters, and changed
You should be able to replace the banana rail (that the tensioner
pushes on) from the outside. Pull the pin, pull out the old. Put
the new one in and replace the pin.
Brothers,
I'm considering pulling off the timing case cover on my '87 wagon so
that I can
replace the chain guides.
Bakelite or the massive thing with the oblong pad in the middle?
clay
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
NLA? Dang, I have Gump's wheel. Pretty good shape for being that
old. I would part with it for $50. I have two more in less nice
condition. Got a white on at PnP that sold on eBay years ago for $100
clay
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used
If Congress was in session you had a strong tailwind of hot air pushing
you back home.
--R
On 8/12/11 3:22 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Dieselvolk,
A few weeks ago I made a trip to DC and back. Usually on that trip I get about
31 or 32 mpg, but this time I only got 27.4 mpg on the way up, and
Not a good day. The transmission
on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone to
limp mode - stuck in 2nd gear.
Trusted local transmission shop has
tried working with it and replaced
a cracked piece, but it is not
responding.
Rebuilt is way many $$$ [@ $5K],
does anyone know of a relatively
low mileage
Rectangularishinstein one.
Walt
On Aug 12, 2011 3:40 PM, redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Bakelite or the massive thing with the oblong pad in the middle?
clay
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL -
Your best bet is a rebuilt from Rusty.
Before you give up on the old trans., call Sun Valley Mercedes
Dismantlers, Sun Valley, CA and describe the symptoms and attempted
cures. They are the best trans diagnosticians in this hemisphere.
Rusty is the best source for a rebuilt trans. They are
...Seems to me to be further reason why every car with ABS and skid
control should have prominent controls to quickly and easily disable
either or both when needed...
My first ABS MB was 1985 and after about 300K miles on five cars, I've
never seen the need to shut off anything although
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
. Audi once had an ABS off button for stopping in deep snow,
the idea being to push a wedge of packed snow ahead of the front wheels.
That's exactly why I want control over it. A rare situation but one
in which full braking without ABS
Drill and use an extractor, the broken ones on our two 603's have
come out easily once the head is off.
Quite an exercise to attempt with the head on the engine with the
engine in the car -- didn't work!
Peter
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That's good news if there is a pin to pull, service manual says to remove the
cover but I'll take a look to see if I can find a pin.
Max
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Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
You should be able to replace the banana rail
Damn, that's it!
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If Congress was in session you had a strong tailwind of hot air pushing
you back home.
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On 8/12/11 3:22 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Dieselvolk,
You do not need a new transmission, the local transmission shop does not
know what they are doing. Those 722.6 trannys are pretty bullet proof
mechanically. There are 2 common problems that cause them to go in limp
mode. First there is this little spring that breaks in the valve body.
The
Well, the book is likely to be right, since I never changed one on an
OM60x. On everything else, the pin is exposed.
That's good news if there is a pin to pull, service manual says to
remove the cover but I'll take a look to see if I can find a pin.
Max
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http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2535149017.html
Pictures show one stock wheel and three ugly aftermarket
ones---obviously a careful and attentive owner. And it's pretty
impressive that even in a low-res Craigslist photo you can see that
the S600 and V-12 badges have been stuck on askew.
Fixing the CLS on the 87 300D turned out to be pretty simple. I
found a fuse blown. I was sure it was not blown the last time I
checked. I dug out the vac pump, took the 2 wire plug off and took
it apart as in the manual. then replaced the Red fuse. Cycled the
door lock a couple times,
Went back to trying to get the ign switch changed again, using the
official skinny white painted clothes hanger again. first 3 tries,
no luck. Then it finally popped out, so I had to go get the new
lock. It really does just pop out when you get everything right.
Took some fiddling to get
Can't really compare any 2 tanks anyway, theres just too many variables.
How much before data do you have? I feel comfortable making a mileage statement
after 4 tanks.
And considering that I feel comfortable saying my '84 190D 2.2l auto averages
~37mpg. My '85 190D 2.2l 5spd averaged 38mpg over
Prior to further efforts I will ask
them to check those. The part they
replaced was # 1402701161
Conductor Plate Above Automatic
Transmission Valve Body. That
still leaves the spring, which I
will ask them to check on Monday.
Thanks - Bill R
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From:
Thanks - I have a call into Rusty
on that. I figured he was lower on
the one part needed, but while I
was on the phone with the shop I
put in the part number and he
doesn't have it listed.
I'll ask them to check the spring
and also to contact Sun Valley.
On the positive side, my S420 is
tooling
Ok so they replaced the plate, did they reset the computer? A regular obd tool
won't cut it. Probably the spring
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On Aug 12, 2011, at 6:58 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
Prior to further efforts I will ask
them to check those. The part they
replaced was
Someone had attached a virus bot to
a MB parts site I visited looking
for transmissions. The site was
otherwise fine, but did try to
crash my system. The email from
Dr, Scruggs could well have been
from a hijacking bot that got into
their system.
But then, my field is the history
of Israel from
I needed to give you more
information on the tranny. It has
been acting up, revving too high
prior to a shift from 1 - 2 [I have
not driven it recently, but that is
the report from my wife]. Her
description: It was like driving a
stick shift and not knowing how.
It would go in and out of gear,
Classic signs of a broken spring, I bet it comes out in 2 pieces
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2011, at 7:29 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
I needed to give you more
information on the tranny. It has
been acting up, revving too high
prior to a shift from 1 - 2 [I have
My paper copy of the parts manual shows the pin as a separate part, but in the
picture it's different from the pins for the upper rail which have the threaded
hole for the extractor.
Max
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G Mann wrote:
Currently having the same issues with a Win 7 computer. It
started following an update of the latest windows critical
update hasn't been right since, blue screen, crashes, it
even now tells me my issue of windows is not valid. [guess
the last 2 years and a sales receipt
I looked at the 05 section (timing chain) at DaveM's site. it sounds
like the lower pin is fixed and you pull the banana rail off the pin
after you take off the chain case. (01-210) Funny thing, under the
124/OM603, there is no 01-210. I found it under the 126 section.
Sounds like a good
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