What's with the issue of using green antifreeze in diesels and aluminum
heads? I had my antifreeze changed and I said to the mechanic that I heard
that I should not be using the green stuff re the aluminum head. He picks
up the A/F container and read that it was safe for these heads.
What is the
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes:
Allan Streib wrote:
The new alternator is in a box labeled World Wide Automotive and Remy
International. It is labeled with the number 13056. It has a single
pully on it, not a dual pully. For all I know it could be for another
car entirely and the PO
Green has a pH of 11 or so.
Hot aluminum and bases mix too well, resulting in erosion and pin-holing.
The proper stuff will have a pH of 7 and is buffered to stay that way.
I view commodity antifreeze as being a lot like oil filters; some time ago,
someone did a tear-down of a bunch of
Similar to your car cleaning budget, Mr Shiney!
Hendrik
who needs a security blanket to put with the BS world
relng...@aol.com wrote:
Hendrik
who hasn't got the money for more toys..
Uh huh...what's your monthly ciggy budget, Smokey?
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No this is an older model from the 80's, may still blow shocks though.
Hendrik
who has never blown a shock but has not tried hard enough
Allan Streib wrote:
Is this the model that was blowing shock absorbers in the outback?
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes:
Well a good auto is a good thing, reminds me of a story I heard many
years ago, a road train was stuck on a wheat farm in WA and they got a
D9 in to pull it out, after breaking the first chain they got a bigger
chain, D9 bogged down. Got in a Allis Chalmers N9 harvester with
hydrostatic
Ya know ya can change an auto down to provide engine braking.
Hendrik
who can provide authentic Merc literature to support that claim
Curt Raymond wrote:
Oh man, you've cracked a can of worms about like an oil thread!
For descending a steep grade a manual has HUGE advantages. However if
As a youth, I went to their summer program for Mountaineering Orienteering,
which was more our less a right of passage for the Dillon household. Loved it.
Do they still offer a summer program for kids?
Max
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Seldom happens, but it is also possible that the rack is stuck shut.
However, on the 603, if the stop lever is up, i believe the rack
can't be in the off position. If you take the side cover off the
pump, you should see the rack slam into the full on position by the
governor as soon as you
Apple or OWC (Macsales.com) (but you have already been told this
twice already.)
What's a good brand and price for a MacBook Pro battery replacment?
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I learned my lesson on aftermarket batteries with my 17 Dell.
Is there a brand that works well mixed with the MB orange stuff? I have to
drive 90 miles to get to a Benz dealer.
Mike
On Aug 19, 2011 8:50 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
It's not buffered as well as the approved stuff, becomes acidic and will
erode the head. I think it is
Brake and shut-off problems seem to be related: Vacuum leak or bad pump.
Check for vacuum at the pump by disconnecting the line.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:53 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Braking is nearly nonexistent. Pedal feels firm, but can barely stop
the car from
Is there a brand that works well mixed with the MB orange stuff? I
have to
drive 90 miles to get to a Benz dealer.
Wasser. Or use Zerex G05, which is the same thing. I get
mine at NAPA.
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It will probably do no short term harm but the problem with coolant is most
folks don't change it often enough. The MB/Zerex G-05 has a longer life so you
can go two, maybe three years between changes.
If you have ordinary green coolant then you have to change it yearly as the
buffers and
Yep, I've only purchased the MB antifreeze once. NAPA carries it, made by
Valvoline, who supplies it to MB.
Max
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Is there a brand that works well mixed with the MB orange stuff? I
Rusty sent the last MB antifreeze I bought. 'Came to my front door.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] green antifreeze
Is there a brand that
You can buy Zerex G-05 at the FLAPS. Same stuff.
Allan
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:03 -0400, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Is there a brand that works well mixed with the MB orange stuff? I have to
drive 90 miles to get to a Benz dealer.
Mike
On Aug 19, 2011 8:50 AM, Max Dillon
If you do end up needing a transmission and want to go used, I have a
spare one I was keeping in case I ever needed it I might be able to sell
you.
On 8/18/2011 6:48 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
A Snap-On product of some sort. I
will ask about the tool tomorrow.
Bill
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I've done that on long hills/going through winding corners.
Much better than hitting brakes, letting off, hitting brakes, lettng off,
hitting brakes... Beter handling response as well.
Problem is, you still have to hit the brakes anyways, to get the lights up,
or the person behind you will
At the tank, or under the hood between the hard line and the
prefilter. For a temp, I'd put it under the hood.
Curt: After 30 seconds of cranking with no start the car should reek
of diesel...
Max: Unless the fuel system is not yet fully primed?
That's why I like Loren's idea to put in an
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/macomb_county/man-trys-to-imitate-fred-flintstone-and-stop-car-with-his-feet
On 8/19/11 9:36 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
I've done that on long hills/going through winding corners.
Much better than hitting brakes, letting off, hitting brakes, lettng off,
hitting
Yep, and for the small price difference over green death, I stick with
what I know works.
I also have heard something about cylinder sleeve erosion of some kind, but
I may be mixing my facts up.
Walt
On Aug 19, 2011 9:30 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
You can buy Zerex G-05 at
Friend is looking to buy it, has an I6.
Owner states that it won't shift into OD sometimes, and if he's accelerating
and it shifts up to OD it it will sometimes feel like it goes into
neutral.
What say the list? My bet is it's a vac issue, but...
Walt
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One of the things on my to-do list for the 300SD is to change the transmission
fluid. I've used Mobil-1 ATF in the past in my W123 300D, with no issues, but
wondering if anything's changed recently.
Allan
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Owner states that it won't shift into OD sometimes,
SDL doesn't have overdrive. Standard 1-2-3-4, 4 is 1:1.
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On Aug 19, 2011 10:05 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Friend is looking to buy it, has an I6.
Great engine, great body. Head greater than 14 (middle number) is better.
Owner states that it won't shift into OD sometimes, and if he's
accelerating
and it shifts up to OD it it will
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Setup a filter for them, and make it retroactivly apply.
Then search by filter, and delete them page by page.
Or, click the 'all' button, and then click the little popup textlink
that asks you if you want to select all
Oh the fun!
On the fuel leak don't discount the metal washer under the bolt that holds the
filter. My '78 240D was leaking there recently, the washer looked just fine but
swapping in the disreputable looking one from my '83 parts car solved the
issue. I'm sure Rusty can supply such a thing.
Here it is; it was minimopar...
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/index.html
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On Aug 19, 2011, at 7:09, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote:
Green has a pH of 11 or so.
Hot aluminum and bases mix too
I was under the impression that most dozers of recent vintage (back into the
'80s certainly) had hydro transmissions which is what allows for the constant
back and forth they do all day.
Certainly the D7 that I ran back in 1997 would go from VERY slow to relatively
quick with just additional
Not to the level you can with a manual. The torque converter will always leave
slop in the driveline, that is after all its job.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:07:01 +0930
From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] We all
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
It's been on the Battery Tender for 24 hours now and the red light is
still on, indicating it's not anywhere near a full charge.
Battery Tender? You want something more analogous to SNL's
Colon Blow cereal, a real
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
The worst for plastics is the Dexcool/Orange stuff. I used that once in a VW
Jetta
and all the plastic hose adapters on the head started leaking within 6 months.
Didn't GM invent Dex-Cool and push it as the
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Oh the fun!
On the fuel leak don't discount the metal washer under the bolt that holds
the filter.
My '78 240D was leaking there recently, the washer looked just fine but
swapping
in the disreputable looking one
I sure hope not. In my years of mechanical experience every GM with the
Dex-Cool that had never been changed had a leaking heater core. Big bucks
and a pain to fix.
Peter
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote:
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM, Allan
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:55:55 -0500 Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com
wrote:
I sure hope not. In my years of mechanical experience every GM with the
Dex-Cool that had never been changed had a leaking heater core. Big
bucks and a pain to fix.
In any event, when you change to MB/Zerex G-05,
Ah, you've got a 12A charger. That's the ticket.
Just put it on the depleted battery overnight.
Mitch.
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On Aug 19, 2011 10:05 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Owner states that it won't shift into OD sometimes
Had the same issue on the way to lunch, make sure the linkage is right;
transmission was on 3 in my case due to ham-handed-ness. Easy enough to
make sure that it goes to 2,
I don't know about the GM stuff, but I do know that combining green and gold is
a very bad thing.
We saw this on occasion with industrial engines, and if the engine is not
thoroughly rinsed out to remove all traces of the old coolant, damage will
almost always occur.
Dan
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Valvoline claims the Zerex G05 lasts 5 years. I stress CLAIMS
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'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 8/19/2011 8:28 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
It will probably do no short term harm but the problem with coolant is most
folks don't
Yes-that 78 240D seems to need a new washer every time-we had trouble with
that since my brother bought it. That said, in the last two weeks I have had
friends who had leaks on top of filters for OM617's -usually can't torque it
away. I carry spares in glove box. Yesterday my friend found some
Allan,
Like you I have used Mobil 1 ATF in older MB automatics. I don't know specs
-seems like a lost cause thread anyway-but I went last week to get some
Mobile 1 ATF for my new 300 CD and noticed they now had two versions-the old
fully synthetic ATF and the newer Mobil 1 synthetic for Dexron-
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
I sure hope not. In my years of mechanical experience every GM with the
Dex-Cool that had never been changed had a leaking heater core. Big bucks
and a pain to fix.
So what's the best thing to replace it with? GO-5?
Hendrik Fay wrote:
Well a good auto is a good thing, reminds me of a story I
heard many years ago, a road train was stuck on a wheat farm
in WA and they got a D9 in to pull it out, after breaking the
first chain they got a bigger chain, D9 bogged down. Got in a
Allis Chalmers N9 harvester
Is the new stuff rated Dexron VI?
According to GM, the DexVI supersedes DexIII and is the only stuff to
use, in everything from a 1955 Powerglide to a new car.
OTOH, GM didn't make the transmissions in our mbz...
Mitch.
Dwight Giles Jr. wrote:
Allan,
Like you I have used Mobil 1 ATF in
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Dwight Giles Jr. wrote:
Yes-that 78 240D seems to need a new washer every time-we had
trouble with that since my brother bought it. That said, in
the last two weeks I have had friends who had leaks on top of
filters for OM617's -usually can't torque it away. I carry
spares in glove box.
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
I sure hope not. In my years of mechanical experience every GM with the
Dex-Cool that had never been changed had a leaking heater core. Big bucks
and a pain to fix.
So what's the best thing
Honestly - I think you have hit the issue right on the head - Replace. If
your changing your fluid every 2 years - I don't think it will ever be an
issue. When I was in college and a little later my wife and I had a 1985
Vanagon camper. Everyone we knew who had one complained about the cooling
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:42 -0700, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
Seems to me the banjo bolt washers on the fuel filter are aluminum, but I might
be wrong. Can you re-anneal aluminum? I'd think it might catch fire
Did you try re-annealing the old one (assuming it was
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:55 -0500, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
I sure hope not. In my years of mechanical experience every GM with the
Dex-Cool that had never been changed had a leaking heater core. Big bucks
and a pain to fix.
As I recall they did claim it to be lifetime
Last time I checked, it was approved for MB sheet 236.10.
The description of 236.10 states
All MB automatic transmissions without regulated torque
converter lockup clutch in passenger cars can either be filled
with the ATF as per Sheet 236.10 or the ATF as per Sheets
236.1/.6/.7/.81/.9.
...from
Allan Streib wrote:
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:42 -0700, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
Seems to me the banjo bolt washers on the fuel filter are aluminum, but I might
be wrong. Can you re-anneal aluminum? I'd think it might catch fire
Aluminum oxidizes fast, but not that
On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:41 -0500, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
I was talking to a Cat mechanic recently. He told me they have
some prototype 'dozers that are diesel-electric. He said the
users love them and they will tear the cleats of the track
with the high-torque/low-speed available
No idea if the formula has changed, I'd say keep using it.
Max
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Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
One of the things on my to-do list for the 300SD is to change the transmission
fluid. I've used Mobil-1 ATF in the
I didn't. IIRC its aluminum but I kept it...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:42:39 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] the 300SD laundry list begins
Message-ID:
I think you're thinking specifically of DexCool there. Zerex brands G05 as
being compatible with all types of coolant.
In fact I've had 2 cars now with mixed G05 and green stuff. When I did the
water pump on my '83 240D it was so cold out (well below freezing) I had no
interest in anything
Somebody had asked about that earlier. Most big batteries will take 2a
forever...
My 12a charger has recently decided it doesn't want to shut off from the 12a
setting on smaller batteries. Its boiled my motorcycle battery twice. Now when
I'm using it for that (the motorcycle hasn't been ridden
It caught me off guard, this is the only time I've ever had one leak...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:19:57 -0400
From: Dwight Giles Jr. degco...@cox.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] fuel filter washer leaks
Message-ID:
Good idea Phillip. I will do that this afternoon on my 83 300d. Been
leaking a tiny bit and it is starting to make a mess.
Mike
On Aug 19, 2011 1:53 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Dwight Giles Jr. wrote:
Yes-that 78 240D seems to need a new washer every time-we had
trouble with that
So, leaving Mobil 1 out for the moment - what else is an acceptable
fluid for an old MB?
I just bought a whole bunch of Mercon V ATF for my F150.
I do not have a bottle of it in front of me now, but I note that it says
it is compatible with Dexron III etc if memory serves to be correct.
Is
Well, that sucks. There are just too many places with no cellular
coverage
still --- like half of Oklahoma.
Consider the lowly Wilson 3W cellular amplifier/antenna.
Adds several bars and a lot of range to my Razr.
And it is a bit pricey, but insignificant if you are traveling in
dead
Many folks think I'm crazy, but I use a 236.6 approved formula.
Febi 08971:
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=ol5n53imtde0xm55tflmofyzpn=W0133-1637687
,
Available if you search for MB part number 000 989 92 03 a lot of place
online. (But no dealer will sell it to you)
Its
Did you ever replace the o-rings on the hollow bolt?
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On Aug 19, 2011, at 13:19, Dwight Giles Jr. degco...@cox.net wrote:
Yes-that 78 240D seems to need a new washer every time-we had trouble with
that since my
Don't they come with the filter? I know you have to order them for the oil
filter on OM61x
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The seller has it priced at $600, doesn't get much cheaper than that.
Walt
On Aug 19, 2011 10:58 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Aug 19, 2011 10:05 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Friend is looking to buy it, has an I6.
Great engine, great body. Head greater than 14 (middle
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
The seller has it priced at $600, doesn't get much cheaper than that.
Not too long ago, anything with a running 603 was worth that easily.
Today, anything with an S in the name is worth at least $400 based on weight.
Mitch.
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Severe corrosion. Use only the MB stuff or Zerex G-05 or exact
equivalent. The green stuff contains phosphates, which will also
precipitate in the radiator, permanently clogging it.
Peter
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...Didn't GM invent Dex-Cool and push it as the be-all-and-end-all of
antifreeze, nontoxic and never needing to be changed?..
They also built the Chevrolet Citation. I'm not taking advice from them.
RLE
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OTOH, GM didn't make the transmissions in our mbz...
What was that 3-speed in the 116 4.5 V-8?
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Ran all over town today buying fluids for my 300SD. Autozone was the
first stop, they had the M1 ATF but not the Zerex G-05. Stopped at
Wal-Mart next, they used to have Zerex but no more, it's all Prestone
Any Color now. One day I'll learn not to bother with Wal-Mart any
more. I did pick up a
..VW also claims (or did at one time) lifetime coolant (their blue
formula, G11 or G12? ) but I don't know if they still do...
Current MB models use coolant with a 15 year change interval (!). Prior to
that they recommended phosphate-free changed every three years which was the
GO-5
Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes:
Severe corrosion. Use only the MB stuff or Zerex G-05 or exact
equivalent. The green stuff contains phosphates, which will also
precipitate in the radiator, permanently clogging it.
What's the best way to flush the block? I am thinking about
relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Didn't GM invent Dex-Cool and push it as the be-all-and-end-all of
antifreeze, nontoxic and never needing to be changed?..
They also built the Chevrolet Citation.
Had one of the first ones, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, five door, F41 suspension.
Back seat folded flush with
relng...@aol.com writes:
..VW also claims (or did at one time) lifetime coolant (their blue
formula, G11 or G12? ) but I don't know if they still do...
Current MB models use coolant with a 15 year change interval (!). Prior to
that they recommended phosphate-free changed every three years
I've used a wet/dry vac hooked to the waterpump outlet with duct tape. Let
it run for a while, seemed to do a good job.
Walt
On Aug 19, 2011 8:26 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes:
Severe corrosion. Use only the MB stuff or Zerex G-05 or
That will help, but it's best to flush, run the system with fresh water, flush
again, and fill.
It won't completely remove the old coolant, but will lower the concentration
levels to insignificant amounts.
Ideally, if you can pull the block drain and flush you'll get nearly all of it
out.
Not a GM trans.
Peter
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Open the block drain. Every Benz has one. May be pretty stuck if
it's had green coolant in it for an extended period.
Peter
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It's great you never have to change it, that's what Gm says
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On Aug 19, 2011, at 7:15 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Didn't GM invent Dex-Cool and push it as the be-all-and-end-all of
antifreeze, nontoxic and never needing to be changed?..
They also built the Chevrolet
Some did, some didn't.
Depending on what the customer needs.
Hendrik
who does not own a dozer
Curt Raymond wrote:
I was under the impression that most dozers of recent vintage (back into the
'80s certainly) had hydro transmissions which is what allows for the constant
back and forth they do
FSM says to install fitting at upper radiator hose for a water source (garden
hose), install a thermostat that is forced open, open the block drain, and
start the engine to flush the coolant.
I went to the pick-n-pull for a short section of radiator hose, bought a T
fitting and garden hose
Speaking of luby Moly, anyone use their Diesel purge/clean/flush product?
Hendrik
Allan Streib wrote:
Ran all over town today buying fluids for my 300SD. Autozone was the
first stop, they had the M1 ATF but not the Zerex G-05. Stopped at
Wal-Mart next, they used to have Zerex but no more,
On Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:36:58 +0930 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
wrote:
Speaking of luby Moly, anyone use their Diesel purge/clean/flush
product?
I have and I am sure lots of others have, too. Cleans out lots of things.
In fact, when installing a new fuel filter, fill it with Diesel
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Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes:
Severe corrosion. Use only the MB stuff or Zerex G-05 or
exact equivalent. The green stuff contains phosphates,
which will also precipitate in the radiator, permanently
clogging it.
Allan Streib wrote:
What's the best way to flush the
I'm going to need to get a new battery for our '95 E320.
What is the good brand du jour?
Thanks,
Craig
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I'm going to need to get a new battery for our '95 E320.
What is the good brand du jour?
I've always had good luck with Interstate. I seem to recall that
Marshall Booth liked Optima.
Allan
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I guess you could then connect a hose and flush it. But with
the block drain open and the lower radiator hose off, I'm pretty
sure there will effectively be no coolant left.
It was amazing to me, with a water hose feed and a leak out the
top of the filler neck, engine running, just how long
Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes:
It was amazing to me, with a water hose feed and a leak out the top of
the filler neck, engine running, just how long the clear outflow
tasted sour.
You *taste* your engine coolant???
Allan
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Go with a name brand offend proper group size and you'll be fine.
Johnson Controls makes just about all of the batteries with a few exceptions.
As for the Optimas, I think they are battery blind unless you have an older
diesel and live in temperate climates. They almost always require
Damned autocomplete.
That's of the not offend and battery bling, not blind.
Grr
Dan
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On Aug 19, 2011, at 10:22 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Go with a name brand offend proper group size and you'll be fine.
Johnson Controls makes just about all of the
But you also need to force the t-stat open and get flow through the heater
core, so engine needs to be running, heater on, block drain open, fresh water
flowing in via fitting at upper radiator hose.
Max
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That is a great idea! Just a dab on your tongue will tell you if it's really
clean or not.
Max
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Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes:
It was amazing to me, with a water hose
I couldn't see anything inside for the amount of white smoke coming outside.
I understand this is blow by? Opened oil filler, put in about a half quart
of fresh oil, left filler cap off and started car. White smoke was
immediate. I'm not sure I want to know what that means. I did see a lot of
On another note car was shaking so badly that I damaged my hinges /
springs. Hood will no longer hold itself up unless I open fully, and then I
think it's more along the lines of being at an angle that won't let it fall
more than holding itself there.
EdB
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On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:22:20 -0400 Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Go with a name brand of the proper group size and you'll be fine.
Johnson Controls makes just about all of the batteries with a few
exceptions.
Autozone? NAPA? Metzger's Mobil? (That's all we have in town, and NAPA is
...Had one of the first ones, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, five door, F41
suspension.
Back seat folded flush with the trunk floor just like a Saab Wagonback.
Best little truck I ever owned, and the first car I owned past 200,000
miles...
You, sir, are a masochist.
RLE
relng...@aol.com wrote:
You, sir, are a masochist.
In 1985, there was no such thing as a $500 300SD, so I made do with what I could
afford. Considering I paid $435 for it in 1985 and put about 64,000 miles on it
in the next four years, I don't see how I could have done better. When I lived
You *taste* your engine coolant???
Once it looked like water I gave it a little lick, and was
surprised how sour it still was. So I kept flushing until
it tasted more like water too. Did not consume any, rinsed
and spit afterwards. Why tax the buffering of the new incoming
coolant by putting
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