Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

123. Big wire that feeds power to the 80A fuse goes from engine side back through firewall, driver's side. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 6, 2016 11:55:20 PM EST, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > >115 or 123? > >I converted my '78 to parallel

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Thanks Scott. Does the knee bolster panel need to come out? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 1:16:51 AM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: >As I recall, the relay on my 79 TD was under the dash over the driver's >feet. > >

[MBZ] Contact cleaner

Which is the contact cleaner best for the TS stalk? Where is the best place to buy it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Well the under dash panel, I would not really call it a knee bolster Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2016, at 3:11 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks Scott. Does the knee bolster panel need to come out? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

That is correct Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2016, at 12:16 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > As I recall, the relay on my 79 TD was under the dash over the driver's > feet. > >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Kaleb, Have a good spare you can sell? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 If the bay of fleas does not have one, I may be able to find you one tomorrow when I go to find the relay for my SDL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Finally got it home

Good to know. I never asked/tried it. I love my tinted windows. They decrease the heat load on the cabin significantly. While I go for the visible tint, my tint guy has all different shades of it, some that’s almost clear and imperceptible for those who don’t want to darkening of the glass.

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Kaleb, Have a good spare you can sell? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 9:09:59 AM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Well the under dash panel, I would not really call it a knee bolster > >Sent from my iPhone > >>

Re: [MBZ] Contact cleaner

There is only one choice in contact cleaners, de-oxit. If you've still got a Radio Schmuck they've got a small overpriced can. Amazon can hook you up otherwise. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Curly McLain via Mercedes" Date:Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 10:33 AM

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

I do not Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2016, at 8:38 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, > Have a good spare you can sell? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On February 7, 2016 9:09:59 AM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Contact cleaner

You can probably find it on Amazon, too. Great stuff, I wouldn’t use anything else. Not cheap, but unless you’re really sloppy, a can will last a long time. The one I have is at least 4-5 years old. Dan > On Feb 7, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Thanks Scott. Does the knee bolster panel need to come out? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 1:16:51 AM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: As I recall, the relay on my 79 TD was under the dash over the driver's >feet. I think

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC I'd try welding a nut to it first. How did you manage to screw up the threads for that bolt in the first place? (or did ya buy it that way?) That is one problem I've never had. (yet)

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Finally had time to dig into the service manual, sections 15-505 and 15-510 lay it out pretty clearly. I think the relay is bad, just need to get at it and start measuring voltage at the various pins. I wonder how the cost of a new relay will compare to the cost of upgrading to the pencil style

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I pulled my 98 e300 in the shop yesterday for what was supposed to be a simple belt shock replacment. I knew the hole was stripped out so I already had the proper size helicoil on hand. I drilled out the hole, tapped it and inserted the helicoil. Put it all back together and after running a

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

> Max wrote: > > 123. Big wire that feeds power to the 80A fuse goes from > engine side back through firewall, driver's side. Huh! So much for what I thought I knew. *smiles* I think the series plugs use a 50 A fuse, but now I'm picking an nits. Personally, I would convert it to parallel

Re: [MBZ] Contact cleaner

> Curly wrote: > > Which is the contact cleaner best for the TS stalk? Well, a Top Secret stalk needs a top secret cleaner. I suppose you probably mean turn signal... DeOxit is the _the_ stuff. Available in pen dropper, brush, spray, and probably gallon jugs. > Where is the best place to

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Philip, 50A is correct, according to the service manual. We installed an 80A because (1) that's all I have and (2) that's what was there. Now we know better... Perhaps the push-button modification will be where we end up, I'll offer that as a possibility. - Max Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Better look closely at upper and lower engine wiring harnesses. Bet the ETA harness is shot, but there’s no way to tell without twisting it up and seeing if you go into limp-home mode. Otherwise it’s something best left alone. AC evaporator is a time bomb. I dig those heather seat, though.

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

It was like that when I bought it, in fact I had been running it without a belt shock at all for a while but I did not want to do that for long. I am really not sure how it got stripped out in the first place, but it is just a hole and should have been a simple matter to repair the threats

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

We used to get lots of freezing rain - worst possible weather by far. Now it's either snow or rain and not much else. We'll pray for a 3-4" freezing rain job for ya! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

What other test can be used? I didn't want to use jumper cables to apply power to just one plug at a time, because I was afraid I'd burn them up, assuming each is meant to power up with just 1/4 of 12 volts (series circuit). Series GP's are rated to work on about 1V each. They were

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

You've already diagnosed it to be ahead of the fuse. If the fuse didn't blow, and since you've tested the plugs and there is no short to ground, you can take a jumper cable to the bat side of the fuse to light off the engine. The only other diagnosis is to pull the plug from the relay and

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Dunno. I'll have to ask. Probably 10¢ on the dollar compared to the new one, or less. I'd guess that 15-$20 would get one to your door. Probably 30-35 for a pair if I can find a pair. What would the price be, if they have one? For the right price, would be nice to get a spare that can

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

No, but don't worry, soon all the global warming will mean no more freezing rain in WDC. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 3:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it also have antifreeze properties? > >

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I need to get a welder to do that. On 2/7/2016 1:29 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No there must

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

It was like that when I bought it, in fact I had been running it without a belt shock at all for a while but I did not want to do that for long. I am really not sure how it got stripped out in the first place, but it is just a hole and should have been a simple matter to repair the threats

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Must be a clever new name for Gray. That is a SLICK car at a SICK price. Wonder what's wrong with it... On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heh. Interesting color, I don’t think I’ve seen that color on a W140 > before. > > Nice Heather

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Kent Bergsma, Mercedesource fame https://mercedessource.com/ Lots of his youtube videos out there hawking his stuff. I've only bought one kit from him, it worked fine for me (new HVAC blower motor with Kent's custom squirel-cage-fan removal tool plus pictorial guide). - Max

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

Heh. I regularly hassle the wife about “Downtown Abbey”. Truth be told, it’s actually very well done from a historical accuracy standpoint. They went to great lengths to depict Edwardian England as accurately as possible. Must have been a horrible place. Dan > On Feb 7, 2016, at 5:40 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Jaime, We tested the plugs with a cheap-o multi-meter, which showed that all had about the same resistance of about 0.5 ohms. If one or more has gone bad, would that cause a total lack of voltage to the fuse on the firewall? I can see if one became an open circuit, all the plugs would not get

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Thanks. Now I just need some time to get under the dash. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 2:49:17 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >You've already diagnosed it to be ahead of the fuse. If the fuse >didn't blow, and since

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

Is it also have antifreeze properties? On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 10:50 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got a can of the Houdini lock lube you guys were talking up so much. I had >> an order to put in on Amazon anyway so I'd chucked a can in.The lock coming >> into

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Perfect excuse to get a welder and learn how to use it! - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well as it turns out they do have tap extractors which are basically > fingers of hardened steel that fit into

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

It was exactly what happened that I was so careful to avoiding happening! Anyway I will drive the 140 diesel for a few days until I can figure out the next thing to try. I still think I might try just using that unused adjoining hole in the head. On 2/7/2016 1:58 PM, Curly McLain via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

We used to get lots of freezing rain - worst possible weather by far. Now it's either snow or rain and not much else. Yes, we did have the warmest December on record. Thanks for noticing. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 3:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, but don't

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Kent??!!! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe >Finally

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Here's the kit that would solve all this woe for about $160... https://mercedessource.com/store/123-chassis-early-240d-4-cyl-glow-relay-manual-override-kit-w-upgrade-plugs - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Fw: 77 240D glow system woe

Oh, I was thinking Trent! 'Sorry. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe Kent??!!! Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I need to get a welder to do that. On 2/7/2016 1:29 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC 'S'cheaper than a lift. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

No, but don't worry, soon all the global warming will mean no more freezing rain in WDC. - Max Charleston SC According to the albore wing of the gw/cc/whatever nutjobs, DC was supposed to be underwater by now. That is why they changed from 10 or 20 year alarmists to 50 yr

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Well as it turns out they do have tap extractors which are basically fingers of hardened steel that fit into the flutes of the tap, then you slide down the chuck on the tool to sort of lock it then back it out. They are not cheap though. If all else fails I am probably going to try using the

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Don't worry you don't need em. Kent is mercedessource with the how to books and videos and everything premium priced. But in this rare case, he is reasonable. Bergstrom, of the blue shop coat. I offered to sell y'all blue shop coats a few years ago so ya couls all be just like Kent. I

[MBZ] OT What's on?

I hear there is a show about an owl on tonight, the Superb Owl, also a show about a liberated girl Downtown Abby. Which will you be watching? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

Had a computer for sale on CL. Got a response that seemed sort of scammy, pushy, saw mine when they were going to buy another, etc., etc. Just didn’t have a good feeling about it. Our county sheriff has an area at each of their regional sites where you can meet up for stuff like this.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Heh. Interesting color, I don’t think I’ve seen that color on a W140 before. Nice Heather seats, too. Dan > On Feb 7, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > For all of the long body devotees > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > >

Re: [MBZ] Contact cleaner

www.caig.com Right off the can, I bought mine directly from the company. Still not cheap, but no middle man markup. They shipped same day, I had two cans in hand in 3 days via USPS. Get some, you'll be glad you did. Nothing else works as well. As I recall, two cans cost me $26.00 and change with

[MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I pulled my 98 e300 in the shop yesterday for what was supposed to be a simple belt shock replacment. I knew the hole was stripped out so I already had the proper size helicoil on hand. I drilled out the hole, tapped it and inserted the helicoil. Put it all back together and after running a few

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No there must be a better answer than that > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

What would the price be, if they have one? For the right price, would be nice to get a spare that can be tried and tinkered with. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 10:29:45 AM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >>Kaleb, >>Have a good

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Finally had time to dig into the service manual, sections 15-505 and 15-510 lay it out pretty clearly. I think the relay is bad, just need to get at it and start measuring voltage at the various pins. I wonder how the cost of a new relay will compare to the cost of upgrading to the pencil style

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

The pencil plug upgrade kit still uses the existing under dash glow timer/relay, at least it did when I did my TD some years back. Maybe there is something new now? Another route would be to convert to the inside ender-mounted relay used on the later models; should be available cheap used. By

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

It's likely a plug has gone bad. In the last few cars I changed series GPs in, one always went bad in a short period of time. Bosch seems to have a QC issue in India. I even bought them from MB direct. Jaime On Saturday, February 6, 2016, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

For all of the long body devotees Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5437062532.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I see your problem there. Ugly. Time to pull the head for a machine shop to fix this? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

No there must be a better answer than that Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I see your problem there. Ugly. Time to pull the head for a machine shop > to fix this? > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Contact cleaner

+1 another happy user of De-Oxit On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Curly wrote: > > > > Which is the contact cleaner best for the TS stalk? > > Well, a Top Secret stalk needs a top secret cleaner. > > I suppose you probably mean turn

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Look at the photo in the original post - I don't see how he would weld anything to the recessed broken tap without doing even more damage to the head. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:28 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perfect excuse to get a welder and learn how to use

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

Horrible indeed. By any objective measure all but the poorest (or mentally ill) Americans (and most Westerners) live better than the peerage and royalty of that period. I would include things like hot running water, HVAC, nutrition, transportation, entertainment, medicine, etc. Too bad so

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

I really enjoy Downton Abbey, Father Brown, Doc Martin, and some other show I think it's called the Dr. Grey Mysteries or something like that. Those are about the only shows I watch with any regularity, which is to say maybe once every couple / three weeks. - Max Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

I hear there is a show about an owl on tonight, the Superb Owl, also a show about a liberated girl Downtown Abby. Which will you be watching? --R Non a dem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

> Kaleb wrote: > > How the heck am I going to get this hardened tap out of the hole? There are tap extractors. Arms stick down to fit in the slots down the side of the tap. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Screw the harness - I LOVE that color. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Better look closely at upper and lower engine wiring harnesses. Bet the > ETA harness is shot, but there’s no way to tell without twisting it up and > seeing if you

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

Your ignorance is breathtaking. I stand in awe. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:49 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We used to get lots of freezing rain - worst possible weather by far. Now >> it's either snow or rain and not much else. >> > > We'll pray for a 3-4"

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

I use to watch Doc Martin but lost track when he and Louisa settled down. Is it still good? On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 7:19 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I hear there is a show about an owl on tonight, the Superb Owl, also a >> show about a liberated girl Downtown

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Nice solution, but kleb can buy another car for less money. Herr MMM Sez: http://edmtechcenter.com/index.php/products/hole-drilling/portable-edm-tap-remover I'm just sayin'. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] rod benders

My 1990 350SDL had 280K+ miles when I sold it last year..and it's still being used as a daily driver. However I did just check and it's not for sale on CL or eBay. Wife now has a CPO 2011 Bluetek ML, now with 60K, just in the shop for warranty workcam sensor, oil cooler and timing

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

> On February 7, 2016 at 9:18 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What year do you think that is? Not many possibilities, so I'd reckon 1992 or 1993. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

Even had Neville "Peace in or Time" Chamberlain, as Health Minister, in episode 5 last Sun and re-run tonight. They found/made up a good likeness of 'im, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List"

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

92 had 400se, 93 was 400sel, then in 94 it was s420 all lwb. The only year for a swb v8 was 92. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2016, at 8:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1993, I believe. Starting in 1994 the model numbering system changed and it > would

Re: [MBZ] rod benders

My 1990 350SDL had 280K+ miles when I sold it last year..and it's still being used as a daily driver. However I did just check and it's not for sale on CL or eBay. Wife now has a CPO 2011 Bluetek ML, now with 60K, just in the shop for warranty workcam sensor, oil cooler and timing

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

That’s right - there were SWB and LWB variants in the W140 pre-facelift models. Completely forgot about that. Dan > On Feb 7, 2016, at 9:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 92 had 400se, 93 was 400sel, then in 94 it was s420 all lwb. The only year >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Thanks Dan. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 7, 2016 9:27 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > 1993, I believe. Starting in 1994 the model numbering system changed and > it would become an S420. > > 1991-3 were 300SEL, 400SEL, etc. in the W140

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

The wife is a total British detective/mystery program maniac. Right now there is a set of Poirot(?) DVDs on the TV stand she’s going through. I rarely watch TV, but when I want to DVR something it always seems like I’m running up against one of her recordings. Father Brown is pretty good.

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Fine. This cheap enough for ya? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPmSgfIJqY :D On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 8:42 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice solution, but kleb can buy another car for less money. > > > Herr MMM Sez: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

They've NOT settled down. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] OT, Death by Stupidity

https://archive.org/details/BallotBoxBunny 7:10 mark. On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 2:17 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm pretty sure he had a graduate degree in mathematics and probability > > --R > > > On 2/5/16 7:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

Wife is going through the whole series now - - - On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 9:26 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you like Brit mysteries with some complexity and some humor, try > Midsomer Murders. > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Fine. This cheap enough for ya? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPmSgfIJqY :D I can see Rich or Jim doing that in an hour or two. K'leb? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

> Max wrote: > > Jaime, > > We tested the plugs with a cheap-o multi-meter, which > showed that all had about the same resistance of about 0.5 > ohms. The resistance is so low that a milliohm meter is the only effectively measure the resistance. But 0.5 ohm means none of them are open. :) >

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Thanks Philip and all, Eric has tested for power at the appropriate pins of the relay socket, and power is there when it should be, so it looks like time for a replacement relay. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Yep got a set on the way from Amazon along with a new condenser and drier Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2016, at 7:03 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: >> >> How the heck am I going to get this hardened tap out of the hole? > > There are tap extractors.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

What year do you think that is? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 7, 2016 9:01 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Screw the harness - I LOVE that color. > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

http://edmtechcenter.com/index.php/products/hole-drilling/portable-edm-tap-remover I'm just sayin'. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 8:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep got a set on the way from Amazon along with a new condenser and drier > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

1993, I believe. Starting in 1994 the model numbering system changed and it would become an S420. 1991-3 were 300SEL, 400SEL, etc. in the W140 chassis. Dan > On Feb 7, 2016, at 9:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > What year do you think that is? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

If you like Brit mysteries with some complexity and some humor, try Midsomer Murders. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Meade Dillon via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 6:40 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Nice color. At least it is not black. almost cheep enough to get me interested in a 140, but then there is the self destructing wiring. I'll pass. Too bad the Deutsches goobermnt goobered up the wiring for so many years. But the goobermnt goobers did what goobermnt goobers do. Make