Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!?

2005-11-08 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 05:54:26PM -0600, Rich Thomas wrote: 300D to see a 74 240D with a stick parked behind it - with a for sale Why did it have a stick parked behind it? Was Hillary in town? Oh good. I didn't miss the biannual 'eats, shoots, and leaves' discussion. K

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread LT Don
Don't lose sight of how long it has been since someone pushed that button! On 11/7/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's hell and it sucks and that's it. Sometimes you've gotta pull like crazy and push like hell, but it'll eventually come off. I think MB designed them to only ocme

[MBZ] Good opportunity

2005-11-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this: http://www.part.to/customhotrods/index.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Well, I just got back from dropping the car off at my indy. Spoke to the tech who had personally done the head job on it a few months ago. He remembered doing the job, but not how exactly the head was cracked---said he does too many to keep them all straight.

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: So what does it mean when you push the button and pull and pull and pull the headrests but nothing happens? Is there a common failure mode in the release mechanism? This is on my 124 but I imagine (for no good reason) that it's similar to the 123. I hate to pull off

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread LT Don
Marshall -- I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank out the shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push any harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner. If I yank any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted inpatient for

[MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread l02turner
Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can drive 300 miles out to western Kansas and back in a day. This car looks like it might be questionable. Awww, come on Don, where's your sense of *adventure*? ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB) A Blood Test for your

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
Kevin, Isn't this the DeGroff-massaged head? (Or amI confused with someone else on that?) I can't imagine it having issues with the valve seals or guides. How bizarre! Don't sweat the higher temps - my #22 head also runs at 90-95C all the time, I long ago gave up trying to 'remedy' this. AFAICT

Re: [MBZ] Good opportunity

2005-11-08 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Strange how the current high bidder has a ebay name of benz1957d - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Good opportunity Here's a nice old diesel:

[MBZ] EPC help needed: 124

2005-11-08 Thread Loren Faeth
Can anyone tell me what years and models could be used to donate front fender, hood, lights, radiator and AC condenser for a 124 300TD, 1987? I think I may be able to buy a 124 gasser and use the parts i need for less than the cost of junkyard parts. Plus, there don't seem to be many

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
LT Don wrote: Marshall -- I am 6'4 and 200 lbs., and in fairly good shape. I am yet to yank out the shot-gun side headrest on my 240D. Trust me, I've tried. If I push any harder on the button, Deb's seat will be part of the air cleaner. If I yank any harder on the headrest, I will be admitted

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? From what I've heard, the first thing you must do is completely un-install any previous version before a later version can

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, tried that Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to install. Has pretty decent instructions with it but cant get it to go. Anybody dealt with this monster? From what I've heard, the first thing you must do is completely un-install any

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 06:02:51PM -0700, Dave M. wrote: Isn't this the DeGroff-massaged head? (Or amI confused with someone else on that?) I can't imagine it having issues with the valve seals or guides. How bizarre! Don't sweat the higher temps - my #22 head also runs at 90-95C all the time,

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread Sunil Hari
spray enough pb blaster in there, let it sit for a bit, then try again. does the headrest move up and down at all? work it ... On 11/7/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall - You said the operative word -- WHEN THEY WERE NEW. T'aint like that anymore. It's like me and you --

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Just a suggestion. There is a plastic piece that surrounds the headrest rod and can be moved upwards. Move that upwards and push a small straw down along the headrest rod w/the push button. Drip a little oil/penetrant/etc. down the straw. Let it sit a while then move the headrest

[MBZ] And now the armrest too...

2005-11-08 Thread Jim Vogel
Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily off and the sheepskin on the passenger seat. The OTHER dilemma is the armrest on the drivers' side seat. Is there a button hidden somewhere for this too or is there another way to remove it? Again, many thanks in advance. Jim

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to install the Microsoft Loopback Adapter before installing. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do, and cant get the darn thing to

[MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Rory
Just finished watching the original Flight of the Phoenix with James Stewart. While googling for information about the cartridge starter used for early A/C engines, I came upon this: The Guiberson A-1020 Diesel aircraft engine represents the most advanced type of four-cycle Diesel which has been

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, Russ W. Could you also send info to me? Please. I cannot get it to go either. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Hey - go for it! MB roadside assistance will bale you out! (If you run out of fuel, the battery dies, or you need the flat tire changed). On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can drive 300 miles out to western

Re: [MBZ] Retread - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread LT Don
I sure wish someone would change the subject line. Every time I see it, I see retard rather than retred -- occupational hazard for me. Don

Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread mykd1
Its just been one of those days, I couldn't resist 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 02:47:12 +

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Excellent find, Rory! I wonder what happened to those engines, and the company. I'd not heard of them before. That engine would have been perfect in my Dad's Cessna 195! And Diesel to boot! The Jacobs R745 (?) produced 300HP, but drank 16 gallons/hour, at a cruising speed of 165MPH. Just slightly

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
Yep - works fine on my box (XP SP2). What's the error, or where does it not work...? +dm -- Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:48:01 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC? I do, and cant get the darn

Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread LT Don
Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. On 11/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now he can't complain - it says what he's reading! On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its just been one of those days, I couldn't resist 69 280 SEL

Re: [MBZ] Good opportunity

2005-11-08 Thread redghost
that would make a sweet cabriolet On Monday, November 7, 2005, at 04:10 PM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this:

[MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Harry Watkins
Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in number four. It has been in my first 300 SDL for almost four years. I have no way to prove or disprove claims made by the sellers but I do know it won't boil until it

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
I wonder what the specific heat of this waterless antifreeze is. Does it transfer heat from the engine as well as water? On 11/7/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Use Evans Waterless Antifreeze (NPG+) in your cooling system. I have it in three of my MBs and getting ready to put it in

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 47

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
If it's the same version I'm running (April 2005), no loopback adapter is needed - ditto for the WIS. Some folks claim it's required but I've installed on several systems with zero problems. You may need to format C to start with a clean OS, but it will work. Requires W2K or XP, though - not sure

Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread mykd1
not without saying retard a hundred times before going to sleep then see how many times tomarrow you actually say it I better quit now before this gets way out of hand oh man! 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Do you have any links to sites discussing this stuff? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:15 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on

Re: [MBZ] And now the armrest too...

2005-11-08 Thread Sunil Hari
Jim, remove the seatback (one screw, then slide down), and you'll see a 27mm nut. unscrew it, and the armrest falls out. On 11/7/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily off and the sheepskin on the passenger seat. The OTHER

[MBZ] Oil sucker fiasco

2005-11-08 Thread wilton strickland
Re. oil getting into vac unit, read my instructions for making $2 sucker thoroughly. They are in the list archives; Aug 05; first item on subject list - $2 oil sucker. Discharge oil at top of receiver tnk as far as possible from vac hose inlet. Also, see item 2 off UPGRADED unit part of

Re: [MBZ] Retread - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread Loren Faeth
Based in Lil ol Muscatine, Awa (jus nawth o Mizery) BTW, the founder, Roy Carver, was reputed to have ordered a 280 SE or SEL from the factory with a manual trans. I always wondered what happened to that car. (about 68-69) At 12:15 PM 11/7/2005, you wrote: A friend of mine did an

[MBZ] Mercedes books on-line

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Google has started it's searchable books on-line - http://www.print.google.com - in beta. A quick search for Mercedes Diesel yielded: Diesel Engine Reference Book http://tinyurl.com/c6hgm Mercedes-Benz: 110 Years of Excellence http://tinyurl.com/9r3p9 Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide: Roadsters,

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why the same site is offering a water pump radiator upgrade. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- On 11/7/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although

Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?

2005-11-08 Thread macknox
Wow. Yeah, I was measuring the wrong thing entirely. Thanks, Marshall. I will check that. I was also surprised to see your reference. I went through the whole manual last week, and didn't see anything like that. Well, I learned something new about my manual tonight! I did not know about the

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 09:42:22PM -0600, OK Don wrote: Of course, water with ethylene glycol is also lower than 1.00, but I don't remember how much. Guess I should do some research -- -- Yes, and I used to notice a BIG difference in cooling system performance with the original tow vehicle if I

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Harry Watkins
The water pump and other equipment upgrades are for NPG, not NPG+ which is a drop-in replacement. I just looked at the web site and it's quite a bit lower - .68 verses 1.00 for water. This means that although the stuff won't boil, it's a much poorer conductor of heat than water. This may be why

[MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is there some utility out there somewhere that can convert fat32 drive to ntfs? I know XP will do it on a new install but I already have it installed and need to convert my drive over. Any ideas? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will try doing the loopback deal. The instructions say you might but if you have some id number in ipconfig then you dont need to. Well I have a number but will try the lookback anyways I guess. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret.

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
NPG+ still has a lower thermal coeeficient than water or 50/50 water/conventional antifreeze. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:48 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When it goes to install is stops the install and goes to install the program manager deal. Right off the bat it says something about tp/ip corrupt or something like that. You can click ignore and continue on. Then at the end is says something about cant setup the program manager deal and it

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, it includes all euro models in most countries, including transporters, gwagens, mogs etc. OK Don wrote: If your latest car is a '90, would ther be any reason (rational) to covet the newer EPC? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 47

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, mine wont install the upgraded program manager. wtf? Dave M. wrote: If it's the same version I'm running (April 2005), no loopback adapter is needed - ditto for the WIS. Some folks claim it's required but I've installed on several systems with zero problems. You may need to format C to

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
You will also notice a slight improvement if you add a small amount of detergent to your water. The detergent drops the water's surface tension improves heat transfer between the head water and water radiator. A product called water wetter does the same thing for considerably more than a

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
Don, Short answer: No. Long answer: Only if you need access to European part numbers or datacards, or other markets (Japan, South Africa, etc). Or info on Mogs, trucks, busses, etc. There are a handful of updates corrections even on some of the older cars but not enough to really justify the

Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
XP should be able to convert a drive after install. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:57 PM To: Mercedes mailing list; Banned List

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's about mid way between water and this stuff. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:42 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Peter Frederick
The cracks between the valves are the problem. It will eventually extend into the cooling passage and leak If it's any consolation, Volvo diesel heads do exactly the same thing, although since they have smaller valves, you can usually get them welded and they stay fixed. The later heads

Re: [MBZ] Prevent cracks on 603 heads, my solution

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
One result from a very quick search -- http://www.koolance.com/technical/cooling101/002.html Specific Heat Capacity Specific Heat Capacity is the amount of heat a particular substance can hold. Typically expressed in kJ/kgK, the rate depicts how many kilojoules of energy are required to change

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the install program gets to the screen that has the MAC Address of

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You know what the funning thing is, I have NEVER been about to get my old EPO to work when doing the drive mapping and coping the CD's to the hard drive. Well after I got tires of messing with the DVD for now, I reinstalled the old EPC and it mapped everything just fine and works with the

Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
how do you go about that? Tom Hargrave wrote: XP should be able to convert a drive after install. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Thanks - I'll stick with the 2002 version then. On 11/7/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, Short answer: No. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 1:55 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Fred, I sent it to the List for all. Russ W. frederick w moir wrote: Hi, Russ W. Could you also send info to me? Please. I cannot get it to go either. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him

Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Loren Faeth
Here is the syntax: To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. 2. At the command prompt, type CONVERT driveletter: /FS:NTFS. convert C: /FS:NTFS is the syntax to convert the c drive. 3. Convert.exe attempts to convert the

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like, lol!). I've also not had any problems with it 'phoning home'. I'm running XP SP2 with the firewall turned on, but it's never asked me about allowing any EPC net

Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Kaleb Open up the Control Panel Then Admin Tools Computer Management Disk Management Click on Help Click on the INDEX Tab Scroll down or type in NTFS the Instructions are there. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how do you go about that? Tom Hargrave wrote: XP should be able to convert

Re: [MBZ] And now the armrest too...

2005-11-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
There's the big 2-3 inch button on its side to unlock it from a vertical position, but probably a little more involved to actually remove it from the seat. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/7/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many thanks to everyone who responded; the headrests are now easily

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Russ Williams
Dave, Don't know about your version, But the one my Indy installed would not work without the loopback adapter installed. He fought with it for 3 hours. As for phoning home one of the Indies in N.O. told buddy (My Indy) at a MB Tech Class that he allowed his WIS EPC to access the internet.

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Rory
I never did find out the principal of the cartridge starting system, can anyone explain the details? Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD

Re: [MBZ] removing headrests from a 123 300d

2005-11-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
Since when do human joins work perfectly when new? I may not be a father, BUT I do know thisbabies ain't got it like a new car. That's in your 20 somethings. Geeze, old man, you're gettin a bituh On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:41:29 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall -

Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
is the retard pulling the other side??? On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 21:13:54 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you. Now I can once again get up at 6:30 am and head off to work. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex,

Re: [MBZ] Removing Headrests from 123

2005-11-08 Thread James Jetton
My 82 300D had sheepskin covers that I needed to get off. I had to remove the seatback cover, then WD40 the button. After that I was able to get the headrest off. I thought I was going to break the seat. You'll need the seatback cover off if you want to remove the armrest as well. James

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/7/2005 3:14:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am curious as well. I have quite a few miles on the redone #17 head on my 87 300D, and I have this nagging feeling it's going to need to come back off. Oil consumption went WAY up, and it fits

Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow. Yeah, I was measuring the wrong thing entirely. Thanks, Marshall. I will check that. I was also surprised to see your reference. I went through the whole manual last week, and didn't see anything like that. Well, I learned something new about my manual tonight!

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Rory
Hey Rory did you watch both versions of Flight of the Phoenix and which one did you like? The other Rory On 11/7/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I never did find out the principal of the cartridge starting system, can anyone explain the details? Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Dave M. wrote: Before condemning the #17+ heads, you need to know the details behind the failure (re: that SDL with a bunch of cracks in a '17.) Blowing a radiator hose and driving for an hour with the temp in the red and no coolant in the system will likely crack a #22 head also. I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
TimothyPilgrim wrote: What's with the 80's EGR fix using a ballbearing? I MUCH prefer disconnecting all vacuum lines to the EGR. A BB or ball bearing CAN leak. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Good point, Dave. For what it's worth, though, my #17 that blew definitely did so on its own, so to speak---not because of overheating. The car overheated routinely after the head cracked, but not before, and once the head was replaced it ran perfectly again---i.e. the cooling system was NOT the

Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?

2005-11-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
But what is the intended outcome? What's the benefit? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: What's with the 80's EGR fix using a ballbearing? I MUCH prefer disconnecting all vacuum lines to the EGR. A BB or ball bearing CAN leak.

Re: [MBZ] Cracked #17 head!? (was: Portland wagon)

2005-11-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
You bring up a point that Marshall eluded to some time ago. How much head cracking was actually caused by the #14 casting and how much by the trap oxidizer that was run during the same time period? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread frederick w moir
Russ W. Murky Buckets. (Ta very much). TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Fred, I sent it to the List for all. Russ W.

[MBZ] Anyone have Carfax account - Non MB - Sorry daughter needs car for school

2005-11-08 Thread RKMERCEDES
Hi, Can anyone please run the following VIN for me? JF1GM4557TH411163 Thanks! My daughter needs a car for school and this all wheel drive 1996 Subaru Impreza was for sale in the area! Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Koziak 1983 300D 114K 1988 190E 126K 1990 300E 87K

[MBZ] CarFax Request Please

2005-11-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
VIN: WDBAB93A4CN009765 It's my own wagon, but since I was the first to register it in Ontario, there's no record of it up here and I didn't get anything from its US owner. Thanks in advance. Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks, will let you know what happens. Russ Williams wrote: Kaleb, Just got off the phone with Indy. Here's what you have to do. 1. Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter. 2. Disable all other Network Adapters. 3. Start the KeyGen program and Minimize. 4. Start EPC install program. 5. When the

Re: [MBZ] ot, converting from FAT32 to NTFS

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks Loren Faeth wrote: Here is the syntax: To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. 2. At the command prompt, type CONVERT driveletter: /FS:NTFS. convert C: /FS:NTFS is the syntax to convert the c drive. 3.

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its the 2005 version. It came with printed out instructions, similiar to the ones you posted but not exactly. Dave M. wrote: I've never understood the fascination with the loopback adapter. I have never needed one (don't even know what one would look like, lol!). I've also not had any

Re: [MBZ] 190E

2005-11-08 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: I thought you were looking for a bigger car, nota small one! I am. I have determined that I am going to have to just buy something, so I can have something to drive while I look for the elusive SDL. Since I sold my car to you, I can buy some winter beater to slosh around in

Re: [MBZ] Anyone have Carfax account - Non MB - Sorry daughter needs car for school

2005-11-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1996 Subaru Impreza LX VIN JF1GM4557TH411163 Body Style 2 Dr Coupe Country of Manufacture Japan Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description JF1GM4557TH411163 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Request Please

2005-11-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Thanks Kaleb. Well, I guess no news is good news, eh? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD VIN WDBAB93A4CN009765 Body Style 4 Door Wagon Country of Manufacture Germany snip

[MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124

2005-11-08 Thread Lee Levitt
Guys, What's the best way to get a radio wire from the trunk to the cabin of a '93 W124? I've tried fishing a stiff wire alongside the cushion but all I run into is metal (tank?). Guess I probably shouldn't drill through that. Do I need to remove the seatback or parcel shelf? What's the best

Re: [MBZ] Retard - was: Pulling to one side

2005-11-08 Thread mykd1
yep, cause he was a retard and thats the direction he to go 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 07 Nov 2005

Re: [MBZ] Oil Sucker mods.

2005-11-08 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
I found changing the oil when too hot w/my topsider caused the larger hose (the one with the clamp) to collapse, so I changed a few things Made a solid Aluminum replacement for the hose connector end that fits into the Topsider (tm) tank. Taped the center with a 1/4 pipe thread and

Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124

2005-11-08 Thread Lee Levitt
CB Radio antenna wire. How do I remove the rear seat back? Thanks, Lee _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124 are you trying to

Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124

2005-11-08 Thread J.B. Hebert
The 124 chassis cars have cable channels on either side of the vehicle running all the way to the trunk. If you remove the seat bottom, you can see where the channels go under the seat (you will see vacuum lines for the trunk and gas flap locks, and electrical wires). You should be able to

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
Russ, That's bizarre. I suspect the 'pirated' copies are ones that are 'cracked' and don't use a keygen. The keygen creates a real license key, same as you would get from MB. I have my EPC and WIS installed at home, on a PC connected to the internet via broadband. I have no 3rd party firewall (no

Re: [MBZ] Running wire from trunk, '93 W124

2005-11-08 Thread Dave M.
Lee, The photos here should give you some ideas on how to run the wires: http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/blue_87/ http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/white_87/ http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stereo/ :-) +dm -- Date:

[MBZ] Oil sucker fiasco

2005-11-08 Thread wilton strickland
Re. oil getting into vac unit. Most shop vacs produce much more suction than needed to make oil sucker work well. To reduce possibility of oil in vac hose, it may help to reduce vac at oil container - opening in hose, etc. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 7 Nov 2005 18:11:39 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aero_engines/The%20Guiberson%20Diesel.htm They don't give a date of when the engine was developed and used, but a couple of comments help fix it: The flight of 1,500 miles from

[MBZ] EGR et al

2005-11-08 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, All. On my 87 190Dt, I repaired the leaky EGR with an aluminum gasket about one eight inch thick. Drew it up on Acad and made a template out of G-10 at work on the CNC router, then made the gasket. Works real well! Also used some metal shim seals from Rusty (All Hail Rusty!) 604 142 05

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
The only date in the article is noted below April 1940 when ''A.T.C. No 220 was issued The official flight tests for the C.A.A. were completed satisfactorily and on one of the flights an altitude of 18,300 ft. was attained with the airplane still climbing at the rate of 500

[MBZ] AKP-Wagen is back

2005-11-08 Thread Christopher McCann
new fuel primer pump, new Hengst filter (WIX did NOT work for some reason...?), new pre filter, removed the pressure fitted braid covered hose from the pre-filter to the IP (guess that would be the lift pump there?) and VOILA - she works...garbage fuel and all :-)...which is to say, I'm not ready

[MBZ] AKP-Wagen massive oil loss

2005-11-08 Thread Christopher McCann
some may recall my runningout of oil a while back. Figured this one out too. Once the car started, it was obvious that something was quite wrong - the breather hose comes off the valve cover then goes into a T. the bottom of the T looks like it goes back to the crankcase (?) and it is leaking. THe

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