Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Folks, looking at oil analysis is akin to the old barn door/stolen horse theory. What matters in a filter is the size and capacity of what is taken out of the oil. Usually, there is a micron spec, plus other characteristics. Looking at the oil is a bit late! I've had name brand (Fram) air filter many years ago that were advertised to fit a certain application, but turned out that they did not filter out dust and dirt like the OE brand. In this case, if Rusty has the confidence that these el cheapo copies will function just as well as OE filters, then they are probably OK. That said, personally I think I'll keep using the OE filters until we get more experience with brand x. As we've heard many times, oil (and filters) are much less expensive than metal (engines). Werner '83SD 210k '90D 221k - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials I also do not know how he could guarantee these filters. What exactly would that mean? For example, if you run into problems with your old motor with 300K plus miles on it, how are you going to prove it was the fault of the filter? You can talk oil analysis all you want but I would not think it fair to pursue the vendor of the oil filter that you chose and installed. If you don't like the idea, then do not use the new filter. However, we are seeing more and more things come out of the far east that are a good or better than many of the products that we used to produce in the west. It was not always like that but it is becoming more so on a daily basis. Any engineers on here with the facilities to do some testing? It would be interesting to know if there is any difference in the oil based upon the brand of filter being used. I have not been around here long enough to know if y'all have been through this in depth but I know there has been considerable discussion and some reasonable data on other forums relating to various oil filter manufacturors. I am sort of a believer that if I change the oil often enough, it likely is not going to be a huge issue what brand of filter I use. I ran a 77 Ford and then an 86 Ford over a hundred thousand with minimal wear using basic house brand filters and oil. I changed both at 3000 mile intervals and never had any issues (apart from headgaskets which is how I ended up having a look at the cylinders etc.). If you plan to run expensive synthetic lubricants and want to extend your change interval then you should either pay for a premium filter (and hope you get what you pay for) or possibly, change the filter mid cycle. My 2 cents. Your mileage may vary etc. Randy B
Re: [MBZ] Power steering fluid change
Don, I do not know about the 1990 SEL but recently changed mine out in my 1979 240D. I went to Wal-Mart and bought the cheapest ATF ($1.50 a quart) and used about two quarts to flush it out. Drained it, put in the cheap stuff ran it a few minutes, drained and repeated until the new stuff in the reservoir was same color as the new stuff out of the ATF bottle. I then drained one more time and put in Mobil 1 ATF, ($7.00 a quart) took about a quart. Replace the filter and away you go. Now I need to do my 300D as it has been almost 80K since last replaced it with Mobil 1 ATF. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:22 PM Subject: [MBZ] Power steering fluid change I just ordered two liters of Power Steering Fluid and a filter from Rusty. My power steering fluid is BROWN (like oil). Who knows how long it has been in there. I hope that is enough fluid to change it out. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 123k ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] More cool specials
They dont happen to have mann or whatever stamped on them do they? There is a brand of oil filter called OE+ that is actually Mann when you open the box. Rusty Cullens wrote: We have found a really nice looking oil filter made in Thailand for the OM616, OM617 M110, M116, M117 engines. The brand name is Full. Tom and I have cut them open and they look identical to the Mann, Hengst Knecht filters that we have cut open before. The prices are simply amazing. Here are the prices: Diesel Oil Filter 1 to 9 $4.95 10 to 19 $4.25 20 or more $3.95 M110 V-8 Oil Filter 1 to 9 $3.00 10 to 19 $2.65 20 or more $2.45 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 http://www.BuyMBparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com/ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/banned_striplin.net -- 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 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods
On Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 04:43 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Anyone know of a writeup on guide rod replacement (hope I have the right term. I'm refering to the rod that extends from the lower firewall area to somewhere near the lower front shock absorber mount) It will be in section 33 of 123 manual. They call it a brake support aka track rod. Pretty straight forward. It would be a good idea to count the turns when removing the tube from the support and put it back the same way. Get a bushing kit for the front and a support/bearing/mount whatever you want to call it. You'll have to rassle the control arm around to get the bolts back in. Removing the springs may facilitate this. Plan on getting an alignment too. How's the rest of your front end? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
I am old enough to remember when we all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. On 1/31/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's all about quality control, does some factory in Taiwan have the same quality control systems in place as a genuine supplier to DC? I don't think so and if you end up with the one in a 1000 filter that is faulty you are going to be might annoyed. Also judging a product by just looking at it is not a good way of testing quality. Then again if people are willing to take the risk let them. I am just surprised that Rusty is even thinking about selling mayfit parts from the cheapcopy factory. I recently bought some clear turn signal assemblies for my 123 off ebay and they are cheap copies to say the least but there is a difference between turn signal assemblies and filters. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Hendrik asked the tough question: Question is, are you willing to risk your reputation with these cheap filters. Just because they look similar does not mean that the quality is the same. Personally I pay a little extra to get genuine filters. Also are you willing to guarantee these filters? I don't believe Rusty can be duped He does this for a living. He's not going to fling out a piece of crap out there for us. He certainly can make more money selling us the filters we're used to buying. Why would he risk invoking our collective ire? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K (waiting on some of Rusty's good parts) '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Power steering fluid change
Thats odd considering the dude supposedly did all this work to the car. Donald Snook wrote: I just ordered two liters of Power Steering Fluid and a filter from Rusty. My power steering fluid is BROWN (like oil). Who knows how long it has been in there. I hope that is enough fluid to change it out. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 123k ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 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 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
and what makes you so sure your OE filter is not really made in china or taiwan. Good chance it is. Hendrik Riessen wrote: It's all about quality control, does some factory in Taiwan have the same quality control systems in place as a genuine supplier to DC? I don't think so and if you end up with the one in a 1000 filter that is faulty you are going to be might annoyed. Also judging a product by just looking at it is not a good way of testing quality. Then again if people are willing to take the risk let them. I am just surprised that Rusty is even thinking about selling mayfit parts from the cheapcopy factory. I recently bought some clear turn signal assemblies for my 123 off ebay and they are cheap copies to say the least but there is a difference between turn signal assemblies and filters. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Hendrik asked the tough question: Question is, are you willing to risk your reputation with these cheap filters. Just because they look similar does not mean that the quality is the same. Personally I pay a little extra to get genuine filters. Also are you willing to guarantee these filters? I don't believe Rusty can be duped He does this for a living. He's not going to fling out a piece of crap out there for us. He certainly can make more money selling us the filters we're used to buying. Why would he risk invoking our collective ire? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K (waiting on some of Rusty's good parts) '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 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 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
I'm running vegoil, how well do these filters clean that stuff out in my engine? --R R A Bennell wrote: I also do not know how he could guarantee these filters. What exactly would that mean? For example, if you run into problems with your old motor with 300K plus miles on it, how are you going to prove it was the fault of the filter? You can talk oil analysis all you want but I would not think it fair to pursue the vendor of the oil filter that you chose and installed. If you don't like the idea, then do not use the new filter. However, we are seeing more and more things come out of the far east that are a good or better than many of the products that we used to produce in the west. It was not always like that but it is becoming more so on a daily basis. Any engineers on here with the facilities to do some testing? It would be interesting to know if there is any difference in the oil based upon the brand of filter being used. I have not been around here long enough to know if y'all have been through this in depth but I know there has been considerable discussion and some reasonable data on other forums relating to various oil filter manufacturors. I am sort of a believer that if I change the oil often enough, it likely is not going to be a huge issue what brand of filter I use. I ran a 77 Ford and then an 86 Ford over a hundred thousand with minimal wear using basic house brand filters and oil. I changed both at 3000 mile intervals and never had any issues (apart from headgaskets which is how I ended up having a look at the cylinders etc.). If you plan to run expensive synthetic lubricants and want to extend your change interval then you should either pay for a premium filter (and hope you get what you pay for) or possibly, change the filter mid cycle. My 2 cents. Your mileage may vary etc. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Hendrik asked the tough question: Question is, are you willing to risk your reputation with these cheap filters. Just because they look similar does not mean that the quality is the same. Personally I pay a little extra to get genuine filters. Also are you willing to guarantee these filters? I don't believe Rusty can be duped He does this for a living. He's not going to fling out a piece of crap out there for us. He certainly can make more money selling us the filters we're used to buying. Why would he risk invoking our collective ire? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K (waiting on some of Rusty's good parts) '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
It does not matter where it is made, what matters is that DC is willing to put their logo on it and I would hope, if it proves to be faulty, pay to remedy any damage done by a faulty oil filter. Wasn't it Gottlieb who said: The best or nothing? I seem to remember that DC is building a factory in China, will they be building cheap and unreliable cars there? Anyway people will buy cheap oil filters and cheap oil because they don't plan on keeping the car that long and when it does wear out prematurely it will be someone elses problem. Of course when you go to buy it off them they will tell you great stories about how they lovingly serviced the vehicle with nothing but the best. For examples of these stories please take a look at ebay:-) Hendrik - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials and what makes you so sure your OE filter is not really made in china or taiwan. Good chance it is.
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
So, now the junk costs more, and has more features - they still won't go 400,000. The eninges might, but everything else falls apart. On 1/31/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am old enough to remember when we all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Oh, I don't know. My Toyota Camry was a sweet ride until the timing belt let loose and ... uh, never mind. On 2/1/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, now the junk costs more, and has more features - they still won't go 400,000. The eninges might, but everything else falls apart. On 1/31/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am old enough to remember when we all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Yeah the Japanese have come a long way since the early days of the corolla but seriously would you trust a little tin box with your life? The problem with Lexus is that it does not have the brand recognition factor of a Mercedes. It's all about perception. Hendrik - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials I am old enough to remember when we all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus.
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
I traded an Acura Integra for my 240D. As much as I love my diesel, it is a toss-up as to which I'd rather take on an eight hour drive. On 2/1/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah the Japanese have come a long way since the early days of the corolla but seriously would you trust a little tin box with your life? The problem with Lexus is that it does not have the brand recognition factor of a Mercedes. It's all about perception. Hendrik - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials I am old enough to remember when we all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] Booger Holler OT
Luther, You are from that neck of the woods. A shipmate wants to know if the Booger Holler Ham folks are still smoking hams and if so, will they ship out west? Would you be near that area and know this? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] DC China, was Re: More cool specials
I seem to remember that DC is building a factory in China, will they be building cheap and unreliable cars there? Why not? They build the ML's over here. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
LT Don wrote: My Toyota Camry was a sweet ride until the timing belt let loose and ... uh, never mind. Mr. Valve and Mr. Piston met and shook hands? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
On 1/31/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah the Japanese have come a long way since the early days of the corolla but seriously would you trust a little tin box with your life? The problem with Lexus is that it does not have the brand recognition factor of a Mercedes. It's all about perception. Hendrik This is actually an interesting statement, and one I feel compelled to blindly answer upon. What I'm about to say is heresay from an expat that has been around the world through Uncle Sam's dollar. What he has said is that each country not only has different auto specs, but different legal abilities. American, for example, you have the legal ability to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle in the event of a catastrophic event. Ala the SUV flip over, the Ford/Firestone tire issue, etc. So American automakers tend to make their vehicles well enough to protect occupants to deflect some of this ability to file suit. It has to be a problem with a whole line, not just a single car. In Japan, the only person that has the legal ability to file suit against a manufacturer in the event of a catastrophic event is the driver of the vehicle. Not the family. This is an important distinction. The whole statement that a Japanese vehicle is a little tin box that you would not trust with your life is an engineering decision. No driver, no suit. Germany, on the other hand, grants the legal ability to not only file suit against the company that manufacturers the vehicle, but the lead design engineer as well. Hence all the old German vehicles that are still on the road. Slightly rusty and a bit beat, but still mostly intact and road worthy. Please accept this all with a few grains of salt, as I have never tried to verify or deny any of what was told to me. However, a little applied logic added to the tale helps to clear a bit of fog, at least to me. Yet, I own three Japanese vehicles. Hope an MB is in my future. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
[MBZ] holy crap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts-car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts-car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A little rubbing compound and that'll buff right out. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
[MBZ] early Moosiness not Friday
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1211001.ece Global warming has Moose surfing -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts- car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bid high, no doubt this car had its oil and other fluids lovingly changed out at the dealership on schedule. Etc. No doubt was a gasser, I very rarely see torched diesels in the boneyard. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
design engineer as well. Hence all the old German vehicles that are still on the road. Slightly rusty and a bit beat, but still mostly intact and road worthy. Not, you might note, in Germany! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
what happened to this car? On 1/31/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts- car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bid high, no doubt this car had its oil and other fluids lovingly changed out at the dealership on schedule. Etc. No doubt was a gasser, I very rarely see torched diesels in the boneyard. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
They got up close and personal, made sweet music together, and gave birth to ... well, to a car for which I was given an amazing trade value (book) toward a new Voyager. On 2/1/06, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: My Toyota Camry was a sweet ride until the timing belt let loose and ... uh, never mind. Mr. Valve and Mr. Piston met and shook hands? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] my latest plunder
On 1/30/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you figured it out, Im trying to get 1 car for each list memember. Really? Let me know when you get a decent 108 on the cheap then. :) -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
Looks like the engine caught on fire. The car looks to be reasonably intact so I do not think it was due to a serious accident, maybe it happened in a drive by shooting judging by the low rider rear end (unless this car had height adjustable suspension). Maybe the cheap aftermarket oil filter caught on fire (sorry couldn't resist that one). I suppose it would be useful to park in the garage to impress the neighbours:-) just got to make sure to park nose in. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] holy crap what happened to this car? On 1/31/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-E-430-Mercedes-Parts- car_W0QQitemZ8034629399QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bid high, no doubt this car had its oil and other fluids lovingly changed out at the dealership on schedule. Etc. No doubt was a gasser, I very rarely see torched diesels in the boneyard. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006
[MBZ] 560 SEL
Stopped by my Indy today to drop off some computer parts I had that he needed. While talking to him the Shop owner walked up and asked if I knew of any one who was looking for a MB 560 SEL. This is his car it's a '88 560 SEL White Exterior Red Interior if any body is interested he can be reached by email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone 225-295-0744 ask for Wedge for all the details. He hasn't advertised it as of yet. Going to give the List Members first shot at it. Russ W.
Re: [MBZ] backwoods MD rodbender SDL
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I sent a question about if it used oil, will see what he says. Maybe he will post that one too. Questions to sellers don't go on the auction page when asked, but if the seller uses the eBay form to answer them, they become part of the listing. If derogatory questions post to the auction, it probably means the seller doesn't have much eBay experience.
Re: [MBZ] DC China, was Re: More cool specials
Rick Knoble wrote: I seem to remember that DC is building a factory in China, will they be building cheap and unreliable cars there? Why not? They build the ML's over here. MLs aren't cheap.
Re: [MBZ] backwoods MD rodbender SDL
Hopefully he is a fast student of the taskmaster of ignorance. On 2/1/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I sent a question about if it used oil, will see what he says. Maybe he will post that one too. Questions to sellers don't go on the auction page when asked, but if the seller uses the eBay form to answer them, they become part of the listing. If derogatory questions post to the auction, it probably means the seller doesn't have much eBay experience. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] backwoods MD rodbender SDL
Close about posting Q and A on the Listing but not quite right. When the Lister answers a question through Ebay, he/she has the option to check boxes whether or not the Q and A will go on the listing page. Sounds like the Lister checked the wrong box! On 1/31/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hopefully he is a fast student of the taskmaster of ignorance. On 2/1/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I sent a question about if it used oil, will see what he says. Maybe he will post that one too. Questions to sellers don't go on the auction page when asked, but if the seller uses the eBay form to answer them, they become part of the listing. If derogatory questions post to the auction, it probably means the seller doesn't have much eBay experience. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle
Re: [MBZ] MI SEL needs Timing Chain
I'm guessing that when the timing chain blew that the engine also probably blew right along with it? So now instead of a $300 chain and cover we are needing more like a $2000 engine? That's why this car is so under priced? On 1/30/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/129741619.html No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
On Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 09:58 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Looks like the engine caught on fire. The car looks to be reasonably intact Look at the thumbnails, that baby was wrecked big-time. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] Diesel boats
New use (OK - so it's old, I just found it) for that spare Diesel engine --- http://blogs.sun.com/roller/page/jag?entry=improbable_engineering -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines
Richard Murdoch wrote: I wonder how much re-engineering they would have to do to use the Mercedes CDI for aviation purposes? I saw a blurb about a VW TDI re-engineered for use as an aviation engine, for the European market, once. It had a reduction gear, as is common practice when using an auto engine in an airplane. (Otherwise the engine never gets to run fast enough to reach its torque peak.) I don't know how they handled the fuel injection computer. For certification in the U.S., I think it would need backup power at least, and maybe dual redundant computers. The target fuel was Jet A, since it's readily available at airports, cheaper than avgas, and has good low temperature characteristics. It was being pitched as an ideal engine for glider tugs, because of the low fuel burn and because the water cooled design meant no concerns about shock cooling -- always a problem with tugs, since they make a long climb, then immediately descend.
Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods
Not much to it, take off the old one and put the new one back on. You might have to jiggle some stuff a little bit but there is no significant load on it when the car is jacked up. Are you really needing the rod or the ball joint thingy on the firewall (this is what wears out)? --R Allan Streib wrote: Sorry the original message had a munged From: header, if anyone tries a direct reply this one should be correct. On Tue, 31 Jan 2006, Allan Streib wrote: Anyone know of a writeup on guide rod replacement (hope I have the right term. I'm refering to the rod that extends from the lower firewall area to somewhere near the lower front shock absorber mount) I looked at the skinnerbox site and did not see this described. Is it a DIY job? Thanks Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles
James Jetton wrote: Did you notice the paint on the hood? Good example of why the hood pad is so important, the heat from the turbo has really done a number on it. My '83 300D Turbo hasn't had a hood pad in years. The paint is oxidized but doesn't have any heat damage. In the cool, rainy weather we're currently having here in Seattle, rain will steam off the hood if I'm in stop and go traffic for a while, though. If the turbo got hot enough to cook paint off an unprotected hood, no one's air cleaner would have any paint left! :)
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Hendrik Riessen wrote: It does not matter where it is made, what matters is that DC is willing to put their logo on it and I would hope, if it proves to be faulty, pay to remedy any damage done by a faulty oil filter. Are you getting yours at the dealer? The OEM filters I've been buying don't have the three-pointed star on them. They just say MANN.
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Yes I do, complete with new washers and a holographic seal on the box. The filter for the 102 motors is barely adequate and was revised round about 1985. I can't recall right now if they have the star on the actual filter but they have a part number on them. Hendrik - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Hendrik Riessen wrote: It does not matter where it is made, what matters is that DC is willing to put their logo on it and I would hope, if it proves to be faulty, pay to remedy any damage done by a faulty oil filter. Are you getting yours at the dealer? The OEM filters I've been buying don't have the three-pointed star on them. They just say MANN. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Yes I do, complete with new washers and a holographic seal on the box. I get new washers with mine, and a new O-ring for the filter cover, but no fancy hologram. I'm not sure the car knows the difference, though. I may buy a couple of the new cheapo filters just to see what they're like, instead of the MANNs I've been running. I put 20,000 miles on the car in the last six months, so I'm going through a lot of filters. I suppose filter quality might be a bigger concern if you're running Mobil 1 with extended drain intervals. I'm still using dino oil, because it's obvious the engine is going to outlast the rest of the car, which is a rustbucket. If it were a showroom-nice collector's item I'd probably be more of a purist.
[MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
Does anyone know if the EPC is available on line I have been through three computers, and three years, two versions, two copies of the same version (Aug 2002) all of Daves instructions for moving files once loaded and still cannot get the thing to work. For me not having this is like well fighting with one hand behind my back. I know the MB tech manuals are on line. Was wondering if the EPC was too. Any thoughts please. I am getting pretty desperate. Regards Tom Scordato
[MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
Traveling on I-83 on my way to DC on business from Bellefonte PA. Place in Harrisburg where you have to off ramp on I -83 to get back on I-83. Ramp and up take to ramp are on a curve. Well Traffic was stopped on the ramp. I saw this in time and slowed down and left my usual three car lengths. As I slowed to a stop I looked in my rearview. Here comes a full size semi doing what I estimate is at least 50-55 mph or better coming right at me and closing very, very fast. So fast that I figured not only would I be dead (pulverized from the rear) but my car would be pool balled into the car stopped ahead of me. No steel beauty 123 chassis was going to save me from this. No way instant death. At the last nano second, I had about 6 feet of break down lane on my right and that three-car length space ahead of me I gunned it and moved into the break down lane. He or she by some act of God made a swerve steering maneuver to his left, which made his load do a little dance, but missed me by 2 to 6 inches. He keeps going in the left lane, which took you to some state road. Like I said I would have been pulverized or vaporized instantaneously. Few cars ahead would / could have been wasted too. If it was a car that hit me it might have been survivable. The guy is driving a 100,000 lb (?) rig and flat out was not paying attention. That is the difference (the shear physics), which can never be overlooked. An industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big time, yet on a day by day basis affects as many if not more people. It is truly out of control. In my million plus miles of traveling this was the closest I have come to getting wasted. Thanks Guardian Angel my dear!
Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
Thanks Loren,
I bought replacement belts from the dealer and they were all Continental --
I needed to get the car back on the road the next day - I'm sure I would've
saved $'s if I'd ordered from Rusty! The total cost for all 3 belts from
our local stealership was $67.
One more thing - the AC belt is mandatory to be a Conti - I had a FLAPS AC
belt and the compressor would not turn properly at idle. It would lock*
rthymically - every 3-4 seconds - until the belt was glazed and began to
slip even more.
* - not sure how else to explain it - every few rpm the compressor would
stop turning momentarily (1-2 seconds) then start turning again - this
repeated over and over until I increased the rpm or drove away. I sometimes
would turn the AC off when stopped at a light.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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- Original Message -
From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
I have had the best longevity with Continental belts. You can get them
from Rusty US made belts are of all forms of quality, and it is not
usually obvious which are good and which are not. There some very good
ones out there but Conti belts are consistent.
At 08:07 AM 1/30/2006, you wrote:
Had a strange problem with my 78 240D last Thursday - was on the
Interstate
doing 70 or so when I heard a bump and noticed the dash lights on and
water
temp rising - knew a belt was gone so I switched off and coasted to a
stop.
The AC belt was off its pulleys and laying on the engine bay - the
alt/water
pump/ crank belt was no where to be seen. I saw it a 1/4 mile down the
road
in 2 pieces! Anyway - couldn;t get the PS belt loose to remove so I cut
it
and got my spare belt from the trunk - didn;t have proper wrnech to adjust
the alternator so the belt would fit so I managed to pry it on over the
main
pulley - it was a little loose but it got us home.
All new belts (the old ones were only about 5 years/30,000 miles old) and
now all is well - but it has emphasized the need to do a detailed check of
the belts more often than I did. I usually check things over about once a
month but since becoming disabled and no longer driving to work the 240D
was
being used less less I obviously wasn;t checking things often enough.
It always starts instantly (without block heater) in weather to the
teens - but it seems quieter now that it has new belts. Anyway - take a
few
minutes to examine your belts - it ain;t NO fun to work on the side of the
road! I feel *very* fortunate to have been able to wrestle the belt back
over the pulleys so we could get home without a tow. I've also updated my
tool kit to include wrenches needed to loosen retighten the alternator.
I
can easily get along with out AC and PS - but we ain;t going NO where
without the water pump. Oh yeah, I'm glad I had a razor to cut the PS
belt - made life easier -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D - 287k)
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Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
Hi John,
Yeah, I've been disabled for about 10 years (time flies when you;re having
fun). I was being diagnosed when I was rebuilding the 240D engine in '95 -
I have a nerve disease similar to MS - except where MS attacks nerves in the
spine, what I have attacks them in the peripheral nerves. There are 3 or 4
similar diseases which attack these nerves and sometimes they cause loss of
strength and/or pain. My only problem is pain - intense burning sometimes
with sharp stabbing pain - like a RR spike being pushed thru my instep or
the same toe being broken over and over again - sometimes coming every 2-5
seconds for a few minutes or a few days at a time. Sleep was a real problem
at times. Which adds to the stress and seems to increase the pain level.
Unfortunately nerve pain is very difficult to manage. Too much meds and I
go to sleep - not a good way to spend life - too little and it;s a waste of
time. I see an anestheologist regularly and was implanted with a pump that
initially contained morphine which was dripped into my spine thru a catheter
from the pump. The morphine was changed to Dilaudid with epinephrine - it's
5x's more concentrated than morphine so I have to get the pump refilled
every 5 months instead of monthly. A needle is inserted and the old med
withdrawn then fresh inserted. Finding the port with the needle was very
difficult for the doctor to find sometimes - scar tissue builds up over
time - plus, the pump is canted slightly and the needle must enter
precisely. One time they tried 7 times before finding it! Not much fun.
I have good days and bad - probably 3-4 good days/week now on average - so
sleep is problematic making work difficult (the pain is also a factor). ;-)
Also, along with the pump meds I take percocet and a seizure med which has
proven somewhat effective. But sometimes *nothing* works and I have extreme
pain for 3 or 4 days straight. Its been hard on my wife - hearing me scream
every few seconds/minutes for long periods while being unable to do anything
is very frustrating for her (and me) ;-)
But it could always be worse!! Lots of people have problems I cannot
imagine - so I'm thankful for that.
Sorry to go into so much detail - but it's hard to explain briefly as most
people have never heard of chronic ideopathic demylinating
polyneuropathy - CIDP for short - I know I'd never heard of it before - and
while the initial diagnosis was going on I kept thinking they'd find out
what I had and give me a pill to cure me. It was a shock to find I have
something without a cure. I went to MCV, Johns Hopkins and wrote to the
Mayo Clinic who declined to see me - maybe if I;d been a sheik of Arabia
they would've tried - and stayed with my local neurologist for treatment.
Anyway - sorry again for being long-winded - thanks for the interest - I am
greatful for all those I've met on the internet and who have become
friends - my wife always frowns when I say I have made friends with
someone I only know thru email - but I have come to know some very well over
the past years -
Tell me John, how did you come to have a email name of rat-tail-baby? Seems
like there might be a story there? ;-) Take care -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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- Original Message -
From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 09:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I usually check things over about once a
month but since becoming disabled and no longer driving to work the
240D was
being used less less I obviously wasn;t checking things often
enough.
Disabled Larry? I was gone for a long time what happened? I hope your
mending well.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
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Re: [MBZ] Power steering fluid change
Kaleb wrote: Thats odd considering the dude supposedly did all this work to the car. I thought it was strange too. But, I looked through the repair orders from the dealer and there was nothing related to the power steering. They (the dealership) flushed the break fluid 3 times in 27 months, flushed coolant, transmission, etc. The PO was doing everything at the dealer and I guess the dealership was not selling this service. Glad I checked it. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL
Re: [MBZ] Booger Holler OT
Never heard of it. All I know of locally is http://www.petitjeanmeats.com/ Luther ~ ~Luther, ~ ~You are from that neck of the woods. A shipmate wants to know if the ~Booger Holler Ham folks are still smoking hams and if so, will they ~ship out west? Would you be near that area and know this? ~ ~ ~-- ~Clay ~Seattle Bioburner ~ ~1972 220D - Gump ~1995 E300D - Cleo ~1987 300SDL - POS - DOA ~The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] holy crap
He forgot to CHANGE HIS FUSES! On 1/31/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 09:58 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Looks like the engine caught on fire. The car looks to be reasonably intact Look at the thumbnails, that baby was wrecked big-time. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:09 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: If the turbo got hot enough to cook paint off an unprotected hood, no one's air cleaner would have any paint left! :) The 201 turbo hood pad would have a heat shield on the right side, above the turbo. The car/engine being referred to is a 1989 normally aspirated. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Let's just say that I have put them in all of my fleet, so time will tell. Obviously, Full has the same warranty as all other filter manufacturers. I have only been selling Mercedes parts and maintaining my MB's for 31 years, so when I say they look very good, I understand that my knowledge of the inside of an oil filter is somewhat limited. I just wanted to offer these up as a real value, not get into another filter argument. Some people might want them, some might not. I am going to use them since I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Full is also getting into the air filter market and I plan on using them as well. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Question is, are you willing to risk your reputation with these cheap filters. Just because they look similar does not mean that the quality is the same. Personally I pay a little extra to get genuine filters. Also are you willing to guarantee these filters? Hendrik - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Banned List' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:34 AM Subject: [MBZ] More cool specials We have found a really nice looking oil filter made in Thailand for the OM616, OM617 M110, M116, M117 engines. The brand name is Full. Tom and I have cut them open and they look identical to the Mann, Hengst Knecht filters that we have cut open before. The prices are simply amazing. Here are the prices: Diesel Oil Filter 1 to 9 $4.95 10 to 19 $4.25 20 or more $3.95 M110 V-8 Oil Filter 1 to 9 $3.00 10 to 19 $2.65 20 or more $2.45 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 http://www.BuyMBparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com/ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Exactly. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials Hendrik asked the tough question: Question is, are you willing to risk your reputation with these cheap filters. Just because they look similar does not mean that the quality is the same. Personally I pay a little extra to get genuine filters. Also are you willing to guarantee these filters? I don't believe Rusty can be duped He does this for a living. He's not going to fling out a piece of crap out there for us. He certainly can make more money selling us the filters we're used to buying. Why would he risk invoking our collective ire? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K (waiting on some of Rusty's good parts) '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 04:29 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: I put 20,000 miles on the car in the last six months, so I'm going through a lot of filters. I suppose filter quality might be a bigger concern if you're running Mobil 1 with extended drain intervals. I use Mann and Hengst, 1 filter per oil change at 15,000- 22,000 intervals. Running Amsoil or Mobil 1 full synthetic oil. This is the regimen I have adopted after extensive and repeated oil analysis. I drive 2,000- 5,000 per month under normal circumstances. More when traveling for my work with FEMA or my numerous vacations. I have seen many different countries of origin stamped into these filters over the years. Same goes for very many parts bought from the dealer. Stuff is produced in India, Austria, Australia, Germany, France and many more places Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
Tom Scordato wrote: I know the MB tech manuals are on line. Was wondering if the EPC was too. Sort of: http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb.asp Tom No working EPC for years
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:11 AM, Tom Scordato wrote: I know the MB tech manuals are on line. Was wondering if the EPC was too. Any thoughts please. I am getting pretty desperate. Regards Tom Scordato Why the desperation? Can't you let the folks you buy your parts from look up the items that you need, for you? You will have to speak to a parts person to make a purchase or choose from items on a web site any way. I have managed to survive all these years without one. I let the parts guys be the parts guys and I take it from there.D Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Constantine
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
There are sites that bascially have the CD's uploaded I guess. Dont have any of them off the top of my head though. Constantine N. Polites wrote: Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Constantine ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 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 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] power brake bleeder
What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods
On Tue, 31 Jan 2006, John Berryman wrote: It will be in section 33 of 123 manual. They call it a brake support aka track rod. Pretty straight forward. It would be a good idea to count the turns when removing the tube from the support and put it back the same way. Get a bushing kit for the front and a support/bearing/mount whatever you want to call it. You'll have to rassle the control arm around to get the bolts back in. Removing the springs may facilitate this. Plan on getting an alignment too. Thanks for the info How's the rest of your front end? Squeaky and creaky, mostly on the passenger side. Sound seems to be coming from the rearward end of the track rod, but it's hard to tell for sure. Audible squeaking when bouncing the front of the car. Shocks are recent, everything else is unknown. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Don, I've been using a SpeediBleed (www.speedibleed.com) for many years. Very satisfied... But, price is up to $109 ... I paid about $60 IIRC It connects to a tire for pressure. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD ... still the Queen 1986 190E 2.3 16V the Princess On Feb 1, 2006, at 8:41 AM, LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. --
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Don - there was a home brew one made from a $10 True Value hand pump sprayer, a Pep Boys master cylinder cap and some hoses - described a couple of years ago on these lists. I made one and it works pretty well. A nice feature is that as a small plastic sprayer, you don't expose a big amount of fluid to the atmosphere and you can see the quantity remaining - also easy to pressurize with just a few hand strokes. Werner WB2BRB '83 SD '90D JD 4100 - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: [MBZ] power brake bleeder What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html On 2/1/06, Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Do you have a mighty vac? It has a pressure port. I don't know about the metal ones, but the cheap plastic one comes with an assortment of fittings and i think it will perform this function. ($30 range) BTW, the Quantum does not have ABS, so a simple gravity drain, gravity flush, and gravity bleeding will work. At 09:41 AM 2/1/2006, you wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Don - there was a home brew one made from a $10 True Value hand pump sprayer, a Pep Boys master cylinder cap and some hoses - described a couple of years ago on these lists. I made one and it works pretty well. I believe this is the link to the instructions. http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm Rick Knoble '85 300 CD
[MBZ] Re Diesel boats
Good points No cutless bearing or packing to leak, easy prop inspection when you hit something, scuba divers, bathers, ducks, alligators, moose clam digging or dredging is made easy with the shaft nearly vertical. Bad points troweling lines easily fouled backing into the dock chops up bystanders when the prop is lifted up Other than that it looks like a pretty good idea, or at least an OK idea :-D Regards Steve 85 Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K 79 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild 94 Dodge/Cummins PU, 100K 82 TD project wagon 64 VW Bug 65 D15, AC tractor Message: 17 Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:32:33 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Diesel boats To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 New use (OK - so it's old, I just found it) for that spare Diesel engine --- http://blogs.sun.com/roller/page/jag?entry=improbable_engineering -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Yea, I have a mighty vac sort of thing that a list members sent me. Don't remember if it has a pressure port or not. ... I might use the bleeder occasionally, but am really buying it as a present for Jeff for all of the work he has done on the Quantum, not to mention hauling it home for me. He mentioned last weekend that he doesn't have one and how nice it would be to have one in his shop at Goodyear. On 2/1/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you have a mighty vac? It has a pressure port. I don't know about the metal ones, but the cheap plastic one comes with an assortment of fittings and i think it will perform this function. ($30 range) BTW, the Quantum does not have ABS, so a simple gravity drain, gravity flush, and gravity bleeding will work. At 09:41 AM 2/1/2006, you wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Here you go! http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder Don - there was a home brew one made from a $10 True Value hand pump sprayer, a Pep Boys master cylinder cap and some hoses - described a couple of years ago on these lists. I made one and it works pretty well. A nice feature is that as a small plastic sprayer, you don't expose a big amount of fluid to the atmosphere and you can see the quantity remaining - also easy to pressurize with just a few hand strokes. Werner WB2BRB '83 SD '90D JD 4100 - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: [MBZ] power brake bleeder What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Looks like my type of project. On 2/1/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don - there was a home brew one made from a $10 True Value hand pump sprayer, a Pep Boys master cylinder cap and some hoses - described a couple of years ago on these lists. I made one and it works pretty well. I believe this is the link to the instructions. http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm Rick Knoble '85 300 CD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:34 AM, Tom Scordato wrote: An industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big time, yet on a day by day basis affects as many if not more people. I guess you wouldn't mind paying a lot more for every thing you buy when trucks start costing more than a half million bucks. Note what fuel surcharges alone can do to the price of shipping. Maybe you should become a truck driver, it seems you might be more attentive than some already on the job. That's where the problem really exists, the human factor. Knowledge, skill, attitude, alertness and emotions all factor in and vary widely between individuals. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] More cool specials
Correct me if I am wrong here, but recent stats would indicate that purchasers are very happy with their new Hyundai (is that spelled correctly?) cars but not so happy with the late model Mercedes. I don't think it is all a matter of expectations either. The original Pony was a piece of junk but the far east has learned fast and risen to the task at hand. Europe and America have struggled to keep pace. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More cool specials On 1/31/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah the Japanese have come a long way since the early days of the corolla but seriously would you trust a little tin box with your life? The problem with Lexus is that it does not have the brand recognition factor of a Mercedes. It's all about perception. Hendrik This is actually an interesting statement, and one I feel compelled to blindly answer upon. What I'm about to say is heresay from an expat that has been around the world through Uncle Sam's dollar. What he has said is that each country not only has different auto specs, but different legal abilities. American, for example, you have the legal ability to sue the manufacturer of the vehicle in the event of a catastrophic event. Ala the SUV flip over, the Ford/Firestone tire issue, etc. So American automakers tend to make their vehicles well enough to protect occupants to deflect some of this ability to file suit. It has to be a problem with a whole line, not just a single car. In Japan, the only person that has the legal ability to file suit against a manufacturer in the event of a catastrophic event is the driver of the vehicle. Not the family. This is an important distinction. The whole statement that a Japanese vehicle is a little tin box that you would not trust with your life is an engineering decision. No driver, no suit. Germany, on the other hand, grants the legal ability to not only file suit against the company that manufacturers the vehicle, but the lead design engineer as well. Hence all the old German vehicles that are still on the road. Slightly rusty and a bit beat, but still mostly intact and road worthy. Please accept this all with a few grains of salt, as I have never tried to verify or deny any of what was told to me. However, a little applied logic added to the tale helps to clear a bit of fog, at least to me. Yet, I own three Japanese vehicles. Hope an MB is in my future. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
Recent article in our local paper says that the average age of truckers these days is climbing. Young people are not interested in the job and there is a shortage of drivers. Expect things to get worse before they get better. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues Traveling on I-83 on my way to DC on business from Bellefonte PA. Place in Harrisburg where you have to off ramp on I -83 to get back on I-83. Ramp and up take to ramp are on a curve. Well Traffic was stopped on the ramp. I saw this in time and slowed down and left my usual three car lengths. As I slowed to a stop I looked in my rearview. Here comes a full size semi doing what I estimate is at least 50-55 mph or better coming right at me and closing very, very fast. So fast that I figured not only would I be dead (pulverized from the rear) but my car would be pool balled into the car stopped ahead of me. No steel beauty 123 chassis was going to save me from this. No way instant death. At the last nano second, I had about 6 feet of break down lane on my right and that three-car length space ahead of me I gunned it and moved into the break down lane. He or she by some act of God made a swerve steering maneuver to his left, which made his load do a little dance, but missed me by 2 to 6 inches. He keeps going in the left lane, which took you to some state road. Like I said I would have been pulverized or vaporized instantaneously. Few cars ahead would / could have been wasted too. If it was a car that hit me it might have been survivable. The guy is driving a 100,000 lb (?) rig and flat out was not paying attention. That is the difference (the shear physics), which can never be overlooked. An industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big time, yet on a day by day basis affects as many if not more people. It is truly out of control. In my million plus miles of traveling this was the closest I have come to getting wasted. Thanks Guardian Angel my dear! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
I have the Motive power bleeder http://www.fcpgroton.com/motiveproducts.htm , don't know how i ever lived without it. Works just like a commercial one except dont need to hook an air hose. I thought about making the homebrew one, but by the time I figured up the price of the parts and the fuel to chase all over the place or shipping charges for said parts, it actually worked out cheaper just to buy the Motive bleeder Robert LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods
That sounds like what I heard prior to replacing the ball joints on my 240D. On 2/1/06, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 31 Jan 2006, John Berryman wrote: It will be in section 33 of 123 manual. They call it a brake support aka track rod. Pretty straight forward. It would be a good idea to count the turns when removing the tube from the support and put it back the same way. Get a bushing kit for the front and a support/bearing/mount whatever you want to call it. You'll have to rassle the control arm around to get the bolts back in. Removing the springs may facilitate this. Plan on getting an alignment too. Thanks for the info How's the rest of your front end? Squeaky and creaky, mostly on the passenger side. Sound seems to be coming from the rearward end of the track rod, but it's hard to tell for sure. Audible squeaking when bouncing the front of the car. Shocks are recent, everything else is unknown. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
That is the one in the Performance Products catalog. Actually, two of them (cheap-o and Black Label). On 2/1/06, Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the Motive power bleeder http://www.fcpgroton.com/motiveproducts.htm , don't know how i ever lived without it. Works just like a commercial one except dont need to hook an air hose. I thought about making the homebrew one, but by the time I figured up the price of the parts and the fuel to chase all over the place or shipping charges for said parts, it actually worked out cheaper just to buy the Motive bleeder Robert LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles
John Berryman wrote: On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:09 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: If the turbo got hot enough to cook paint off an unprotected hood, no one's air cleaner would have any paint left! :) The 201 turbo hood pad would have a heat shield on the right side, above the turbo. The car/engine being referred to is a 1989 normally aspirated. My 190D 2.5t original hood pad DIDN'T have the silver heat shield (nor does the replacement) and there's NO evidence of hood or replacement pad damage even after 10-15 kmi of high speed highway driving (and a LOT more city driving). My '87 300TD (turbo) doesn't have any heat shield on the original pad either (another year or two and the pad will need replacement - but NOT from turbo heat - just old age). I'm pretty sure I have seen a few OM503.96 engines (maybe late '87 production) with heat shields above the turbo, but certainly not ALL of them did - and one certainly wasn't needed in either of my OM60x.96 engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
I got my power steering fluid and filter and filter already. WOW! That is fast service. Has anyone noticed that the Mercedes Fluid smells like cat pee? I opened the bottle to see what color it was and SHEESH that stuff smells awful. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL
[MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
Message: 18 Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 08:03:17 -0800 From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato) http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K) -- I tried this site in the Model 126, 603 engine and I can get the subtitle categories, but when I click on the heading I get an error message. HTTP404 File Not Found. Any one else get this to work? Roger _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! On 2/1/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got my power steering fluid and filter and filter already. WOW! That is fast service. Has anyone noticed that the Mercedes Fluid smells like cat pee? I opened the bottle to see what color it was and SHEESH that stuff smells awful. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
Ain't it the truth! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! On 2/1/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got my power steering fluid and filter and filter already. WOW! That is fast service. Has anyone noticed that the Mercedes Fluid smells like cat pee? I opened the bottle to see what color it was and SHEESH that stuff smells awful. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
A pioneer in imported parts business, Rusty Cullens has been selling foreign car parts for over 25 years. Now he brings his legendary service, outstanding pricing and Southern hospitality to retail buyers via the internet. ?? On 2/1/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ain't it the truth! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! On 2/1/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got my power steering fluid and filter and filter already. WOW! That is fast service. Has anyone noticed that the Mercedes Fluid smells like cat pee? I opened the bottle to see what color it was and SHEESH that stuff smells awful. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
I just had to say something here because, besides presently owning and driving a 115 and a 107 (...and the old 123--gone but not forgotten), I drive an 18-wheeler for a living most of the time and have done so for over 30 years. Foremost in my mind when I am approaching any situation on the road is the anticipation of what would be the most inappropriate (read: stupid) thing that another driver could do and then plan what my reaction would be to it. I doubt if any of you guys on the list would believe me if I told you how often that's exactly what does happen. I'm not trying to say that truck drivers are blameless--in fact I've seen some real boneheads that should have not been allowed behind the wheel of any vehicle, let alone a truck--but some of the things I've seen 4-wheeler drivers do would simply blow you away! And I have to concede that it is probable that the sheer numbers of 4-wheelers in comparison to the numbers of trucks on the road blow what I've observed out of proportion somewhat. But still... In my years of operating these monsters my experiences have taught me to be a defensive driver above all else and, even though I am confident enough of my own driving abilities, I know that the beast I am herding down the road is much more difficult to maneuver than is my 115, for example, so I drive with that thought in mind and try to compensate in advance for upcoming traffic situations. Unfortunately, many (most?) 4-wheeler drivers do not exhibit that concept and they drive as if these trucks were as manageable as what they are driving and that's not the way it is at all. It appears from Tom Scordato's post that he was well aware of a possible upcoming hazarous event and he acted appropriately. That action may well have saved his life. If more people would similarly try to be more aware and prepared, many injuries and lives lost might be prevented. I don't know what the truck driver in question was doing when he should have been paying attention, but he obviously was driving beyond his capacity to control his vehicle. There could have been extenuating circumstances, but he was obviously not in control and that's a bad thing. Just as in any group of people, there are those over-the-road drivers who do their jobs efficiently and exhibit a high level of expertise--and there are those at the other end of the scale as well. Unfortunately, it's the ones at the lower end of the scale that often get the attention and therefore cause some folks to generalize and form opinions based on their (re: all Indians walk single file--at least the one that I saw did) personal experiences which are often very limited in scope. It's too bad but that's how it is. Since I'm not aware of the safety standards of the aerospace or maritime industries, I'm unable to make any informed comments, but I do know that both the federal government as well as the individual states have the Department of Transportation regulations which do much to enforce compliance with safety standards. The demise of the old Interstate Commerce Commission left a little to be desired in as far as enforcement of a multitude of confusing rules, but it was a step in the right direction and all good things seem to take some time before they mature to their fruition (is that even a word?). Unfortunately, it's not there yet, but I have observed much progress (notice I didn't say improvement-some of the new rules are absolutely assinine!) in this area over the past 30 years. But they are working on it. Anyway, I got that off my chest. I'm glad nobody was injured or killed--that's the main thing--and one more of these amazing MBz's (with a driver a cut above the average driver) continues to roll on it's way and that's a good thing. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 01 18:02:04 2006 Received: from mta9.adelphia.net ([68.168.78.199]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1F4MIu-0002DJ-D8 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:02:04 + Received: from your03667082de ([68.233.126.219]) by mta9.adelphia.net (InterMail vM.6.01.05.02 201-2131-123-102-20050715) with SMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 1 Feb 2006 13:01:59 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:56:15 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion
[MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
Why the desperation? Can't you let the folks you buy your parts from look up the items that you need, for you? You will have to speak to a parts person to make a purchase or choose from items on a web site any way. I have managed to survive all these years without one. I let the parts guys be the parts guys and I take it from there.D John thanks for asking. The answer is yes I could do those things you describe and have been bothering Rusty and others exactly as you describe. But in all honesty it is my little way of being able to compare parts on eBay, get parts from junk yards, between models ect. Besides it gives me something to do. Keeps me out of pool halls and such. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 1979 240D - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:11 AM, Tom Scordato wrote: I know the MB tech manuals are on line. Was wondering if the EPC was too. Any thoughts please. I am getting pretty desperate. Regards Tom Scordato Why the desperation? Can't you let the folks you buy your parts from look up the items that you need, for you? You will have to speak to a parts person to make a purchase or choose from items on a web site any way. I have managed to survive all these years without one. I let the parts guys be the parts guys and I take it from there.D Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] MB Manuals ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
Constantine asked about manuals http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:11 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato) Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Constantine ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] MB Manuals ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
when i go to the individual topics for the 603 engine, nothing opens...what's up with that? -- Original message -- From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Constantine asked about manuals http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Constantine N. Polites To: Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:11 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato) Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Constantine ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 01 18:16:58 2006 Received: from pop-borzoi.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.70]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1F4MXK-0003pM-Gd for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:16:58 + Received: from user-10mt01r.cable.mindspring.com ([65.110.128.59] helo=earthlink.net) by pop-borzoi.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1F4MXG-0003Jv-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:16:56 -0500 Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 13:16:53 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:16:58 - On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10:41 AM, LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. Doesn't you brother-in-law have one you can use once or twice a year? If you have patience (and no ABS) the gravity method is free. In theory it is a pressure bleeder. Just works at a real low pressure. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] Carfax Please
Hello everyone, could anyone with an active carfax account run the following VIN for me: WDBCA45EXKA482414 Thanks in advance! Chase M. K.
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
I also am in the trucking industry, managing the maintenance and repair of over 220 semi's, all from my computer and phone. When I'm in my 4 wheeler(I also posess a CDL), I constantly see reasons why we should have regulations similar to those in the commercial traffic realm. Many drivers/cars should be put out of service until the proper level of safety is attained. All states should have mandatory yearly checks for POI(inusrance) and the safety condition of the automobile. I dislike gov't over-regulation, but this is an area that is severely under-regulated. Luther ~ ~I just had to say something here because, besides presently owning and ~driving a 115 and a 107 (...and the old 123--gone but not forgotten), I ~drive an 18-wheeler for a living most of the time and have done so for ~over 30 years. ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10:51 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Squeaky and creaky, mostly on the passenger side. Sound seems to be coming from the rearward end of the track rod, but it's hard to tell for sure. Audible squeaking when bouncing the front of the car. Shocks are recent, everything else is unknown. Allan -- Its most likely your lower ball joints creating all the racket. Probably time to look it over real good and take Rusty up on the 123 front-end special. If the track rod mounts are shot so is the rest of the front suspension, unless all was changed. Steering linkage would be in the same condition as a rule. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 11:25 AM, LT Don wrote: Yea, I have a mighty vac sort of thing that a list members sent me. Don't remember if it has a pressure port or not. ... I might use the bleeder occasionally, but am really buying it as a present for Jeff for all of the work he has done on the Quantum, not to mention hauling it home for me. He mentioned last weekend that he doesn't have one and how nice it would be to have one in his shop at Goodyear. That answers my question. Gotta take care of your mechanic. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 08:29 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Hi John,
Yeah, I've been disabled for about 10 years
I wasn't aware of that.
Unfortunately nerve pain is very difficult to manage. Too much meds
and I
go to sleep - not a good way to spend life - too little and it;s a
waste of
time. I see an anestheologist regularly and was implanted with a pump
that
initially contained morphine which was dripped into my spine thru a
catheter
from the pump. The morphine was changed to Dilaudid with epinephrine
- it's
5x's more concentrated than morphine
I know about nerve pain, I've been dealing with it for a while too.
Mine is caused by a disc in my cervical spine. I have been prescribed
all these meds but without the pump.
I refuse to take anything with acetaminophen and/or a billion adverse
side effects . Morphine works the best with little to no side effects.
Addiction and overdose can occur if your irresponsible but other than
that nothing unless you have a kidney problem. Morphine will not
metabolize if a certain type of kidney problem exists. The metabolites
can hang out in the kidneys causing problems.
My present Doc wrote me a prescription for Dilaudid 2mg and said its
equal to 30 mg morphine. I don't think that's true, they just don't
seem to work at that dosage.
I really could use the 30 mg morphine but these doctors are so worried
about there own ass getting in trouble that they are very conservative.
I thought of asking for a referral to a pain management
anesthesiologist. It was hell being out of town for almost 4 months as
nothing can be done A) across state lines and B) without continuing
care which means being stationary for 90 days. That just doesn't happen
in my line of work. Lots of sleepless nights. luckily I came across a
woman who just got a pump and gave me a handful of the morphine pills
she can no longer take. Got me through a few weeks taking them only
when things got unbearable.
Tell me John, how did you come to have a email name of rat-tail-baby?
Seems
like there might be a story there? ;-) Take care -
Ellwood J Rattail was our cat that was killed by coyotes. Its in his
memory. I do have the remnants of a ponytail though.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder
Nope -- that is one thing that he does NOT have, either at his home garage or at work. On 2/1/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10:41 AM, LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. Doesn't you brother-in-law have one you can use once or twice a year? If you have patience (and no ABS) the gravity method is free. In theory it is a pressure bleeder. Just works at a real low pressure. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
John Berryman said I guess you wouldn't mind paying a lot more for every thing you buy when trucks start costing more than a half million bucks. Note what fuel surcharges alone can do to the price of shipping. Maybe you should become a truck driver, it seems you might be more attentive than some already on the job. That's where the problem really exists, the human factor. Knowledge, skill, attitude, alertness and emotions all factor in and vary widely between individuals. John to answer your question no I would not mind paying more. We are the most spoiled society on earth when it comes to that. And Trucks do not need to cost a million bucks here are a few more thoughts that might work, heck maybe they are being tried allready. A) pay truckers a decent salary (may I suggest 75,000 to 100K ? a year plus benefits factor in inflation) to be away from their families, not piece meal $ for mile that is only asking for trouble. This would include salary minimums for independents as well as company truckers B) limit, monitors and track speeds with engine electronic and confirm of trucks via satellite or some other method. C) brain and education, psycho test, similar to getting a merchant marine cost guard license, nuclear operators license or other licensed positions renewable every five years. These are to be real strict. Try to weed out the chaff. D) people and the industry can wait the extra three to five days (?) the lower speed limits would entail, no one is going to melt because of it. We survived when it took trains three weeks to deliver something. Matter of fact we actually manufactured things back then stuff the whole world including us purchased. E) weigh stations especially in the northeast (which are rarely open) would be required to be open allot more often (50%) of the time. Spot truck safety checks. F) satellite tracking of speed and movement to determine and limit speed and number of hours truck operators are on the road G) mandatory drug testing for uppers and downers H) major bonuses for operators with a clean record who do not drive aggressively, reward safety. Severely penalize truckers for accidents when they are at fault. Like loose your commercial license, never drive commercially again just like if you screw up on a merchant ship, they rip your coast guard license up. I) as an industry have a campain to educate the four wheelers to share in safety. Make it a profession again instead of what one person told me it was prison for me or trucking. Please do not compare trucks with cars by saying they should entail the same standards. 99% of the folks driving cars are not professionals. Tuckers are supposed to be professionals, not cowboys. There is too much at stake. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:34 AM, Tom Scordato wrote: An industry which should have the same safety standards as lets say the aerospace industry or maritime industry, is certainly lacking, big time, yet on a day by day basis affects as many if not more people. I guess you wouldn't mind paying a lot more for every thing you buy when trucks start costing more than a half million bucks. Note what fuel surcharges alone can do to the price of shipping. Maybe you should become a truck driver, it seems you might be more attentive than some already on the job. That's where the problem really exists, the human factor. Knowledge, skill, attitude, alertness and emotions all factor in and vary widely between individuals. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] OT VB scripting
I am working on a VB script here at work. I'm trying to copy data in columns B C where the data in column C is in a range from 2000-. There is also data in column C that ranges from 4-56000 and others that contain Alpha characters. Anyone have any ideas how to accomplish this? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
Robert well written, thanks for your input, kind words and professionalism. I am sure the operator who almost hit me learned and important lesson yesterday too. / Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Robert M Doran [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues I just had to say something here because, besides presently owning and driving a 115 and a 107 (...and the old 123--gone but not forgotten), I drive an 18-wheeler for a living most of the time and have done so for over 30 years. Foremost in my mind when I am approaching any situation on the road is the anticipation of what would be the most inappropriate (read: stupid) thing that another driver could do and then plan what my reaction would be to it. I doubt if any of you guys on the list would believe me if I told you how often that's exactly what does happen. I'm not trying to say that truck drivers are blameless--in fact I've seen some real boneheads that should have not been allowed behind the wheel of any vehicle, let alone a truck--but some of the things I've seen 4-wheeler drivers do would simply blow you away! And I have to concede that it is probable that the sheer numbers of 4-wheelers in comparison to the numbers of trucks on the road blow what I've observed out of proportion somewhat. But still... In my years of operating these monsters my experiences have taught me to be a defensive driver above all else and, even though I am confident enough of my own driving abilities, I know that the beast I am herding down the road is much more difficult to maneuver than is my 115, for example, so I drive with that thought in mind and try to compensate in advance for upcoming traffic situations. Unfortunately, many (most?) 4-wheeler drivers do not exhibit that concept and they drive as if these trucks were as manageable as what they are driving and that's not the way it is at all. It appears from Tom Scordato's post that he was well aware of a possible upcoming hazarous event and he acted appropriately. That action may well have saved his life. If more people would similarly try to be more aware and prepared, many injuries and lives lost might be prevented. I don't know what the truck driver in question was doing when he should have been paying attention, but he obviously was driving beyond his capacity to control his vehicle. There could have been extenuating circumstances, but he was obviously not in control and that's a bad thing. Just as in any group of people, there are those over-the-road drivers who do their jobs efficiently and exhibit a high level of expertise--and there are those at the other end of the scale as well. Unfortunately, it's the ones at the lower end of the scale that often get the attention and therefore cause some folks to generalize and form opinions based on their (re: all Indians walk single file--at least the one that I saw did) personal experiences which are often very limited in scope. It's too bad but that's how it is. Since I'm not aware of the safety standards of the aerospace or maritime industries, I'm unable to make any informed comments, but I do know that both the federal government as well as the individual states have the Department of Transportation regulations which do much to enforce compliance with safety standards. The demise of the old Interstate Commerce Commission left a little to be desired in as far as enforcement of a multitude of confusing rules, but it was a step in the right direction and all good things seem to take some time before they mature to their fruition (is that even a word?). Unfortunately, it's not there yet, but I have observed much progress (notice I didn't say improvement-some of the new rules are absolutely assinine!) in this area over the past 30 years. But they are working on it. Anyway, I got that off my chest. I'm glad nobody was injured or killed--that's the main thing--and one more of these amazing MBz's (with a driver a cut above the average driver) continues to roll on it's way and that's a good thing. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:01 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: I'm pretty sure I have seen a few OM503.96 engines (maybe late '87 production) with heat shields above the turbo, but certainly not ALL of them did - and one certainly wasn't needed in either of my OM60x.96 engines. Marshall I just ordered a replacement for mine (na) and asked about the turbo pad. The cost is like 4x more. From this mfr there is a heat shield. I was initially thinking I would get one because it would probably add to the life of the pad. With the cost considered, I ordered the one without the heat shield. I may affix a piece of heat shielding material my friend liberated from Grumman. What about under pans Marshall? Do any of your cars still have it? Ever see any aftermarket? I'd really like to have all the sound deadning stuff installed just to see how much quieter it will be. My 2.5 is real quiet. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
You mean like we do our folks in the military? [Sorry, just could not resist.] On 2/1/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A) pay truckers a decent salary (may I suggest 75,000 to 100K ? a year plus benefits factor in inflation) to be away from their families -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:21 PM, Donald Snook wrote: I got my power steering fluid and filter and filter already. WOW! That is fast service. Has anyone noticed that the Mercedes Fluid smells like cat pee? I opened the bottle to see what color it was and SHEESH that stuff smells awful. Donald H. Snook That would be one good reason for me to continue using Amsoil Synthetic tranny fluid. Why do you choose PS fluid (that smells like cat piss or otherwise) over tranny fluid? I'm taking a survey so I may better serve my future Amsoil customers. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:33 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! Do you guys carry any other products that smell like cat piss? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues
Our nation would be better off to double the salaries of our Teachers. This would attract more teachers that can and leave the option open to fire those who cannot and not have to worry about no one wanting to fill the position. ~ ~You mean like we do our folks in the military? [Sorry, just could not ~resist.] ~ ~On 2/1/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~ ~ ~ A) pay truckers a decent salary (may I suggest 75,000 to 100K ? a year ~ plus ~ benefits factor in inflation) to be away from their families ~ ~ ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or run?)
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
Just some of Gary's clothing. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Berryman Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 1:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:33 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! Do you guys carry any other products that smell like cat piss? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
Roger Conlon wrote: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html I tried this site in the Model 126, 603 engine and I can get the subtitle categories, but when I click on the heading I get an error message. HTTP404 File Not Found. Any one else get this to work? Roger The skinnerbox.steaky.org site CAN be browser sensitive. What browser are you using? Try this site: http://mb.braingears.com/ (it seems to like IE better than Firefox on MY machine). May relate to the installed plugins or the plugin versions (Macromedia Shockwave plugin appropriate for your browser may be necessary). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering
basically everything. the place is just covered with cats here On 2/1/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 12:33 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: hard to imagine anyone shopping anywhere else! Do you guys carry any other products that smell like cat piss? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 01:01 PM, Tom Scordato wrote: John thanks for asking. The answer is yes I could do those things you describe and have been bothering Rusty and others exactly as you describe. But in all honesty it is my little way of being able to compare parts on eBay, get parts from junk yards, between models ect. Besides it gives me something to do. Keeps me out of pool halls and such. Regards Tom Scordato So, you're not really desperate, just trying to stay out of trouble. Parts guys shouldn't be bothered by inquiries, its their job. The EPC has been driving people crazy for years. Look what it did to Dave M. (actually, he seems to have a good handle on the EPC). Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
