Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread R A Bennell
So, I'm curious. What sort of a filter setup did you use to clean the solvent in the parts washer? I have one that gets to settle each winter. I should drain it in the spring and scoop out the grease that will have settled to the bottom. The thought of a filter however is interesting. Randy B ---

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They will usually start as if nothing is wrong if only 1 cylinder is low. Luther Gulseth wrote: If it's the turbo seal, will that burn in the exhaust or leak out? That's what has me confused the most. The car starts in the cold (down to 10-15 degrees) as easily as could be expected when usin

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-27 Thread Brian Chase
Respectfully, I'd submit that the bike trails can be used for transportation too. If I can do it in Minnesota year round, a lot of other people could too. However, most people wouldn't be caught dead on a bicycle - that's for kids and losers. I do realize that not everyone has the capability of

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you going to show up with a load of parts to sell? Rusty Cullens wrote: No, but I'll be sellin' them. -- 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.strip

Re: [MBZ] microfiche information goldmine on eBay

2006-02-27 Thread l02turner
I'll be interested to see how it goes - I have a set - but without the fancy MB notebooks that I'd dearly love to sell for that much! And my set includes the older cars as well as the 600. There's some really cool stuff in them but it;s really cumbersome to browse it. Sincerely, Larry T ('7

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont think valve seals will cause that kind of burn. I would look for a low cylinder, or maybe the turbo is dumping oil into the system. How much blowby do you have? Luther Gulseth wrote: How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My coupe is buring (I'm

Re: [MBZ] Ebay warning

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
if somebody asks a question you may have to sign in, which is what fooled me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry you got snookered - I've come to the conclusion that eBay *never* sends emails requiring a response. The only valid emails I from them are only to tell me that my acccount is about to

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the okieQ is a special event. Im sure we will come up with something special for a side event. Christopher McCann wrote: any special events like last year? Chris "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OkieQ 2006 will be Saturday June 17th. This is THE official stripli

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-27 Thread ms . 300SD
Hey Hendrik, I'd ride public transportation to the city to work IF it was efficient, and better than driving a personal car. Meaning, here, public transportation means that you get on a bus near your home, then ride that bus, and likely transferring to another bus in order to get to your place of

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-27 Thread Brian Chase
Guys, I'm in the same boat - but - it seems that the problem is not the tumbler, rather the thingie that causes the column to lock (a rod is it?) I bought and attempted to install a new tumbler. It is a different body though, and didn't seem like it would fit. Will have to see if dealer will m

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-27 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yeah but that costs money, I'll try lubricating (thanks Luther) and another key before doing the right thing. Hang on, bugger it the ashtray is full as well might as well buy another car:-) Hendrik who had a lead on a cheap 190D 2.5 but it was sold by the time I got around there and it only ha

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-27 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Thanks for the explanation. Obviously it is similar over here with people living in the burbs and driving to the city. However the reason is mostly that it is a better place to raise kids than the central concrete jungle. That I can understand but why a single person or childless couple would w

Re: [MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today

2006-02-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
Now you can bump your jams, yo. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 4:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

2006-02-27 Thread BillR
Hendrik - A bedroom community [a term in use for many years] refers to a suburban area that has only housing and the occasional grocery, pharmacy and neighborhood shop. Such a community does not have any industrial base and is dependent on the nearby city for services to the community and the jobs

[MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today

2006-02-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was that cheap one on ebay. Engine runs GREAT. Not sure about the tranny. Tried to go in reverse, and can get it moving forward after a while. Going to change the filter etc and see what happens. Body is trashed. Belonged to a college kid. When I popped open the truck I was stunned. The

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Loren Faeth
"Twice as long as Parsifal, but not half as funny" when describing something that is truly, and I mean monumentally, monotonous. Anything "Der Schwimmer" says fits this description!

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Rich Thomas
No, a special showing of "Brokeback Mountain" on the outdoor big screen, given its Oklahoma roots and general appeal.. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Special gala at the Claremore Opera House featuring a performance (in German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Loren Faeth
>On these diesels merely putting the piston in the right place >will usually do the job, or so I hear. yeah, but it is much easier to take out the cam so you can get to the valves easily. that is where the air comes in. You DON'T want to be dropping valves into the cylinders, unless you are p

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Come on Jim, you don't *really* want it anyway do you? Well, I thought I could maybe fix it up a bit, turn it over, and pay for our health insurance for a month or two. I _personally_ have no need of it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
You will need to employ some method of keeping the valves from falling into the engine. Constant air pressure is the best way to accomplish this. On these diesels merely putting the piston in the right place will usually do the job, or so I hear. -- Jim

[MBZ] microfiche information goldmine on eBay

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8041250208 I don't think it'll sell for that price -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-27 Thread Loren Faeth
New subframe mounts. New Bilsteins will help some. I still remember the change new Bilsteins made in my 200D years ago. On 110/111 I could tell by driving them if they had Bilsteins or junk (anything else) The gas pressure in the shock does exert upward pressure on each mounting point. At

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hendrik, "Bedroom Communities" are located in city suburbs where people live, but only sleep/live. The work in the city. Unfortunately, too many of them commute by car and have a distain for public transportation or it is not sufficient to serve all of the suburbs (as is the case here i

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Marshall Booth
John Berryman wrote: On Feb 27, 2006, at 11:30 AM, Marshall Booth wrote: My OM60x engines running on Mobil/Delvac 1 tend to get noisy when soot levels approach 2%, but that's not sufficiently reliable to use as a change indicator. When the lifters get noisy, I often find the engine is due/ov

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
Also, take a small tube and drip some ATF down into the mechanism for the ignition. This was required on my Coupe after I installed a new tumbler. Luther ~Conventional wisdom is to order a new tumbler before disaster strikes. ~ ~On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ~> ~> I see

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-27 Thread LT Don
Conventional wisdom is to order a new tumbler before disaster strikes. On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I seems that the key in the ignition is starting to get a bit hard to turn > every now and then (well it sort of sticks and a bit more pressure is > required to turn it

[MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-27 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I seems that the key in the ignition is starting to get a bit hard to turn every now and then (well it sort of sticks and a bit more pressure is required to turn it all the way), is there a recommended lubrication method? Or is the key starting to wear? Hendrik with 84 230E

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

2006-02-27 Thread LT Don
What I was trying to say -- and not saying it too well -- is that certain parts of Dale City are "rough neighborhoods." Crime happens almost anywhere, but it is more likely some places than in other places, based on history. On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- 1977 240D 19

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

2006-02-27 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I am not quite sure what you are getting at, are you inferring that only lower socio economic communities have these types of things happen? It could be argued that poorer people use sex as entertainment more than affluent people but to generalise that only "blue collar" people have this sort of

Re: [MBZ] filtration

2006-02-27 Thread RELNGSON
<> What are you on about here? MB has used spin-on filters in the past. With the abandonment of FSS, the '05 and later cars use a fixed 13K mile change using M1 0W40 with a fleece filter cartridge. And on shutdown, the filter drains completely, no waiting. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Morning sluggishness

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I can't have the block heater on for more than about 2 hours as the battery I use to power it only has 110ah of capacity and I don't want to ruin its life by totally flattening it. See I live in a 3rd floor walkup and have nowhere to plug in

Re: [MBZ] CGT clutch

2006-02-27 Thread RELNGSON
<> The pictures were taken by a PCA friend in OKC as the dealer tech did the work. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Drooling over a carrera GT clutch

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've held one of those carbon-ceramic clutch assemblies in my hands and it is indeed impressive. Glad to see that the part has come down from the original $14k. No. I don't think he will drive it much differently. Anyone who drives a

[MBZ] Subject: Re: Morning sluggishness

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
I can't have the block heater on for more than about 2 hours as the battery I use to power it only has 110ah of capacity and I don't want to ruin its life by totally flattening it. See I live in a 3rd floor walkup and have nowhere to plug in. So I lug the battery down, stick it in the trunk, hoo

Re: [MBZ] Drooling over a carrera GT clutch

2006-02-27 Thread RELNGSON
<<   Do you think it's abnormal for someone to drool while looking at car  parts? I bet the driver will try to be a little easier on the new  clutch. You'd hope so with all that work and .>> I've held one of those carbon-ceramic clutch assemblies in my hands and it is indeed impressive. Glad

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
*Scratches head* Walt, I agree that oil is cheaper than metal, but if the oil isn't used up what possible advantage could you get in changing it early? I mean do whatever you want to do but it seems like changing your oil way early like that is about like pulling money out of your wallet and li

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 3:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: *Hand raised* our own Larry T sells oil analysis services. I've so far only tested my Dodge but will start testing the 190D when it hits 5,000 miles on this oil. Of course to do that I'll need to order some more test kits. At $55 for 3 I don

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
If it's the turbo seal, will that burn in the exhaust or leak out? That's what has me confused the most. The car starts in the cold (down to 10-15 degrees) as easily as could be expected when using Delo 400 and there are no major drops or smells of oil coming from the engine bay. Luther ~Valv

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
*Hand raised* our own Larry T sells oil analysis services. I've so far only tested my Dodge but will start testing the 190D when it hits 5,000 miles on this oil. Of course to do that I'll need to order some more test kits. At $55 for 3 I don't consider it a major expense. He's got nifty bellows

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Rusty Cullens
No, but I'll be sellin' them. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 3:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006 Are we singing the parts? Bob Rentfro - Original Message --

Re: [MBZ] TV for Mac

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 1:23 PM, George Gregory wrote: Ratman... Expect an email from Penoff. Suttles fixed you up with him A date? I'm touched. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
Yes, I do see the smoke and do not keep the oil level above the midway mark between Add and Max. I usually let it drop to the Add mark or slightly below before I add 1 or 2 quarts. I'll check it the next day and usually it's nearly exactly at the middle of the add/max. Luther ~ ~On Feb 27, 2

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Trampas
Valve steam seals will not be your problem. Reasons are: #1 on diesel there is no vacuum in intake, thus turbo pressure would blow air into valve cover not suck oil into intake. #2 valve guide seals will have most leakage after parking, 1Qt every 300 miles is excessive. I would bet dollars to don

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 12:07 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a leak) about 1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned parking-same each day) will only have 2-

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-27 Thread Ed Booher
Come on Jim, you don't *really* want it anyway do you? On 2/27/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > *I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the > > owner to determine rustability right now > > Poo. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http:/

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 11:30 AM, Marshall Booth wrote: My OM60x engines running on Mobil/Delvac 1 tend to get noisy when soot levels approach 2%, but that's not sufficiently reliable to use as a change indicator. When the lifters get noisy, I often find the engine is due/overdue for an oil chan

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
Are we singing the parts? Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006 That would be cool, but I have a hunch it's not really

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
That would be cool, but I have a hunch it's not really on the agenda :-) Chris andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Special gala at the Claremore Opera House featuring a performance (in German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is 5+ hrs. long, counting

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75 miles a week. If I want best f

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
*I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the owner to determine rustability right now Poo. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I would suggest more like 3 hours on the block heater. Although I Around here between 1 and two hours seems to be the point beyond which extra heating time makes no difference. Colder, and three hours could well be needed. I have a dedicated hardwired timer for the block heaters. Mi

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-02-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Special gala at the Claremore Opera House featuring a performance (in German, of course) of Wagner's Parsifal. For the uninitiated, Parsifal is 5+ hrs. long, counting intermissions. This opera, due to its length and entertainment value, has given birth to the expression "Twice as long as Parsifal

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel, Keys and "Red" Devils

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I just discovered the joys of the plastic-headed key. The one I just bought broke on me. It was at night, and I assumed the metal of the key had broken. Later I realized that the metal does not extend up into the bulk of the handle. Real smart. My key for my wife's 450 SL (the for-sale one) wa

Re: [MBZ] Ebay warning

2006-02-27 Thread l02turner
Hi John, Sorry to hear about your Identity Theft experience! I have read it's also possible to have each of the credit agencies place a flag on your account so the agency will call *you* before issuing credit to anyone using your info. Don't know is they follow thru on this request (like your

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:52 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Central MA. We hit -5F last night, the 240D was not interested in starting this morning. I put the block heater on for an hour and then thanked heaven that I bought a new battery the old one pooped out in about 20 seconds. The new one manan

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Brian Chase
So, if not very sensitive to rpms, are they sensitive to load? Not so much referring to the weight carried in the car, or the terrain, but I'm talking about whether you stab the accelerator vs. letting the rpms gradually climb? Brian 83 240D From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Merc

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel, Keys and "Red" Devils

2006-02-27 Thread Brian Chase
I just discovered the joys of the plastic-headed key. The one I just bought broke on me. It was at night, and I assumed the metal of the key had broken. Later I realized that the metal does not extend up into the bulk of the handle. Real smart. Also, it seems that my driver's door is not used

[MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread W. Lasher
I’m with Marshall on this one. I tested my new 603 engine 4 times and at 5000 miles I came up with 1.8% on the soot with M1 and the way I drive. Just as a point of reference, before I changed to M1 I was using Delo 400 and was changing at 2000 miles and in all those tests

[MBZ] Biodiesel, Keys and "Red" Devils

2006-02-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
Had to drive into the stealership to order a stinkin' key today. The stupid plastic head cracked and the metal part of the key fell out and down ito the tracks of my seat somewhere. I reckon I'll have to take the seat out to retrieve the metal part. $40 for a stinkin' key. Who on the list was ma

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-27 Thread Ed Booher
Jim, *I* have the contact info Muhahahahahaah! But I'm talking to the owner to determine rustability right now Ed On 2/27/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So _nobody_ has the contact information for that car? > My, I guess I _am_ safe then! > > -- Jim -- Knowledge is power... Po

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:22 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Who is "Big Don"? LT Don. Because he is a big guy. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:28 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Marshall, you could have linked to MY website ya know. That won't hurt you any, as long as everyone read your price beating policy. I'll give you a free plug. RUSTY WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED PRICE ON ANY ITEM BIMBY CARRIES !!! J

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Ed Booher wrote: Wait ... let me understand ... you drive 15K miles between oil changes, without problem or worry, and feel good about it? (Meaning, once you've verified an engine is in top shape and ready to roll in your fleet, you trust that it's good)

Re: [MBZ] TV for Mac

2006-02-27 Thread George Gregory
On 2/27/06 11:16 AM, "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to watch TV via cable on my computer every now and > then. I might want to record some shows that interest me but my VCR > can do that quite nicely. Having some more channels to chose from > wouldn't hurt either. This i

Re: [MBZ] Ebay warning

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 9:01 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Got an email today, message from ebay member, asking a question. Looked like the standard thing you would get from ebay. Sometimes people block their email addresses so it doesnt show up for you to simply respond to, so you have to

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
Oh I drive it hard enough! I have a natural lead foot, and enjoy putting my foot to the floor on longer on ramps. I'm very certain that it's not leaking anywhere. If it was dropping onto something hot, I'd smell it either all the time, or when I stop and idle, or when I'm running the car and p

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 8:57 AM, OK Don wrote: I don't konw that the filters do much to remove soot -- could I guess - so I'd have an analysis done to find out. For many years some toilet paper filter set-ups have been making the claim that they have the ability to lower soot content. The onl

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Luther Gulseth wrote: How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a leak) about 1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned parking-same each day) will only have 2-4 tiny drops of oil, the rear unde

[MBZ] nice '91 560SEL 4 sale in KC

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
saw this while on my Saturday night drive: 1991 560SEL, 143K, practically new tires, $6350, Kansas City Motors: 816-965-6300 swirl marks in paint on hood...forgot to look for rust, but it would be minimal, interior is immaculate. It was dark out, so not a real good look. No affil

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin wrote: On Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 09:15:09AM -0700, Dave M. wrote: If you're unsure of the filtration system, and/or the filter is teeny weeny, just change it every 5k or so and top up with some fresh M-1. For non-MB cars, I really like the K&N oil filters: http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
you can get them for cars too: http://www.dieselproducts.com/ Chris Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A friend told me of centrifugal filters for big diesels. If the > powerchoke > didn't have 252k on it, I'd consider one for it. Those sound pretty appealing to me. I'd want two, th

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
A friend told me of centrifugal filters for big diesels. If the powerchoke didn't have 252k on it, I'd consider one for it. Those sound pretty appealing to me. I'd want two, though. One, modified, would be on top the roof of the car as an antipersonnel measure. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 12:07:46PM -0500, Luther Gulseth wrote: > How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? > My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a leak) about > 1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned parking-same each > day) wil

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
So _nobody_ has the contact information for that car? My, I guess I _am_ safe then! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75 miles a week. If I want best fuel economy I need to be driving more gently and gettin

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My understanding on these diesels, especially the turbo-diesels, is 'not very'. The turbos run with positive manifold pressure a good portion of the time, which means that the prevailing winds (so to speak) are pushing

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 09:15:09AM -0700, Dave M. wrote: > If you're unsure of the filtration system, and/or the filter is teeny > weeny, just change it every 5k or so and top up with some fresh M-1. > For non-MB cars, I really like the K&N oil filters: > > http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter.htm >

Re: [MBZ] TV for Mac

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 8:28 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Justa sec here, are we looking to put TV on the computer like in from the cable line or antenna or are we looking to come from a VCR or other rca type video connection? I would like to watch TV via cable on my computer every now and then

Re: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Michael Hall
Hows the turbo? Seems like a lot of oil for just the valve stem seals. Mike >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth >Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:08 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals > >How c

[MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals

2006-02-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a leak) about 1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned parking-same each day) will only have 2-4 tiny drops of oil, the rear underside, bumper, and backe

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Dave M. wrote: Kaleb, Every engine is different, so if you want to do extended drains, you should at least do one or two oil analyses on the engine in question. Like Marshall said, the 61x engines may produce more soot, at least mine did. Johnny B's don't but he's probably the exception, lol. On

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/27/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not to sound like a Nazi, but that is why Hitler loved MB's. > He wanted the VW for the people - something they could afford > OK, enough for now, I'll be surprised if anyone has read this far! > > Chris > I read this far I was

Re: [MBZ] Ebay warning

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Don't feel bad I had exactly the same thing happen to me some months ago. I didn't realize what was going on until the next day. Luckily nothing happened but I was upset, here I am a computer professional, all day long I warn people about stuff like that and here I get caught... Now I never cl

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Dave M.
If you're unsure of the filtration system, and/or the filter is teeny weeny, just change it every 5k or so and top up with some fresh M-1. For non-MB cars, I really like the K&N oil filters: http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter.htm They're about $10 and available at many FLAPS / McParts. :) -Dav

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Depends on how good the engine is and how its driven. My '96 Dodge Dakota gasser showed significant fuel dilution at 8,000. Thats probably because my wife drives it just to work and back, so it only goes about 5 miles in an average day. The way things are lining up this year 8,000 miles should

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Really? I keep forgetting to use 5th, I've gotten so used to a 4spd after 50kmi. I'm probably going an extra 10-15 miles out of my 80 mile round trip commute in 4th when I could be in 5th. I figure thats 50-75 miles a week. If I want best fuel economy I need to be driving more gently and getting

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Central MA. We hit -5F last night, the 240D was not interested in starting this morning. I put the block heater on for an hour and then thanked heaven that I bought a new battery the old one pooped out in about 20 seconds. The new one mananged to whip the starter around and get things going. O

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes

2006-02-27 Thread LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ On 2/27/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Who is "Big Don"? > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 124K > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >

Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 12:33 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: Maybe we should all sign up under johnny B and make him the Amsoil baron superhero. I certainly wouldn't mind any inquiries and I'm willing to work with anyone interested in Amsoil products. I just recently became a dealer and plan on d

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
Ditto. They are simple machines, minimal electronics, yet not sloppy...injection parts with micron toleraces that last FOREVER. After reading about the IP and realizing mine has been going for 211,000 with not a single problem - well, that just blows my mind. Diesel engines are beautiful in

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

2006-02-27 Thread LT Don
I can see something like that happening in Dale City. It is the blue collar part of Woodbridge VA. I used to live in the "yuppie" part, Lake Ridge, for almost a decade. A bedroom community of military folks and government workers. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB

Re: [MBZ] Ratchet lube

2006-02-27 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 27, 2006, at 12:21 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: When I broke the guts of my 1968 era Craftsman rachet, they wouldn't give me a new one and insisted on a repair kit. Still works just fine (and I think I did it twice with the socket retaining mechanism being the part that failed). Cr

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread Potter, Tom E
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Re: [MBZ] Ebay warning

2006-02-27 Thread l02turner
Sorry you got snookered - I've come to the conclusion that eBay *never* sends emails requiring a response. The only valid emails I from them are only to tell me that my acccount is about to be charged. Also, they *always* address me as "Dear Mr. Turner, - never by my sign on name and never as

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes

2006-02-27 Thread Donald Snook
Johnny B wrote: "I don't get it either. If you were a Psych nurse you'd no doubt have the answer(s) to that one. Maybe Big Don will shed some light on the subject." Who is "Big Don"? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 124K

[MBZ] Sorta OT: MAKE Magazine

2006-02-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Any of you get MAKE magazine? (This guy apparently writes for it) A friend turned me on to it, I had to get a subscription. It is full of all kinds of articles that would likely appeal to those who spend inordinate amounts of time and money on old Benzes, and enjoy doing it. My next little

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-27 Thread Rich Thomas
You need to use Mercedes tighting oil. --R Bruce Lulfs wrote: I am a new MB owner and could not buy a nice car. I got a 85 300 SD With the help of a new friend got it to run nice. I took it out for a short drive and made a fast stop ( Did not shut it off ) Walking back to the car I saw oil com

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
I have no idea how to replace them, but I know that Marshall says they are designed to leak before they blow and when they do, you empty your engine of oil very quickly, usually before you know it, and hence will need a new engine. Chris Richard Murdoch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The lo

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
some cars are plain and others are more like planes, but yeah, I think I meant plain. Chris Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:22:16 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann wrote: > Sieglinde (zeeg-linda) = soft victory (a real German name). It's > appropriate if i

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/26/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I change at 15,000, all mine are diesels (Except Cathy's Jeep) > mostly 617.952s. 1 601, 1 602. You know that oil analysis is the only > way to tell what's going on in your engine. Wait ... let me understand ... you drive 15K miles between oi

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