Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer?
that will work. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer? Actually, the listing will say: The attached photos don't really do this dress justice. It is absolutely gorgeous! I thought about modeling the dress for a photo but that just seemed wrong given that I have a bald spot on my head and a goatee on my chin – I think someone already pulled that stunt on eBay a while back. Besides, if I were to model for a photo then (1) I could no longer state that the dress has never been worn and (2) my wife would keep a copy of the photo and would certainly threaten to show it to my co-workers if I ever forget our wedding anniversary.
Re: [MBZ] OT Toyo Smoke
Rick and Curt et al. The oil was changed to 5w40 M1 in an attempt to improve things ( like stuck rings ) at the last change before the vsos change. The cylinder walls were very clean, no marks, no discoloration, no cross hatch etc. barely a ridge at the top of the cylinder wall. A thought has occurred, (stop the presses!) the engine, when cold, does not immediately start to smoke, it takes about 5-10 seconds. Waiting for the oil splash? My daughter ( 30 years old, blonde, model beautiful and still not married!) thinks that a Diesel benz is perfect for me, she, however, now drives an Honda RsxR 6 speed 160 mph rice rocket! Rick Knobe Uh, rings.. What did the cylinders look like with the head off? Maybe she needs an oil burner (diesel).. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ 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 - New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Apr 09 23:57:58 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.196]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FSjn4-0002kW-7R for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:57:58 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id i28so549756wxd for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:57:56 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition:references; b=QYKkQs7LI2C1uCAGlmXxcgMGmonGqtfjDiRcAHi8vH5Twd1cVxULlLp4jVKKZpUjSgabNK7BeW9EPD5sWNQDDVztbQzfHqb8Tjp0dhotZtAdWNUCKjjv9el/Cwr4AuWBtqxNuJF441OXk+A5LxxpyUt91/sSZ+o9upu3RmB/LzA= Received: by 10.70.72.16 with SMTP id u16mr4840805wxa; Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:57:56 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.70.124.9 with HTTP; Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:57:56 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2006 18:57:56 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer? 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: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:57:58 - And the rest of us don't feel need to decorate ourselves with diamonds to look good (enough) -- On 4/9/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some men are secure in their masculinity. Some others are afraid to wear = a diamond earring. -- 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] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...
If a door/trunk/fuel door lock is suspect, couldn't a person reach over and unlock the passenger door by itself, then unlock the trunk, then pull the fuel door lock, as a way to isolate the leaking acuator? This is, if all doors start locked in that process. Follow my logic, or is it flawed? It is flawed, in that when you override the locking system by pulling a knob the vacuum actuator doesn't move, you pop a toggle spring in the mechanism into its other state and override just the lock. The actuators themselves are actually very strong, and are hard to override. It's pretty easy to get at the 4-way tees under the floor mats, so just divide and conquer there. Chances are good it's the trunk actuator, though. Those are the only ones I've had fail so far. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...
On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 17:28:06 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's pretty easy to get at the 4-way tees under the floor mats, so just divide and conquer there. Chances are good it's the trunk actuator, though. Those are the only ones I've had fail so far. I've had a fuel door and two passenger door actuators fail. Craig
Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer?
My guess is the meatloaf happens more often than the greasy mechanical work. On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:49:43 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you NOT in on the joke, I wear a diamond stud in my left ear lobe. It was a first anniversary present from my wife (the earring and the piercing) in 1996. I remove the diamond about as often as I remove my wedding band, which isn't very often -- I do take the ring off when I make meatloaf or am going to be doing greasy-hand mechanical work, but that is about it. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
[MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Model-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
no pictures worth a darn, no details in the auction, seller is on crack Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
I can't argue the point that the seller does not provide enough info. If the Mercedes really is what he states it is then he should have dozens of inside outside photos of the car. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 10:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult no pictures worth a darn, no details in the auction, seller is on crack Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antiqu e-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 ___ 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] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
exactly Tom Hargrave wrote: I can't argue the point that the seller does not provide enough info. If the Mercedes really is what he states it is then he should have dozens of inside outside photos of the car. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 10:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult no pictures worth a darn, no details in the auction, seller is on crack Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antiqu e-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 ___ 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] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled........
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:45:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Kaleb, you are just too hard on the guy! Wait until you see what this one has! I could not find the original ad on CL (but I did manage to save it earlier along with a picture of his prize!). You'll be able to read it in this reply, though: http://austin.craigslist.org/car/149166896.html Also, check this guy's reply to the same ad! http://austin.craigslist.org/car/149165463.html Actually, I now think the whole thing may have been a gag!! Omar.
[MBZ] OM603 water injection project - update
The latest data from my water injection (ok, actually washer fluid, which is a methanol water mix) saga is posted here: http://buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475 Short summary: Even with much larger amounts injected, there's a limit to reduction in IAT's, and nearly *zero* reduction of EGT's. Oddly, I'm now getting a measureable power gain with the injection, possibly from the methanol being burned as additional fuel. That's nice for a short term power boost, but still won't allow me to maintain long-term WOT like for climbing hills or top speed (where I have to back off the throttle to keep EGT's from melting pistons.) O_o -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 263kmi (Sportline)
Re: [MBZ] OM603 water injection project - update
That is dissappointing. Iwas sure hoping that you'd come acorss the ultimate easy nad cheap solution! I haven't kept up with all the threads on Rusty's forum - does Casey have IAT readings pre and post FMIC? To be more specific, does anyone have data correlating IAT with EGT in a 603? On 4/9/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The latest data from my water injection (ok, actually washer fluid, which is a methanol water mix) saga is posted here: http://buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475 Short summary: Even with much larger amounts injected, there's a limit to reduction in IAT's, and nearly *zero* reduction of EGT's. Oddly, I'm now getting a measureable power gain with the injection, possibly from the methanol being burned as additional fuel. That's nice for a short term power boost, but still won't allow me to maintain long-term WOT like for climbing hills or top speed (where I have to back off the throttle to keep EGT's from melting pistons.) O_o -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 263kmi (Sportline) -- 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] OT Toyo Smoke
How many miles to the quart of oil? Maybe it's not engine oil! Does it have an automatic transmission? If so, it could be ATF that is being sucked into the intake via the accumulator. Other possibilities include slurping brake fluid through the brake booster. Antifreeze also results in tremendous white smoke, especially if it's lodged in the cat. There's a time delay until the cat heats up then hoo boy! A joke that experience mechanics like to play on the newbies. Dump a little antifreeze down an open exhaust pipe, so that the newly assembled engine then smokes like crazy after it runs a bit. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes?
Jim Cathey wrote: Have you gotten a quote from an auto trim place for redoing the adhesive striping? It might not be that bad. The adhesive striping on our SDL is failing now. I'd thought about it, but if I'm stuck with the stripes, I'd rather do them properly. Something about the adhesive variety just doesn't appeal. Like Peter's car, the finish on mine isn't worth much investment. Actually, it isn't even worth the $20 or so I'll spend doing this, but for the novelty of a new DIY project. Tom
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. Poor Strichacht, no one appreciates them anymore. Tom
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. Poor Strichacht, no one appreciates them anymore. Tom ___ 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 Re Toyo underage smokin'
Hi, All Thanks for all the info.and suggestions. It is engine oil ( $5/qt Mobil 1 5W40 ). No other fluid disappears at the rate of a quart per 130 miles, with no apparent leaks. Yesterday here in good old Massachusetts, on Rt128, there were 6 or so morons playing grab-ass in the two left lanes in front of me, so I avoided them and went past at good speed to the accompaniment of a slight blue haze, considerably in excess of 55 mph. When the Valve guide seals were recently replaced the intake valve guides were well within spec. and the exhaust guide clearances were at the upper limit. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA - Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Apr 10 13:50:55 2006 Received: from mercury.delhitel.net ([204.14.56.2]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FSwn4-0001mY-KJ for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:50:55 + Received: from Internet030 ([204.14.57.6]) by mercury.delhitel.net (8.12.11/8.12.11) with SMTP id k3ADoigL025749 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:50:44 -0400 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:53:32 -0400 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 6.00.2900.2527 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2527 X-delhitel-MailScanner-Information: Please contact the ISP for more information X-delhitel-MailScanner: Found to be clean X-MailScanner-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD 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: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:50:55 - It has clamps, so must be a replacement - I have a bunch of paper work on it from the previous owner I'm going to look through to check. Do lifetime muffler warranties follow the car or just the owner? Dave W I had holes in the pipes as well, not just the muffler. Most likely the center muffler is hollow if the rear is bad, it goes first. Factory rear muffler is welded on, replacements are usually clamped, so if you have a welded joint, the mufflers are likely originals.
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
No that would be a US model, they are fairly common. Tom Hargrave wrote: The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. Poor Strichacht, no one appreciates them anymore. Tom ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD
Do lifetime muffler warranties follow the car or just the owner? Usually just the owner. They have to pay out on very few that way. If you bought it locally, get the PO to take it in! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
Check your records, from my understanding the 108 / 109 bodies imported into the US were V8 only. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult No that would be a US model, they are fairly common. Tom Hargrave wrote: The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. Poor Strichacht, no one appreciates them anymore. Tom ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. I have a small-bumper 250C, and it's even a hardtop convertible! Doubt I could get 10K for it anywhere, I probably overpaid at $2600. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
Well first of all this is a 114, there are plenty of 114 6 cylinder engines imported into the US. As for 108/109, there were also plenty of those brought in as well. The 4.5 didnt arrive until 71 in the 108/109. Before that they were all 6 cylinder. Tom Hargrave wrote: Check your records, from my understanding the 108 / 109 bodies imported into the US were V8 only. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs
Constantine N. Polites wrote: Just a note for glow plug removal. You will save yourself a lot of grief if you remove the intake manifold. Well, that might happen anyway. Sunday, while tring to replace the boost pressure control hose on the turbo, I removed the several other pieces of hardware for better access. One such piece, the breather hose, went SNAP at the valve cover endbusted off flush at the gromet while tring to remove it. Oh s**t. I can account for all (well, almsost all) of the plastic, so I'm pretty confident none went down the breather hole, but short of removing the valve cover (and now, part of the intake manifold), any tricks to getting this plastic out? Also, aside from running rough, will I do any real damage leaving the hose disconnected at the valve cover? No real amount of driving, just jocking it around so I can get another vehicle out of the garage. Thanks, Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
Re: [MBZ] OT Re Toyo underage smokin'
On Apr 10, 2006, at 9:41 AM, Frederick Moir wrote: Hi, All Thanks for all the info.and suggestions. It is engine oil ( $5/qt Mobil 1 5W40 ). No other fluid disappears at the rate of a quart per 130 miles, with no apparent leaks. Yesterday here in good old Massachusetts, on Rt128, there were 6 or so morons playing grab-ass in the two left lanes in front of me, so I avoided them and went past at good speed to the accompaniment of a slight blue haze, considerably in excess of 55 mph. When the Valve guide seals were recently replaced the intake valve guides were well within spec. and the exhaust guide clearances were at the upper limit. TIA Fred Moir More likely than not, an engine that smokes blue under acceleration has bad piston rings. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
---Original Message--- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check your records, from my understanding the 108 / 109 bodies imported into the US were V8 only. This is a 114. John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
[MBZ] A /8 that really is worth ten grand
...Or not. It only has half as many switches as it needs. In the Dr Dre era before 26 spinners and before underbody neon lights, this was the ultimate street machine: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4629145179 Tom
[MBZ] OT Smokin' Toy
Thanks All. Looks as if I'll have to pull it apart, again! Was hoping for a miracle cure in a can, rats! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Gimmee the Klatta any day. - Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Apr 10 14:26:00 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FSxL4-0005TC-6A for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:25:59 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-253.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.253] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k3AEQaGG031799 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:26:36 -0700 Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:25:52 -0700 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:26:36 -0700 (PDT) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] A /8 that really is worth ten grand 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: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:26:02 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4629145179 Wonder why they didn't show the crap in the trunk. Or what might be under the hood. Caveat emptor! -- Jim
[MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush (update)
First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of valuable insight. Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat housing, the radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to and from the heator core and removed the resevoir cap and ran gallons and gallons of water through it. It produced a lot of rust and crud from the acid flush and I am guessing that this must have been slowing things down. Filled it up with Zerex G-05 and it is now running cooler than ever by about 10-15 degress. Thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 94kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
[MBZ] why is this going for so much money?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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] Back on the list; palindromes
oh boy andrew strasfogel wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush (update)
On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of valuable insight. Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat housing, the radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to and from the heator core and removed the resevoir cap and ran gallons and gallons of water through it. It produced a lot of rust and crud from the acid flush and I am guessing that this must have been slowing things down. Filled it up with Zerex G-05 and it is now running cooler than ever by about 10-15 degress. Thanks, Dan Elliott Great news. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?
Shill bidding? High bidder is also in OK (same state as seller), judging from his ebay handle... On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] Back on the list; palindromes
I guess I laid myself open for THAT comment... On 4/10/06, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
Mmmm the 83 300TDt has a vin number ending in 015779 The previous owner also had a 300SDL which also had a vin number ending in 015779 Since he filed all his receipts by car only one 300SDL receipt got into the 300TDt folder But chances of buying two benzs and having same build number? On 10-Apr-06, at 8:02 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? John 1983 300TDt 374k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 174k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 174k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40)
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
---Original Message--- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! No it isn't: 59 x 151 - 8909. What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? Getting better and better all the time... John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel- 1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB- 182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Dent? What dent? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] palindromes
Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs
A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the head anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll likely need a new seal where the tube attaches to the valve cover, this seal is often fossilized after 5-10 years. My originals came out in chunks and felt like plastic... it should be nice, soft rubber. A new PCV tube is something like $30 I think. No worries about driving the car around the driveway with the PCV not connected, but I wouldn't drive it down the road like that... you'll be blowing quite a bit of oil vapor out the valve cover hole, and sucking unfiltered air into the rubber intake snorkel. =) -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:01:44 -0400 From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs Sunday, while tring to replace the boost pressure control hose on the turbo, I removed the several other pieces of hardware for better access. One such piece, the breather hose, went SNAP at the valve cover endbusted off flush at the gromet while tring to remove it. Oh s**t. I can account for all (well, almsost all) of the plastic, so I'm pretty confident none went down the breather hole, but short of removing the valve cover (and now, part of the intake manifold), any tricks to getting this plastic out? Also, aside from running rough, will I do any real damage leaving the hose disconnected at the valve cover? No real amount of driving, just jocking it around so I can get another vehicle out of the garage. Thanks, Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes
Buy a lottery ticket. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes oh boy andrew strasfogel wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] palindromes
But the odds are much greater for a number to be prime if it's 100... On 4/10/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] Back on the list; palindromes
That was sweet...nothing like a good pun. I reckon that technically was a pun. Bob rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes I guess I laid myself open for THAT comment... On 4/10/06, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 ___ 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] palindromes
That was a dyslexic move... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] palindromes Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] 190D status (glow plugs today)
Replaced the bad #2 glow plug. I'd bought the replacement a long time ago, the old plug measured some 30+ ohms, versus the 0.6 ohms it ought to. Fortunately for me #2 is the one you can reach without taking off the intake manifold, so it was fairly easy (a relative term!) to replace. I almost blew it because I couldn't find my deep 12mm socket and tried to make do with the regular one only half-engaged. After rounding off the shoulder of the plug I looked harder, and eventually found my set of deep metrics. That and a shot of PB and it came right out. With all five plugs measuring reasonably I turned on the key, to find no glow plug light and a harsh buzzing from under the hood. Tracking it down resulted in finding that the GP relay (005 545 18 32) was buzzing. I double-checked the wiring to it and its fuse, everything looked good. No buzzing if the GP's were unplugged, and directly jumping the ignition terminal at the relay resulted in the same symptoms. I grabbed a spare 5-cylinder GP relay (Bosch, 002 545 06 32) from the parts pile, no doubt from some 123, and plugged it in its place. It worked fine, though still didn't light the dash light (which does work, I've gotten it to come on sometimes). So I'm going to open up the relay and have a look. The 123 relay is non-optimal because the mounting ears are on the wrong side. Inside the relay nothing looked obviously bad. I'll probably try a resolder job on it, but first I have to strip the protective coating off of the board. The current 'measuring' is somewhat elegantly done by a reed switch. GP's #2-4 are fed through a single fat winding of strap copper around the reed switch. GP #1 is fed through a narrower counter-wound coil located inside the strap, it probably has three turns (it's hard to see). If the GP's all draw equal current, the two flux paths roughly cancel and the reed switch sees insignificant magnetic flux and doesn't close. #5 is an obvious bag on the side, and has its own reed switch with a 6-turn coil (in series with #5) around it. One presumes that its switch is logically combined with the other one to run the light. The stripping and resoldering went fine and the relay no longer buzzes. But the dash light still doesn't go on. Probing shows that both reed switches activate, and I think the main one is not supposed to if everything is OK. I opened the Bosch relay and found that it's built somewhat differently. There's only a single reed switch, with two countered assymetrical windings. #1, again, is pitted against the other four. (If you ask me, it's a better design.) The backwards housing can be corrected just by putting it back together the other way around, so if I ever need to I can substitute the 123 relay into the 201. On the bench, the repaired relay seems to work properly. With the reed switch from #5 jumpered 'on', the lamp output goes high for awhile when power is applied, then goes out. If the starter terminal is momentarily powered the relay shuts off when the starter terminal is released. The relay seems to be fine, so I reinstalled it in the car. ...Which only leaves the glow plugs themselves. Measuring resistance is only a poor substitute on high-current items like these. I grabbed a big Cherry microswitch and two alligator leads, and the clamp-on ammeter. I measured the current draw of each of the glow plugs in turn, and found that all but #1 started off at about 25A and dropped down to around 12A as it heated up. #1, however, started off at 40A and dropped down to 25A. As it's drawing nearly 2x the current it should, the magnetic circuit _is_ imbalanced and the light _should_ be off. I'll have to order another glow plug for #1. But the car should start anyway even if #1 is getting too hot! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues
Second issue - the rear light and the front small square light (next to the four-position light switch in front of the sunroof) are not lighting. I The passenger reading light? how do I remove the light/switch assembly from the front roof? If it's like a 126, the entire assembly pushes to one side and the other side pulls down into the car. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes - generator comment
But then no matter what the odds, if you have enough tries the chances are good. If the chance is one in a million and there are 30 or so million occurrences each year it gets more likely. The rarity is greater that it happen to one individual who only buys a house / car every few years. BTW - FLAPS didn't have the NGK plug I needed for my 'new' generator, but suggested an E3 instead. At $5.97 each I'm not surprised ;-) Claims it is a VERY good plug. We shall see. Got a quart of Mobil 1 15W-50 extended service detergent [detergent oil is specified in the manual Russ found for me] just to complete the overkill. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lee Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes where P is the number of primes occurring between 1000 and , the answer would be P/8999 x (P-1)/8998 If you want to google for primes under 10,000 and count 'em, feel free. Lee On Monday 10 April 2006 9:10, Richard Hattaway wrote: You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are primes?? On 4/8/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm back safe and sound from Tennessee and have re-enabled my Mercedes list email delivery. I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: Our car: 226622 One rental: 31313 Another rental: 19191 Craig ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 ___ 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] ATF and lighting issues
If that's what the small square light is (as opposed to the larger rectangular light that's closer to the driver), then yes. Also, which side does it slide toward? It has the sunroof switch built into the assembly, so I really don't feel like breaking it. On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Second issue - the rear light and the front small square light (next to the four-position light switch in front of the sunroof) are not lighting. I The passenger reading light? how do I remove the light/switch assembly from the front roof? If it's like a 126, the entire assembly pushes to one side and the other side pulls down into the car. -- 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 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)
When my dash light wasn't lighting, I just replaced all 5 GPs at once and saved the headache of diagnosis entirely. Never had a problem again. On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replaced the bad #2 glow plug. I'd bought the replacement a long time ago, the old plug measured some 30+ ohms, versus the 0.6 ohms it ought to. Fortunately for me #2 is the one you can reach without taking off the intake manifold, so it was fairly easy (a relative term!) to replace. I almost blew it because I couldn't find my deep 12mm socket and tried to make do with the regular one only half-engaged. After rounding off the shoulder of the plug I looked harder, and eventually found my set of deep metrics. That and a shot of PB and it came right out. With all five plugs measuring reasonably I turned on the key, to find no glow plug light and a harsh buzzing from under the hood. Tracking it down resulted in finding that the GP relay (005 545 18 32) was buzzing. I double-checked the wiring to it and its fuse, everything looked good. No buzzing if the GP's were unplugged, and directly jumping the ignition terminal at the relay resulted in the same symptoms. I grabbed a spare 5-cylinder GP relay (Bosch, 002 545 06 32) from the parts pile, no doubt from some 123, and plugged it in its place. It worked fine, though still didn't light the dash light (which does work, I've gotten it to come on sometimes). So I'm going to open up the relay and have a look. The 123 relay is non-optimal because the mounting ears are on the wrong side. Inside the relay nothing looked obviously bad. I'll probably try a resolder job on it, but first I have to strip the protective coating off of the board. The current 'measuring' is somewhat elegantly done by a reed switch. GP's #2-4 are fed through a single fat winding of strap copper around the reed switch. GP #1 is fed through a narrower counter-wound coil located inside the strap, it probably has three turns (it's hard to see). If the GP's all draw equal current, the two flux paths roughly cancel and the reed switch sees insignificant magnetic flux and doesn't close. #5 is an obvious bag on the side, and has its own reed switch with a 6-turn coil (in series with #5) around it. One presumes that its switch is logically combined with the other one to run the light. The stripping and resoldering went fine and the relay no longer buzzes. But the dash light still doesn't go on. Probing shows that both reed switches activate, and I think the main one is not supposed to if everything is OK. I opened the Bosch relay and found that it's built somewhat differently. There's only a single reed switch, with two countered assymetrical windings. #1, again, is pitted against the other four. (If you ask me, it's a better design.) The backwards housing can be corrected just by putting it back together the other way around, so if I ever need to I can substitute the 123 relay into the 201. On the bench, the repaired relay seems to work properly. With the reed switch from #5 jumpered 'on', the lamp output goes high for awhile when power is applied, then goes out. If the starter terminal is momentarily powered the relay shuts off when the starter terminal is released. The relay seems to be fine, so I reinstalled it in the car. ...Which only leaves the glow plugs themselves. Measuring resistance is only a poor substitute on high-current items like these. I grabbed a big Cherry microswitch and two alligator leads, and the clamp-on ammeter. I measured the current draw of each of the glow plugs in turn, and found that all but #1 started off at about 25A and dropped down to around 12A as it heated up. #1, however, started off at 40A and dropped down to 25A. As it's drawing nearly 2x the current it should, the magnetic circuit _is_ imbalanced and the light _should_ be off. I'll have to order another glow plug for #1. But the car should start anyway even if #1 is getting too hot! -- 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 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?
That there's one of those certified pre-owned gems. Much better than just plain old used! Gary On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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
[MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.
Dave M. wrote: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the head anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll likely need a new seal where the tube attaches to the valve cover, this seal is often fossilized after 5-10 years. My originals came out in chunks and felt like plastic... it should be nice, soft rubber. A new PCV tube is something like $30 I think. No worries about driving the car around the driveway with the PCV not connected, but I wouldn't drive it down the road like that... you'll be blowing quite a bit of oil vapor out the valve cover hole, and sucking unfiltered air into the rubber intake snorkel. =) -Dave M. Dave, Yah, I know...That rubber gromet was solid like plastic. Did not know if that came out, too. Now for blowing oil.as a precaution I plugged both holes. (don't ask my why, I thaught it was a good idea at the time). Well, I ran the car for about 45 secondsThe dip stick blew out and so did ALOT of oilnow all over the front of the engine, but not a drop on the new hood pad. vbdg Once the new hose is installed, I'll be de-greasing the engine compartment, then back to our regularly scheduled program of attacking the bad GP. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
[MBZ] You Leave for a Week .....
Just got home from a week long trip to TN . and the cyber post office could barely get my mailbox door closed from all the mail. Joy of Joy in catching up I see Jim has finished the 240D enough to sell Clay joins me in gnashing of teeth at Apple I'll be back in *another* week, after I've ready all the mail. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)
Don't tell SWMBA this but someone as smart as you are only unemployed because you want to be :). If you were here, I'd pay you $4 an hour to work on the golf course, you could quit when you got rich. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 11:10 AM Subject: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today) Replaced the bad #2 glow plug. I'd bought the replacement a long time ago, the old plug measured some 30+ ohms, versus the 0.6 ohms it ought to. Fortunately for me #2 is the one you can reach without taking off the intake manifold, so it was fairly easy (a relative term!) to replace. I almost blew it because I couldn't find my deep 12mm socket and tried to make do with the regular one only half-engaged. After rounding off the shoulder of the plug I looked harder, and eventually found my set of deep metrics. That and a shot of PB and it came right out. With all five plugs measuring reasonably I turned on the key, to find no glow plug light and a harsh buzzing from under the hood. Tracking it down resulted in finding that the GP relay (005 545 18 32) was buzzing. I double-checked the wiring to it and its fuse, everything looked good. No buzzing if the GP's were unplugged, and directly jumping the ignition terminal at the relay resulted in the same symptoms. I grabbed a spare 5-cylinder GP relay (Bosch, 002 545 06 32) from the parts pile, no doubt from some 123, and plugged it in its place. It worked fine, though still didn't light the dash light (which does work, I've gotten it to come on sometimes). So I'm going to open up the relay and have a look. The 123 relay is non-optimal because the mounting ears are on the wrong side. Inside the relay nothing looked obviously bad. I'll probably try a resolder job on it, but first I have to strip the protective coating off of the board. The current 'measuring' is somewhat elegantly done by a reed switch. GP's #2-4 are fed through a single fat winding of strap copper around the reed switch. GP #1 is fed through a narrower counter-wound coil located inside the strap, it probably has three turns (it's hard to see). If the GP's all draw equal current, the two flux paths roughly cancel and the reed switch sees insignificant magnetic flux and doesn't close. #5 is an obvious bag on the side, and has its own reed switch with a 6-turn coil (in series with #5) around it. One presumes that its switch is logically combined with the other one to run the light. The stripping and resoldering went fine and the relay no longer buzzes. But the dash light still doesn't go on. Probing shows that both reed switches activate, and I think the main one is not supposed to if everything is OK. I opened the Bosch relay and found that it's built somewhat differently. There's only a single reed switch, with two countered assymetrical windings. #1, again, is pitted against the other four. (If you ask me, it's a better design.) The backwards housing can be corrected just by putting it back together the other way around, so if I ever need to I can substitute the 123 relay into the 201. On the bench, the repaired relay seems to work properly. With the reed switch from #5 jumpered 'on', the lamp output goes high for awhile when power is applied, then goes out. If the starter terminal is momentarily powered the relay shuts off when the starter terminal is released. The relay seems to be fine, so I reinstalled it in the car. ...Which only leaves the glow plugs themselves. Measuring resistance is only a poor substitute on high-current items like these. I grabbed a big Cherry microswitch and two alligator leads, and the clamp-on ammeter. I measured the current draw of each of the glow plugs in turn, and found that all but #1 started off at about 25A and dropped down to around 12A as it heated up. #1, however, started off at 40A and dropped down to 25A. As it's drawing nearly 2x the current it should, the magnetic circuit _is_ imbalanced and the light _should_ be off. I'll have to order another glow plug for #1. But the car should start anyway even if #1 is getting too hot! -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.
Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/10/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave M. wrote: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the head anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll likely need a new seal where the tube attaches to the valve cover, this seal is often fossilized after 5-10 years. My originals came out in chunks and felt like plastic... it should be nice, soft rubber. A new PCV tube is something like $30 I think. No worries about driving the car around the driveway with the PCV not connected, but I wouldn't drive it down the road like that... you'll be blowing quite a bit of oil vapor out the valve cover hole, and sucking unfiltered air into the rubber intake snorkel. =) -Dave M. Dave, Yah, I know...That rubber gromet was solid like plastic. Did not know if that came out, too. Now for blowing oil.as a precaution I plugged both holes. (don't ask my why, I thaught it was a good idea at the time). Well, I ran the car for about 45 secondsThe dip stick blew out and so did ALOT of oilnow all over the front of the engine, but not a drop on the new hood pad. vbdg Once the new hose is installed, I'll be de-greasing the engine compartment, then back to our regularly scheduled program of attacking the bad GP. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] 190D status (glow plugs today)
A shorted (low resistance) plug is VERY unusual, but you've obviously found one. Usually a short will blow the fuse (or if it's internal to the glow plug, the plug shortly will fail). All the dash light NOT illuminating means is that the system needs to be serviced. Usually it's an open plug, but not always. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)
If you were here, I'd pay you $4 an hour to work on the golf course, you could quit when you got rich. Nah, I've got this little, umm, _problem_ with gophers... A shorted (low resistance) plug is VERY unusual, but you've obviously found one. Usually a short will blow the fuse (or if it's internal to Maybe I should put it up on eBay! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.
Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? Like enemies, there's _always_ blowby. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues
If that's what the small square light is (as opposed to the larger rectangular light that's closer to the driver), then yes. Goes with the little book symbol on the switch. Also, which side does it slide toward? It has the sunroof switch built into the assembly, so I really don't feel like breaking it. According to TFM, you pull it towards the sunroof switch side and the other side pulls out first. -- Jim
[MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran
I'm working in Spain for few weeks. Avis car rental in Madrid set me up with a brand new VW Touran. It looks like a Golf on steroids. It's actually a mini van that comforably seats 5. With a TDI and a six speed, this thing really flys. And the little dash computer is always showing 4, 5 or 6 liters/100 km. A friend here tells me Mercedes sells a very similar vehicle (probably an A Class?). I love this car. Why can't we buy cars like this in the US? Ned Kleinhenz
Re: [MBZ] palindromes
Angelo thus bridged the palindrome and prime threads with his palindromic prime number addresses. Well done! On 4/10/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was a dyslexic move... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] palindromes Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ 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] Slightly OT - VW Touran
Because the President has friends in the oil biz and they need to ream you for as long as they possibly can? Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 3:15 PM To: Mercedes Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran I'm working in Spain for few weeks. Avis car rental in Madrid set me up with a brand new VW Touran. It looks like a Golf on steroids. It's actually a mini van that comforably seats 5. With a TDI and a six speed, this thing really flys. And the little dash computer is always showing 4, 5 or 6 liters/100 km. A friend here tells me Mercedes sells a very similar vehicle (probably an A Class?). I love this car. Why can't we buy cars like this in the US? Ned Kleinhenz ___ 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] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
Only problem it has two doors too many. The four door W114/115 are a bit on the boring side but the C114 actually is a very classy looking car and IMHO better than the C123. However when you sell something it is better to ask for too much then too little, you can always come down in price but it is hard to go up in price when the phone rings off the hook. Yeah I know this is ebay but I thought I'd write it anyway. Hendrik who has been having a hard time with supposed hippies who are into BDSM and don't understand why I am not - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby,inhaled too many pot fumes as a child,and smokes too much crack as an adult If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.3.5/300 - Release Date: 3/04/2006
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult
Oooh yeah the fantastic D-jetronic system, not so bad if you can work on it yourself but take it to a mechanic and you can kiss your retirement fund goodbye. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby,inhaled too many pot fumes as a child,and smokes too much crack as an adult The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. Poor Strichacht, no one appreciates them anymore. Tom ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.3.5/300 - Release Date: 3/04/2006
[MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?
My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly harder to turn. After about 2 minutes, it goes back to normal. I could go out on a limb and suggest the steering pump is going bad, but I've been wrong before with apparently simple assumptions like that. If it is the pump, is it fixable? Easy fix? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300
Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?
Can you check to see if there are any driveway spots of oil? Mine is leaking a tad and spots occur under the drivers side front just back from the bumper. Looking at the 2nd rebuild now. On 4/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dave walton wrote: My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly harder to turn. After about 2 minutes, it goes back to normal. I could go out on a limb and suggest the steering pump is going bad, but I've been wrong before with apparently simple assumptions like that. If it is the pump, is it fixable? Easy fix? I'd start by changing the PS fluid and the filter. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ 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 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran
Your friend m,ight be talking about the B-Classs which we have here in Canada but is only available with that filthy gasoline crap. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD
Very likely the center muffler is shot then. peter
Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?
Dave you're one of the brighter guys on the list. You've probably already checked fluid level.Have you checked if the serpentine belt is loose or the belt is slipping. Is the belt tensioner set to the right tension? There was a procecure to do it on the Dvd. If you need it let me know. Got ya beat on a starter issue on our V12. One part number for it per the EPC. MB Dealer sends it to me. Have Bedford MB put it in because of some broken ribs. MB dealer starter is a direct opposite of the one they take out of the car. So they put the old one back in. Send the new one back to the dealer with a spare core from a 1995 I had. The 1995 starter matched up to the one they sent me. MB Dealer gets in two more starters and they're all the same - all 4 match. The one in our car is the oddball. Will try and jack it up tommorrow and pull it out to get the Bosch number off it. Possibly the previous owner may have had it in upside down, or just a wrong part that was butchered to get it fit. Will try to determine it tommorrow. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 5:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold? My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly harder to turn. After about 2 minutes, it goes back to normal. I could go out on a limb and suggest the steering pump is going bad, but I've been wrong before with apparently simple assumptions like that. If it is the pump, is it fixable? Easy fix? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 ___ 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
