Re: [MBZ] Torque for delivery valve holder

2006-05-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Peter Frederick wrote: 25 ft/lbs twice, then 30 ft/lbs. Leaks, however, are bad o-rings that need to be replaced. Get new internal copper seals and do that at the same time. Peter What Peter said! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/16/06 3:22 PM, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son attempted to do a chin-up on ours, so I had to replace it. Not as awful as it might appear to be, though I can't remember if I had to remove a connector shell or not to get it threaded through the column. (At times I have had

[MBZ] 2006 Becker Mexico Radio

2006-05-17 Thread Ed Booher
Ok, my jaw dropped just a little bit here, and I haven't seen anything in list about it. Thought someone would have seen this before, but just in case not take a look here for pics: http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12924 Text from story: --- In-car radio specialists

[MBZ] 90 350SDL F/S

2006-05-17 Thread l02turner
Saw this while out today - 90 350SDL 249,000 miles, white/gray interior, new head, oil changes at 3k all service records, AC serviced recently Asking $6499, 804-334-3835 Located in Colonial Heights, Va. (just North of Petersburg.) Paint looks good but could benefit from a buffing - white

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Jim Cathey
It looks to me like the connector shell has to be removed. Sometimes, but not always. It's tight, taking the shell off really makes it easier, if you're positive you can get them all back right. If I am thinking correctly, you have to work from behind to undo the mounting screws, yes? (In

Re: [MBZ] Tire Purchase

2006-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Their tires are also not of the same quality as what you would get at a real tire store/tirerack. James Jetton wrote: Johnny, I just purchased a set of Michelins for the Powerstroke at Wal-mart. Out the door price of $166.00 each, which included lifetime rotation and balance, tire

Re: [MBZ] w126 column stalk replacement

2006-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you have to remove the steering wheel. Steve MacSween wrote: The thread about 190 blinker issues reminds me that I have a similar problem on my 300sd, have a used switch sitting on my back seat, but I've been putting off trying to do it, having taken a look at what a *wonderful* job it

Re: [MBZ] 90 350SDL F/S

2006-05-17 Thread Sunil Hari
it's a 350SDL - it's a rodbender all right. and a new head is definitely not curative. On 5/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saw this while out today - 90 350SDL 249,000 miles, white/gray interior, new head, oil changes at 3k all service records, AC serviced recently Asking

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

2006-05-17 Thread OK Don
Since I don't want the wheels tightened with an impact wrench - I takes the wheels (all 4) off and take them to the shop for new tires. They don't have a clue which car they'er going on. Most will ask - so tell them one that takes the tires you're buying. On 5/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

2006-05-17 Thread l02turner
Ha! Excellent! ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info -

[MBZ] cruise control amps

2006-05-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
I've been looking for my cruise control amp to send off to Jim Cathey, but can't find it. There was someone who recently advertised some on the list, but I can't find the email. Who was it? Thanks, Craig

Re: [MBZ] [MB] 300CE for sale/parts

2006-05-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Kaleb and trailer are on way:) Guess the tranny is going to be pretty sad too, however it is a two door and rust free so definatley worth putting a few dollars into. The doors alone would be worth 200. Then there is the fuel relay, steering box. Hendrik too far away for me to grab...plus

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Becker Mexico Radio

2006-05-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Drool, droooll. On 5/16/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, my jaw dropped just a little bit here, and I haven't seen anything in list about it. Thought someone would have seen this before, but just in case not take a look here for pics:

[MBZ] 87 300D turbo, 300k miles, having timing chain replaced, what else should I have done at same time?

2006-05-17 Thread RICHARD FIne
Hello, I am at a mileage point on my 1997 300D turbo that I know I need to have the timing chain replaced (also, which other related parts to the chain?), and would like to know what other maintenance I should have done while the valve cover is off (valves, etc.). Also, do I need to have the

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting ALDA

2006-05-17 Thread l02turner
While browsing the site you suggested ( http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/ ) I came across the url http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_intake/ where there are pages showing the EGR and what appears to be the elimination of the EGR. Has the EGR actually been

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

2006-05-17 Thread mykd1
Never heard of that being a state mandate, more than likely a store policy for liability reasons. Haven't tried the Falkens, but I heard they are good tires. But beware of the sporty treads they are a bit noisy 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999

[MBZ] question for Kaleb re Biodiesel list

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hey Kaleb, is the traffic on the biodiesel list extremely low, or do I need to do something different to actually start receiving the posts? I have received none since getting the welcome to the list email. Actually I got one post from someone, and it was regarding a post that I had made. Other

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amps

2006-05-17 Thread Harry Watkins
It was Jim Friesen Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] cruise control amps I've been

[MBZ] Question for Kaleb re Biodiesel list

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
Never mind. I got confirmation that all is normal. Thanks. Brian

[MBZ] Wires to radio

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
How many wires run to the back of the radio? I've got three hanging out of the hole that used to be where the radio lived, but the PO left vacant. I ask because the PO seemed to have a habit of screwing around with the wires in the thing, and I'm not sure what he did (or was trying to do). The

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amps/ I have a deal for you!

2006-05-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/16/2006 8:22:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been looking for my cruise control amp to send off to Jim Cathey, but can't find it. There was someone who recently advertised some on the list, but I can't find the email. Who was it?

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
Ah. Interesting insight, Bruce. Interesting subject to me. I've seen school bus drivers wave to city bus drivers. I've known Harley riders not to wave at Jap bike riders (but other, more congenial Harley riders do - even to crotch rockets!). I can say that I often wave to other fellow commuters

[MBZ] Glove box latch adjust

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
Anyone know if the glove box latch (the part that receives) is adjustable? I think I just did adjust it, whether it was meant to be or not. The door was not closing tightly enough to have the side surface that the driver can see be nicely concealed. So I loosened the two screws and pushed the

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
There is a reason Harley riders don't like ricers. Every couple of years some doctor or other gets the cotton wool out and wants to ban motorcycling because it it is dangerous and kills riders. Problem is one day some sort of politically correct government will listen and start to ban two

Re: [MBZ] Wires to radio

2006-05-17 Thread Dan Sandy Steadman
Brian, What a mess! Sounds similar to others I have seen. Depending on the radio you use, and the condition of your current wiring, you may be in for a bit of wiring. Hopefully, others will respond as well, and we can compare notes. The original Becker has two audio or speaker outputs: a

[MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread Neal Kramarcy
Thanks for the help list. But even without the parking brake shoes the noise continues. I can hear the rubbing of the pads on the rotor and am more convinced that the rotor is the problem; it just seems too loose. Maybe wheel bolts are too long to give a tight fit, but I really snug them

Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust

2006-05-17 Thread Jim Cathey
Anyone know if the glove box latch (the part that receives) is adjustable? I think I just did adjust it, whether it was meant to be or not. Sounds like it is. That door is one of the worst features of the 123, it is often a mess. It doesn't seem to hold up well, and once the latch (in the

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread Trampas
Neal, First note that back shock absorbers can make funny noises too. However if you believe the problem is with breaks here is a couple of things to try. #1 swap rotors with other side. #2 take brake caliper and compress it like you were putting on new pads. Then take a pair of needle nose

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread Neal Kramarcy
Thanks for the help Trampas. Trampas wrote: Neal, First note that back shock absorbers can make funny noises too. However if you believe the problem is with breaks here is a couple of things to try. #1 swap rotors with other side. #2 take brake caliper and compress it like you were

Re: [MBZ] Water pump revelation

2006-05-17 Thread Tom Hargrave
Actually, a lot of your Mercedes was not manufactured by Mercedes. Here are the manufacturers of a few major components: Brake system - ATE or Bendix Cooling system - Behr Fuel system - Bosch Radio - Becker Climate Control - Behr These are just a few major systems

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

2006-05-17 Thread BillR
I was surprised and pleased that the Sam's Club Michelins I bought for EM were finished with a torque wrench. Don't know about other places as I have only bought there for years. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 275K with new and clear front and rear windshields. Almost 10 miles before the

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread Neal Kramarcy
I know this is strange. And for years I had no problems with the rear brakes or noise. This car had been used by my ex until last year and I rarely drove it unless to tend to a repair job. But in the last year, after the rotors were replaced, this noise appeared. Since I thought it a bad

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Mike Canfield
Been riding for years (24 of them actually) and have ridden with every type of rider there is from dual sport/motards to Rice rockets that went way too fast to Harley's , Beezers and Beemers. I have seen more stupid accidents that were the fault of the biker riding with the Harley type. Seems

[MBZ] E320CDI Commercial

2006-05-17 Thread Tan Qu
A friend sent me this film commercial on the E320CDI. It may be already old but is kind of cool. http://www.daimlerchryslertvmedia.com/www/projektseite.php?nav=40show=119/content.html Wait for the movie to load and turn on your sound. What a way to impress your teenager son.. Tan '82 240D

Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line

2006-05-17 Thread P. D. Ferguson
I bought Yokohama tires for my LandCruiser at Tire Rack(good prices, no sales tax) and had them installed at a new Super WalMart(new balancing machines) with lifetime balance and rotation for $7.95/tire(I think they have since stopped doing this for tires not purchased at WM) and

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread P. D. Ferguson
As a long time Beemer rider, I have concluded that testosterone, alcohol, night riding and deer cause most bike fatalities. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL

[MBZ] Diesel injector return hose

2006-05-17 Thread jwreames
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Re: [MBZ] E320CDI Commercial

2006-05-17 Thread Christopher McCann
what is the button he presses towards the end? change the differential gearing...some sort of super over-drive? Chris Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend sent me this film commercial on the E320CDI. It may be already old but is kind of cool.

Re: [MBZ] E320CDI Commercial

2006-05-17 Thread Tan Qu
No idea. Looked at some of the interior pictures of E320CDI's on Ebay but did not see that button. Tan --- Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is the button he presses towards the end? change the differential gearing...some sort of super over-drive? Chris Tan Qu [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/17/2006 4:53:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the help list. But even without the parking brake shoes the noise continues. I can hear the rubbing of the pads on the rotor and am more convinced that the rotor is the problem; it

Re: [MBZ] question for Kaleb re Biodiesel list

2006-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its one of those slow lists. It will generate traffic every so often. That is why I dont have a bunch of little specialized lists like mbz.org was. People have complained about having too much traffic with one combined list like this but the alternative is hardly any traffic at all. I do

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2

2006-05-17 Thread Jim Cathey
after the rotors were replaced, this noise appeared. Well, just reading the above I'd say you have defective rotors, or the wrong ones. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] E320CDI Commercial

2006-05-17 Thread jwreames
I noticed it said C/S, I'm guessing it was Comfort/Sport ? This URL seems to confirm this. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=102283 -- Original message -- From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] what is the button he presses

Re: [MBZ] Water pump revelation

2006-05-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Zoltan Finks wrote: Tonight as I parused the underhood of the 240D I was disappointingly surprised to find the word Japan embossed on my water pump. Not being racist, just thinking that this means that there is a cheap replacement water pump on the engine that I recently bought and had

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D turbo, 300k miles, having timing chain replaced, what else should I have done at same time?

2006-05-17 Thread Marshall Booth
RICHARD FIne wrote: Hello, I am at a mileage point on my 1997 300D turbo that I know I need to have = the timing chain replaced (also, which other related parts to the chain?), = and would like to know what other maintenance I should have done while the = valve cover is off (valves, etc.). Also,

Re: [MBZ] E320CDI Commercial

2006-05-17 Thread Christopher McCann
perfect - thanks. I had NO idea it was so peppy. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I noticed it said C/S, I'm guessing it was Comfort/Sport ? This URL seems to confirm this. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=102283 -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] Wires to radio

2006-05-17 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/17/06 2:06 AM, Zoltan Finks at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ask because the PO seemed to have a habit of screwing around with the wires in the thing, and I'm not sure what he did (or was trying to do). The cigarette lighter base is missing, along with the glove box light (the hole for

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
Phew! Good stuff! Lots of perspectives. That was truly funny that that Harley rider mistook the Kawi for one. It's like how? In terms of mistaking, it's getting harder to tell a Harley from a Euro bike because they have been trying to hard to emulate (though this may be dying back now). But some

Re: [MBZ] Glove box latch adjust

2006-05-17 Thread Zoltan Finks
You're right, I've wasted valuable bandwidth and keyboard wear-and-tear. Actually, it didn't feel like it was adjustable, rather it felt like I forced it. So just wondering out of my sense of curiosity. Brian 83 240D Marshall wrote: You have adjusted the latch! What's the question? Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Torque for delivery valve holder

2006-05-17 Thread B Dike
Many thanks Peter. Do you have a part number or source for the copper seals? Thanks, Bruce Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 25 ft/lbs twice, then 30 ft/lbs. Leaks, however, are bad o-rings that need to be replaced. Get new internal copper seals and do that at the same

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD torque, horsepower and weight specs

2006-05-17 Thread Christopher McCann
lustig! :-) Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nicht genug On 5/17/06, Christopher McCann wrote: Anyone have this on hand or know where I can find it? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k) '84 300D (212k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon

Re: [MBZ] Torque for delivery valve holder

2006-05-17 Thread Loren Faeth
7x 603 078 01 41 (Injection pipe clips) 7x 601 078 26 41 (Injection pipe shims--trim them on one side) 2x 601 078 26 41 (Injection pipe clips) 1x 606 141 01 80 (Intake manifold gasket) 6x 017 997 41 48 (Bosch 1-460-210-321 O-ring, you may want spares) 6x 004 997 45 40 (Bosch 1-410-105-021 Copper

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Curt Raymond
There are only two kinds of biker, those who have parted ways with their bike at speed, and those who eventually will if they keep riding. I love that when I got my bike it seemed like everybody needed to tell me this. As if all of a sudden I was going to say Holy crap, you mean I could fall

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Bob Rentfro
SO...what is the bike riding season in Maine? About 3 weeks? (har de har har) Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The wave There are only two kinds of biker, those who

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread P. D. Ferguson
You had more sophisticated advisors than did I--I was simply advised that there's two kinds of bikers, them that's been down, and them that's goin'. Forty three years later, I'm still riding, but more cautiously every year, and have yet to become the second kind of biker. I

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Loren Faeth
Tell us more Did you write it up for BMW(MOA) news? At 04:11 PM 5/17/2006, you wrote: I spent February on a rented Beemer in Western Australia and had one of the best rides yet--for me, the risk is worth the experience.

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amp

2006-05-17 Thread Sunil Hari
did nothing but switch the rear fog light bulb and the brake light bulb. Neither was burned out. Cruise now works at all speeds. WTF? On 5/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 14 pins Sunil Hari wrote: Anyone know offhand if my CC amp in my 92 300D is of the 12-pin variety?

Re: [MBZ] Jumper Cables

2006-05-17 Thread Potter, Tom E
I absolutely agree with Richard. Anything less than 2/0 cable is not adequate for diesels, especially if the starters or batteries are not 100 percent--which they are not if you are using jumpers. BTDT Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amp

2006-05-17 Thread Jim Cathey
did nothing but switch the rear fog light bulb and the brake light bulb. Neither was burned out. Cruise now works at all speeds. WTF? Corrosion in the socket causing intermittent contact. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] cruise control amp

2006-05-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Sunil Hari wrote: did nothing but switch the rear fog light bulb and the brake light bulb. Neither was burned out. Cruise now works at all speeds. WTF? Old cruise controls do that. They can become intermittent. Sometimes using them daily improves reliably and sometimes not (but they USUALLY

Re: [MBZ] Diesel injector return hose

2006-05-17 Thread Zeitgeist
FWIW, I finally got tired of monkeying around with stock return lines that never seemed to last more than a year with bio, and splurged for the viton stuff. Ordered 10 feet from this site for $3.22/ft. http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?partnum=5119K111+ Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive