[MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, another classic: Where can I find Zerex G05 or is it Zerex GO5? I know that it's acceptable in my Mercedes, and I believe that my Saab needs the red stuff. So I thought the fluid in question would suit both. Nobody seems to carry it - any tips? Brian 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: Nobody seems to carry it - any tips? If your Saab is new enough to use GM DexCool, you can stick with that, or convert to MbzCool. (kind of like the R12/R134 conversion, I would not be switching back and forth, pick one and stick with it). I was at A-Zone yesterday, and

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Brian, If my memory is working correctly, I think that Marshall Booth has mentioned that Peak Antifreeze has the proper Ph and can be used in our cars... I looked at the website... http://www.peakantifreeze.com/But could not find any mention of the product's Ph... Other far wiser

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Brian, If my memory is working correctly, I think that Marshall Booth has mentioned that Peak Antifreeze has the proper Ph and can be used in our cars... The Peak Global in the gold bottle? I think WallyMart has that.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Alert on Critical MicrosoftMessenger ServiceVulnerability

2006-08-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Yah, Billy chomped on IBM - and nearly everyone used IBM equipment. Apple was the upstart (although vastly better, both design and OS,) and never really made much impact, and as I said, not much in the way of ability to provide customer service. No business person worth his salt wants to be

[MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a #22 head!!! I bought it for the head but wonder if the engine is good. Do these have the rod bending problems as well. This euro or whatever version,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Alert on Critical MicrosoftMessenger ServiceVulnerability

2006-08-13 Thread OK Don
Amiga was one of the leaders -- with decent marketing it could have taken the graphics industry from Apple --- The first digital video eding suite I saw ran on an Amiga -- the video toaster(?). Ah well, Apple has survived, unlike some of the others. Imagine, multi-user multitasking computers

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread OK Don
Very interesting engine! What's the serial number? 603.???.?? That exhaust manifold looks home-made. On 8/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Is that one of the engines from the Alaskan GOA auction? I believe those were in some kind of snow-cat, not a G. Mitch

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Not sure, where is it located on these? OK Don wrote: Very interesting engine! What's the serial number? 603.???.?? That exhaust manifold looks home-made. On 8/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, it wasnt one of those, I forgot about those, should have kept an eye on that. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Is that one of the engines from the Alaskan GOA auction? I believe those were in some kind of snow-cat,

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:05:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure, where is it located on these? OK Don wrote: Very interesting engine! What's the serial number? 603.???.?? How about the tag on the back passenger side, whose close-up didn't turn out very good?

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dont think thats it, but it might be. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:05:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure, where is it located on these? OK Don wrote: Very interesting engine! What's the serial number? 603.???.?? How about the tag on the

[MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread Harry Watkins
After spending way too much time replacing 17 fuses, I thought I would ask. Anybody have a good technique or tool that would make it easy for us ham fisted folks? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread OK Don
Needle nosed pliers? I've used them a few times when it was hard to get my fingers around the fuse. On 8/12/06, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After spending way too much time replacing 17 fuses, I thought I would ask. Anybody have a good technique or tool that would make it easy for

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Larry, Is this 240D a manual or an automatic? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D you

Re: [MBZ] Fire Sale

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Here's a place to download video of a friend driving his SLK55 at Spring Mountain http://hosted.filefront.com/slk55ontrack I'll D/L that when I'm done with this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8820602063752404600q=DTM

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Zeitgeist
I'd be interested in purchasing that exhaust manifold and turbo mounting hardware. Let me know. On 8/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
sweet. On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:50:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a #22 head!!! I bought it for the head but wonder if the engine is

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Christopher McCann
NAPA very regularly has Xerex G-05 Chris Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Brian, If my memory is working correctly, I think that Marshall Booth has mentioned that Peak Antifreeze has the proper Ph and can be used in our cars... The Peak Global in the gold

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: archer wrote: If an MB factory rebuilt engine and an MB factory rebuilt 5 speed manual transmission were put in a sound 190D body, how many miles of trouble free service from the engine-transmission could a person count on getting? How much would a car like that cost in ball

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a #22 head!!! I bought it for the head but wonder if the engine is good. Do these have the rod bending problems as well. This

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Luther Gulseth wrote: sweet. On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:50:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a #22 head!!! I bought it for the head but

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine...

2006-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
There's an almost horizontal flat surface just in front of the i/p that's just big enough for the engine # to be stamped into it. joe

Re: [MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread Desert Rat
Just did 32 fuse replacements in the SL and found a plastic tool at the parts store made for that purpose. Snap, crackle and pop if your pliers slip! On 8/12/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Needle nosed pliers? I've used them a few times when it was hard to get my fingers around the fuse.

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread OK Don
Yes - but they're SO MUCH less expensive than a new car - if you have good enough of a chassis to use, and plan to drive out your investment instead of selling it - Major factory new or rebuilt parts are seldom justified for a 20+ year old car - they just cost SO MUCH more than the car

Re: [MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread OK Don
Well, if you insist on using the right tool --- If don't have, and don't want to go and get it, then dis-connect the battery negative cable first. On 8/12/06, Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just did 32 fuse replacements in the SL and found a plastic tool at the parts store made for that

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread mykd1
Ya know Kaleb, you might be able to send the numbers off that plate to Mercedes Classic center to see if they know what it came from. Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: Yes - but they're SO MUCH less expensive than a new car - if you have good enough of a chassis to use, and plan to drive out your investment instead of selling it - None of my recent cars have worn out. They HAVE rusted away though (not just bodies)! And just try to get

Re: [MBZ] Fire Sale

2006-08-13 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hey Mitch... Was exciting, but it's from '93... I couldn't find anything but writeups about more recent DTM series/races... And I won't bang fenders at Spring Mountain!.. Take care, Chuck On Aug 12, 2006, at 6:53 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Here's

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Great - I'll call the local napa tomorrow. Brian On 8/12/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NAPA very regularly has Xerex G-05 Chris Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Brian, If my memory is working correctly, I think that Marshall Booth has

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Mitch, So am I correct in assuming that since G-05 is good enough for my Mercedes, it also fulfills the requirements of my Saab? Bear with my lack of knowledge on this, but all I know is that my Saab requires the red stuff - or - shoot - is it the orange stuff? All I know is that the green

Re: [MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yes - the sunroof fuse on the 240D is particularly irritating - not made for normal sized fingers due to its position. It's quite a jam. Figure I'd eventually find a method. Brian On 8/12/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, if you insist on using the right tool --- If don't have, and

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Marshall Booth wrote: just bodies)! And just try to get your insurance company to pay what you have invested in the car when your car is damaged! That should be set up in advance, not argued after the loss. Here's a couple of ideas: 1. Stated value coverage. 2. Gap coverage to repay the

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G05

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: Mitch, So am I correct in assuming that since G-05 is good enough for my Mercedes, it also fulfills the requirements of my Saab? Bear with my lack of knowledge on this, but all I know is that my Saab requires the red stuff - or - shoot - is it the orange stuff? All I

Re: [MBZ] Fire Sale

2006-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hey Mitch... Was exciting, but it's from '93... I couldn't find anything but writeups about more recent DTM series/races... Yeah, that was a '93 season highlight film. I was surprised to see that the Evo II wing was either obsolete or (more likely)

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That could be arranged. What the heck are you planning though? Zeitgeist wrote: I'd be interested in purchasing that exhaust manifold and turbo mounting hardware. Let me know. On 8/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a

Re: [MBZ] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
One other thing, I would love to try and start this engine one the ground. If I have a starter laying around I might see about it. Only thing though is that the oil has been drained and it has that HUGE pan installed. Looks like it would take ALOT of oil to fill it up just to see if it will

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt 190D

2006-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
Larry T. wrote: Well, based on what others around '78 go for I believe I'd have a hard time getting more than $2000 for it Are you really selling it Larry? If it is a 78, does that mean it is not turbo? Seems like it would be SLOW, SLOW, SLOW. Might make a great car for