Re: [MBZ] Notes from the field: Stuck rear wheel bearing -- '87

2007-04-25 Thread Zeitgeist
Ah, thanks Joe! On 4/25/07, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was travelling when I looked that up on my old laptop in the almost as old MBNA EPC, Casey. Just double checked the WW EPC with the same result though. Clearly states that 124 350 10 32 is the correct part for the 124.092, as

Re: [MBZ] Notes from the field: Stuck rear wheel bearing -- '87

2007-04-25 Thread Joe Knight
I was travelling when I looked that up on my old laptop in the almost as old MBNA EPC, Casey. Just double checked the WW EPC with the same result though. Clearly states that 124 350 10 32 is the correct part for the 124.092, as it is for the 124.193, left side. The same holds true for 11 32 on

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > > I think ebay ought to not have fixed expiration times. It ought to be > like a real auction, i.e. keep taking bids as long as they are coming > in. IIRC, Auctionarms.com has/had a going...going...gone format. If there was a bid in the last five minutes, the clock would

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > On 4/25/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > So far I have resisted the temptation to replace the "2.3-16" badge with a > > "2.5 Turbo" badge from the 190D. > > > > Isn't that kind of backwards? Admittedly they're both pretty rare and > special to '80s

Re: [MBZ] slight miss with gas W103

2007-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Look for a vacuum leak. Your idle control system is working, idle in gear is 500 rpm, slightly higher out of gear. Peter

Re: [MBZ] OT Rosie

2007-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
No, Casey, I don't watch too much TV, but I do worry about the opinions gathered by those who DO watch TOO much TV!! Chuck Phoenix AZ PS. I will admit that I spend too much time with a coujpla' MB subscriber lists! Mea Culpa! C On Apr 25, 2007, at 3:50 PM, Zeitgeist wrot

[MBZ] slight miss with gas W103

2007-04-25 Thread E M
Hi again everyone, Noticed a slight miss in teh 300E gas today. Dealer mentioned it, but I never noticed it. Happens when sitting in traffic, real stop and go stuff. Doesn't do it all the time. Slight miss, with dip in rpm and oil pressure, but never below 500 rpm or .7-.8 bar. Any thoughts..

Re: [MBZ] Rosie

2007-04-25 Thread Zeitgeist
Why the [EMAIL PROTECTED] do you care what she thinks about anything? You guys watch way too much TV. Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar

Re: [MBZ] It's now gone

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so did you let them keep the SDL or do you still have it? Nick Gough wrote: Folks, It's been awhile since I last commented on this list. My daughter recently bent the 86 300SDL to the point where the insurance co. totaled it. No one was hurt, but she had a run-in with a mid-90's Honda Civic.

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread John M McIntosh
On Apr 25, 2007, at 3:26 PM, LarryT wrote: The scam is offering a cashiers check or money order for over the price is often done in the mail - you get the check, depoist it and are asked to mail the extra to their shipping agent. For these I just ask the other party to send the money

Re: [MBZ] New Parts vendor, too

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im pretty sure he has the diaphrams also Stuart Saxonberg wrote: (And you're damn right I forsook the new parts vendor. If MBParts has a rebuild kit, it's not on the website, which I always prefer for ordering, being new-fashioned. I love Rusty's service and prices, and preferentially (ie, alwa

Re: [MBZ] Used Parts

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was just giving you a hard time anyway Stuart Saxonberg wrote: To be honest, Kaleb, I never *did* notice that "used parts" reference in the message footers Automated list-post footers tend to just get skimmed, more or less automatically. Especially since it's just a mail address. I probably a

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread LarryT
Hi Donald, Take a look at eBay - they have some excellent advice for avoiding beng scammed. As others have mentioned, make sure the check is good - best to conclude the transaction at the bank and make sure the bank calls the issuing institution and confirms it's a good financial document.

Re: [MBZ] Rosie

2007-04-25 Thread LarryT
Yeah, her "logic" is inescapable ;-) She feels it's great for her to have protection in the ofrm of her armed bodyguards. But us "little people" are too irresponsible to be trusted. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://m

Re: [MBZ] It's now gone

2007-04-25 Thread E M
Hi Nick, The Boxster is a good car. A friend has one, with more than a few track days on it. The early ones has a bad batch of blocks, so I'd avoid those. Earlier 911s are pretty easy to work on, and last. 944 are good too, but like any car like that, keep an eye on the timing belts, and check t

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread Allan Streib
"LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > No, way too soon to worry. It is fun to watch the auction the last > five minutes -- just keep hitting refresh. Only rarely do I even > know the winning bidder is interested until the last 3 minutes or > less. I think ebay ought to not have fixed expiration

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread E M
The truth always comes out at the stop lights. :-) Ed 300E On 25/04/07, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Alex, And a PS. It is indeed sad when one needs to send an inflated message by changing the badging on one's car. C On Apr 25, 2007, at 1:30 PM, Alex Chambe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
Curt: See http://don.homelinux.net/~don/HondaIndex.html Don On 4/25/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Your bike is a '70something right? That'd be Honda's near swansong from what I've read. IIRC it was the CBX in '79 or so that brought it back. - -- LT Don The Crazy Coastie

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
No, way too soon to worry. It is fun to watch the auction the last five minutes -- just keep hitting refresh. Only rarely do I even know the winning bidder is interested until the last 3 minutes or less. On 4/25/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ok, so I shouldn't be too worried abou

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
CB200 would be a twin right? A CB900 is a transverse 4 cyl, a big bike, unless I was already on a hill -Curt Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:04:45 -0500 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] OT: motorcycle battery tenders (was: Hey LT Don:

2007-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah thats what I was thinking. Maybe something like a flat 2 trailer adapter. -Curt Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:46:51 -0700 From: ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: motorcycle battery tenders (was: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil) To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rich, I'm too old to learn a new language.. Can you interpret, please! Thanks, Chuck On Apr 25, 2007, at 1:55 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Well, I know for a fact that an "R" sticker turns a POS arrozer into an instant hi-po racer, although it appears now that since everyone has them, you go

Re: [MBZ] Rosie, et al., WAS An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
To All. Way long time after the Subject should have been changed... And I don't think that rationalized anything. Take care, Chuck On Apr 25, 2007, at 1:14 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Mothers and fathers who 1) are financially rewarded when their son or daughter blows up for

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, I know for a fact that an "R" sticker turns a POS arrozer into an instant hi-po racer, although it appears now that since everyone has them, you gotta step up to the rare "S" sticker to get full performance capabilities and image establishment amongst your vatos. Some reflective tape app

Re: [MBZ] It's now gone

2007-04-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/25/07, Nick Gough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have some parts for the 300SDL that someone may be interested in. I'll send another email with a list, once I can figure out what I have. A partial list is: new (never opened) pair of Bilstein front shocks, new Hirschman antenna (actually mad

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Alex, I think I know Mitch a little and would believe it's a "TIC" comment. And I always appreciate one who likes to create new words like "specialer"... as in "more special".. This is also "tongue in cheek" No intent nor flame implied nor intended... Take ca

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/25/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So far I have resisted the temptation to replace the "2.3-16" badge with a "2.5 Turbo" badge from the 190D. Isn't that kind of backwards? Admittedly they're both pretty rare and special to '80s-car geeks, but isn't the 2.3-16 rarer and speci

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
I know every CYE practically by heart and that episode doesn't ring any bells. Are you sure it wasn't another show? On 4/25/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: there was a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode where the wife wanted the V12 S-Class, but Larry David didn't want to buy it, so he bou

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Mothers and fathers who 1) are financially rewarded when their son or daughter blows up for the cause, and 2) can spiritually rationalize their loss because their offspring's sacrifice buys them a direct ticket to paradise. On 4/25/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: and now she got cann

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
My CB-500 has a very convenient pedal that swings out and is then pressed quickly in a downward manner by the right foot. This normally results in soothing sound coming from the exhaust system, accompanied by a slight vibration in the handlebars as the throttle is twisted. On 4/25/07, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
So far I have resisted the temptation to replace the "2.3-16" badge with a "2.5 Turbo" badge from the 190D.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > > Jump starting requires pulling the seat which is a pain. Doesn't it have a manual clutch? Put it in 2nd, run like mad, and engage the clutch. I used to push my CB200 for 30-50' in order to develop enough voltage to fire the plugs. YMMV if you don't have enough power for

[MBZ] It's now gone

2007-04-25 Thread Nick Gough
Folks, It's been awhile since I last commented on this list. My daughter recently bent the 86 300SDL to the point where the insurance co. totaled it. No one was hurt, but she had a run-in with a mid-90's Honda Civic. She did her level best to avoid the Honda in the 50 feet she traveled from her

Re: [MBZ] OT: motorcycle battery tenders (was: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil)

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
http://www.pacificbattery.com/batterytender0123.html On 4/25/07, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hey Curt! why not just run a set of cables from where the battery lives out to where you can clip on them easily? since the battery on my BMW GS is under the (8 gallon!) tank,

Re: [MBZ] OT: motorcycle battery tenders (was: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil)

2007-04-25 Thread ernest breakfield
hey Curt! why not just run a set of cables from where the battery lives out to where you can clip on them easily? since the battery on my BMW GS is under the (8 gallon!) tank, i ran a set of cables out to an Anderson connector that lives just under the seat, where i can plug my home-made

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread E M
We have a number of CL and SL 65s running around town here. We even have a few SLRs you catch from time to time. My last spotting was of a lady doing her grocery shopping in one. Hee hee. Try that with an Enzo. :-) Ed 300E On 25/04/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No this was the

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread E M
Hee hee, a few years back, a guy had a W140 at the mall, badged as a V12. I asked if it was some custom order or euro model. He asked why. I said I've never seen a short wheel base V12, a la 400SE. He looked a little flushed. :-) Still, it was a pretty big performance upgrade for $50 bucks.

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
No this was the real deal, looked like it just came from the Benz dealer, which is just around the corner. I first noticed the 6.3 badge behind the front fender when he tried to pull out in front of me from the gas station (yeah, go ahead, see what my bigass truck would do to your new toy!), t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
If I ride the bike even once a week I don't need it its when its sat for two or three weeks that things are really chancy. In that case I'll usually put it on the charger overnight first. I really should wire in a port for an external charger, its annoying enough to get the battery out to make

Re: [MBZ] OT: diesel bikes

2007-04-25 Thread ernest breakfield
i guess "ugly" is in the eye of the beholder,... as an 1150GS rider, i don't even find a KLR ugly... but i grew up riding in the dirt, and feel that all good motorcycles should be capable of handling an unpaved road. ;-) it may not much matter anyway; Hayes has been promising their Bulld

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread Tom Hargrave
Just make sure that the funds are good & you should be OK. Also, watch for forged teller checks. The forgers have figured out how to decode the routing number & the check will deposit. It will go through your bank but will be returned an about 2 weeks with no funds available. The key is that these

Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
I'm interested in the answer to this query as well. I don't plan to sell a vehicle but have some smaller items that I would like to try selling. It seems like everyone is concerned about one's history and if one does not have a track record what do you recommend? Randy -Original Message

[MBZ] Ebay selling advice

2007-04-25 Thread Donald Snook
I have never sold anything on Ebay. So, I am wondering if anyone has any hints about making sure I don't get screwed. (it may be too late now, since the car is already for sale.) But, I guess the thing to know is that I should watch out for fake cashier's checks and obviously I won't release the

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread Sunil Hari
and now she got canned from her job. but i don't think i'll see her in the unemployment office any time soon. On 4/25/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: She's not only a world reknowned metallurgist but a deep and thoughtful philosopher as well. You cannot imagine my relief when she said,

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Sunil Hari
there was a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode where the wife wanted the V12 S-Class, but Larry David didn't want to buy it, so he bought either an S320 or S500 and just stuck the V12 badges on it in the right places. I don't think she noticed. On 4/25/07, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Russ Williams
I rather doubt that it was a E63. Latest thing in the hood is to re-badge MB's. Was in My Fav MB Shop a few weeks back to chat with my buddy the MB mech. He had a 04 or 05 S65 on the rack doing a brake job on it. I made a comment that you don't see many of those around. His reply was Especially

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread LarryT
She's not only a world reknowned metallurgist but a deep and thoughtful philosopher as well. You cannot imagine my relief when she said, "there's nothing to worry about from terrorist - because they have mothers and fathers" Whew! I breathed a huge sigh of relief when I heard that. I hope s

Re: [MBZ] Notes from the field: Stuck rear wheel bearing -- '87 S124

2007-04-25 Thread Zeitgeist
Can someone with a working EPC double-check to see if the hub/bearing carrier for a 124 wagon is interchangeable for all years? I'm currently at work, and really need to resolve this silly thing. Joe Knight emailed me last week and indicated that it was the same part for all years, but when I ca

Re: [MBZ] diesel bikes

2007-04-25 Thread Luther
I'd even go for a good road bike. Luther Quoting Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Those are fugly. Now if they had the "crotch rocket" look-a-like as a production model, I'd seriously consider it. I'd love to have a good looking bike for a daily rider. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300S

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
Have you tried a Battery Tender Junior on the bike? I love what the Battery Tender (time-shared with my 240D) does for the little motorcycle battery. On 4/25/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The battery is teeny tiny and the starter only barely cranks the thing over when its hot. W

Re: [MBZ] diesel bikes

2007-04-25 Thread Luther
Those are fugly. Now if they had the "crotch rocket" look-a-like as a production model, I'd seriously consider it. I'd love to have a good looking bike for a daily rider. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (245 kmi) For Sale '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 30

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
No you're probably right but redline on the bike is nearly double that of your 240D or my 190D... Not that I'm going to go to redline from a dead start. My CB is a cold blooded beast (almost slipped into banned wording) and I need every advantage possible, even in "warm" (ie above freezing) weat

[MBZ] W16 Engine block machined from solid metal billet

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Totally geek vid. --R This is a great video of an engine block getting machined from a huge chunk of metal, and it has a beat you can dance to - [via ] Link.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > > I'm nervous about 15w50 in the DOHC 4cyl in my bike, I ride sometimes when > its fairly cold I want to make sure oil gets where its supposed to even then. 15W M1 is going to be much thinner than 10W dino oil at freezing temps. Problem is, I haven't seen 15W-50 for $23/

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don's MC, was: My 300SEL on ebay

2007-04-25 Thread OK Don
You're right - but it looks like the only thing you can buy from them is a t-shirt. On 4/24/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > SO, if you really want a bike, it should really be a bike, and if it's > going to be American, make it good --- > http:

Re: [MBZ] VAT

2007-04-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:17:58 -0400 "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Deutschmarks? when was that published? Deutschemarks, and whenever the 100 chassis was new (1960s ?) > > On 4/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > < > > The repayment of the security of 10,000

Re: [MBZ] VAT

2007-04-25 Thread Sunil Hari
Deutschmarks? when was that published? On 4/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > < The repayment of the security of 10,000 DM is possible only if within 13 > months in useful and clean condition with this certificate of an > authorized customs agency submits or are sent the ch

[MBZ] SCCA autocross accident at PIR last Sunday

2007-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
Let the finger pointing commence. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3197431&page=1 RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [MBZ] Door actuators

2007-04-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's really tacky. On 4/24/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So not only did he forsake the used part vendor of the list, he also forsaked the new parts vendor. Stuart Saxonberg wrote: > Thanks, Jim - I just ordered a pair of replacement diaphragms from PP. > > (I have the old

Re: [MBZ] VAT

2007-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> < The repayment of the security of 10,000 DM is possible only if within 13 > months in useful and clean condition with this certificate of an > authorized customs agency submits or are sent the characteristics.>. > That's related to VAT. RLE > > ** See

Re: [MBZ] Z plate

2007-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> < like a temporary registration or tax receipt for some Americans picking > up a Grosser in Germany.>> > It lists the Tourist Plate number and the cost. Where does the model show? RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [MBZ] New Parts vendor, too

2007-04-25 Thread Stuart Saxonberg
(And you're damn right I forsook the new parts vendor. If MBParts has a rebuild kit, it's not on the website, which I always prefer for ordering, being new-fashioned. I love Rusty's service and prices, and preferentially (ie, always if he has it) order my new parts from him - like the suspension o

Re: [MBZ] Used Parts (was: Door Actuators)

2007-04-25 Thread Stuart Saxonberg
To be honest, Kaleb, I never *did* notice that "used parts" reference in the message footers Automated list-post footers tend to just get skimmed, more or less automatically. Especially since it's just a mail address. I probably always just noticed your address and assumed that line was list-admin

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, she probably has a rivet gun she can strap on when needed, not that there's anything wrong with that. --R Zeitgeist wrote: Wasn't Rosie more of a riveter?

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread Zeitgeist
Wasn't Rosie more of a riveter? On 4/24/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The renowned metallurgist Rosie ODonnell says that fire can't melt metal, especially steel in tall buildings that are hit by fully-fueled aircraft. Casey __ '87 300TD in

[MBZ] E63

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
I saw a black E63 in the hood today, pretty sharp but the guy driving it was acting like a total dickhead. Go figure. I bet that car is a screamer, give wunnathem little puffer Porches a good run. --R

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don's MC, was: My 300SEL on ebay

2007-04-25 Thread Allan Streib
"OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > SO, if you really want a bike, it should really be a bike, and if it's > going to be American, make it good --- > http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1959432.html?page=1 > http://www.bosshoss.net/products.asp Nah, here's what you want

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
The renowned metallurgist Rosie ODonnell says that fire can't melt metal, especially steel in tall buildings that are hit by fully-fueled aircraft. You might have to rethink your fun interests. --R OK Don wrote: I read up on welding Al today - I think I'll pay someone with experience this t

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don's MC, was: My 300SEL on ebay

2007-04-25 Thread OK Don
SO, if you really want a bike, it should really be a bike, and if it's going to be American, make it good --- http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1959432.html?page=1 http://www.bosshoss.net/products.asp -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'

Re: [MBZ] Anyone read German?

2007-04-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:09:00 -0500 tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I came across this today and am wondering what exactly it is - looks > like a temporary registration or tax receipt for some Americans picking > up a Grosser in Germany. > > http://thomas.savage.org/grossercertificate.jp

Re: [MBZ] W110 rockers?

2007-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
KKK i think they are in MI they advertise occasionally in the Star I may have a door for you. will have to look. Actually I have the rockers too, for the 220b I will probably never get fixed. At 09:10 PM 4/24/2007, you wrote: I seem to recall there was a company that made replacement rocke

Re: [MBZ] 79 240D blowing #1 fuse?

2007-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm pretty sure that the glowplug light coming on and the fuse blowing are related, I think they are entirely unrelated. -- Jim

[MBZ] W110 rockers?

2007-04-25 Thread Allan Streib
I seem to recall there was a company that made replacement rocker panels for the W110 chassis - anyone recall who that is? Also interested in a front driver's side door for a W110 230, if anyone happens to have a rust- and damage-free one available. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 107

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The warm up regular is a fuel related device Jim Cathey wrote: Warm up regulator, thats about it for mechanical so far. The fuel or air thingy? The air valve can often be brought back into spec with a hammer! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new pa

Re: [MBZ] Door actuators

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So not only did he forsake the used part vendor of the list, he also forsaked the new parts vendor. Stuart Saxonberg wrote: Thanks, Jim - I just ordered a pair of replacement diaphragms from PP. (I have the older actuator - had to lie to PP and say I had a w123, but the picture looks correct.

Re: [MBZ] Intermittent ticking noise

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its the lifters, switch to mobile 1. John Robbins wrote: The car is an '84 190D 2.2 What would cause an intermittent ticking noise that sounds like its valve-train related (intake sounds different as well with the noise)? The noise seems to show up when its been idling for a little bit (

Re: [MBZ] Door Vaccum Actuators

2007-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well with proper testing procedures you dont have to take the doors apart. I am amazed at how people wonder where to find used parts yet fail to notice the link at the bottom of each message about used parts(which btw is what pays for this list) Stuart Saxonberg wrote: Hi, guys. Finally

Re: [MBZ] Anyone read German?

2007-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Tom, Go to this link: http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Select German to English translation Then type in the wordsViola! It works... Take care, Chuck On Apr 24, 2007, at 5:09 PM, tom savage wrote: I came across this today and am wondering what exactly it is - lo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread LT Don
Uh -- stop and think. I start my 240D engine, filled with M1 15-W-50, when the temps are -20F. Will you be firing up your motorcycle in similar temps? On 4/24/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm nervous about 15w50 in the DOHC 4cyl in my bike, I ride sometimes when its fairly cold

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember

2007-04-25 Thread OK Don
I read up on welding Al today - I think I'll pay someone with experience this time, then learn on scraps when my car isn't depending on me. It does sound fun though - I like fire and molten metal. On 4/24/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Harbor Freight has both TIG and MIG welders on s

Re: [MBZ] Sell Chrysler?

2007-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Not just the Europe, either! Peter

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil

2007-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
Exactly what I wanted to hear. I'm nervous about 15w50 in the DOHC 4cyl in my bike, I ride sometimes when its fairly cold I want to make sure oil gets where its supposed to even then. Seems like each place around here stocks enough for 1 1/2 oil changes. Sometimes I'll go in and they've only go

Re: [MBZ] An SDL Saturday to remember - hijacked to welding

2007-04-25 Thread OK Don
I used to weld up rusty VW exhaust systems for customers who were too cheap the replace them - but welding gum wrappers is REALLY impressive! On 4/24/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ha ha ha, I like that! :-) Ed 300E On 24/04/07, billr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Years ago in small town

[MBZ] Anyone read German?

2007-04-25 Thread tom savage
I came across this today and am wondering what exactly it is - looks like a temporary registration or tax receipt for some Americans picking up a Grosser in Germany. http://thomas.savage.org/grossercertificate.jpg Tom