Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

> Since the 115/114 shared so many parts with the 107, would not a > transmission set up from that model be a pretty good hook up? Perhaps, though the V8's might be a bit too strong for the usual manual transmission. The clutch/flywheel area was where I was particularly expecting difficulties, an

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

Today's log: Ah _there_ it is! The idle controller, though behind the glovebox as advertised, is tucked to the left sideways against the HVAC plenum and _not_ forward against the firewall as shown in the manual. (Those are the blower and temperature controllers for the ACC system, and the fuel p

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

That's why you need to be a chicken liver like me and shy away from tasks such as thermostat R&Rs. Perhaps there is virtue in my fear. Or is it that caution is the better part of valor. Heck, now I'm just making stuff up. Brian On 8/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now quit that! Gu

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Since the 115/114 shared so many parts with the 107, would not a transmission set up from that model be a pretty good hook up? Would need to fetch a different drive shaft to compensate for the AT trans length, but seems like it should work. There a a bunch of shafts and trans to be had.

Re: [MBZ] subject change: Iowa's a nice place to live

Those were few and far between up in the mountains, in the driving rain, cold and sloppy wet. Should have known there would be a dearth of good hunting vitals at 4500 feet. Heck, the snow had just melted up there not a month ago. Stupid idea. No hominids were the subject of our predation

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Now quit that! Gump will be coming out of the shop this week. I swear I thought I could do the fix, though it was not a real "needed" repair. How was I to know I would booger it all up? clay On 21 Aug 2007, at 14:06, R A Bennell wrote: > Ah So! Remember first rule of car repair! Do not fi

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

It seems than at Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:50 -0500, Wonko wrote: > Either Thunderbird or Sylpheed (Sylpheed perhaps available only for Linux). It is built on GTK2, which means it should be possible to port it to Windows - but I don't think anyone has. > > I > > downloaded the Mozilla Thunderbird c

Re: [MBZ] Weather in Ioway

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:36:03 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nope. North of me. Had a couple there who had their back yard swept away > -- they now have a ten foot sinkhole. > > I came home from work yesterday and mowed dry grass. > > Ugly end of summer, very out of the ordin

Re: [MBZ] Adding Auxiliary Input to a Car Stereo

> This guy hacked his cheap sound system and added an aux input. Looks > fairly simple. > http://donn.dyndns.org/projects/carstereoinput/ So did I: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/cwlog.html It's in there somewhere. The hard part was the cosmetics, which is nullified if you want to just

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

> Depends on which car. The expansion valve on the 124 is between the > firewall behind and inboard of the brake booster. On the 126 I expect > it's still behind and above the brake pedal (and an absolute BEAST to > work on). For the 126 lie on your back with your head next to the gas pedal. Look

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

And yet your OS is still Microsoft. Sigh. God only makes a few idiots. They tend to congregate in Claremore. D. On 8/21/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > thats what I am using. outlook sucks > > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big di

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

> Come to Seattle, go to Benz Friendz, see what is in the warehouse > that will probably fit, and have a 4 speed manual Cathey Toad SL You should look for me! :-) Either a manual tranny setup for the M116 (?), or else something that's purely unplug and go is preferable. I'd like my wife to be a

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

As I recall, it's behind the glove box on a 123. Not really all that bad to access. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] A/C

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

thats what I am using. outlook sucks Russ Williams wrote: > Thunderbird is an Excellent Mail client. > Been using it since it came out. > Much better that M$ Outlook or Outlook Express. > > Russ W. > 83 240D x2 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Mati

Re: [MBZ] Weather in Ioway

Nope. North of me. Had a couple there who had their back yard swept away -- they now have a ten foot sinkhole. I came home from work yesterday and mowed dry grass. Ugly end of summer, very out of the ordinary. On 8/21/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Looks like you have tornado

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

A 123 is easy. It's the filling in a foam sandwich accessible either thru the glove box or if not there for sure behind the lower panel below the box. Reminds me, the insulating sandwich is kaput on my '80; I need to order a replacement if I'm ever to get around to recharging the thing. -joe _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

Allan Try here http://www.kahlon.com/ they have good priced on laptop batteries. Russ W. > > --- Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Well I picked it up, seems in good shape except for >> the battery won't >> hold a charge for very long. Anyone know a good >> place to get a >>

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

Thunderbird is an Excellent Mail client. Been using it since it came out. Much better that M$ Outlook or Outlook Express. Russ W. 83 240D x2 Rich Thomas wrote: > I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and > management and such, and wanted to mention something in that regar

[MBZ] Weather in Ioway

Looks like you have tornado watches tonight, Don. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] citric acid

Rusty Cullens wrote: > I have it. Don't you have ALL of it? BTW, remind me to call you tomorrow. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:53:50 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sylpheed is ef'ing fast. Whoever did the code must have been a > minimalist. My kind of guy. Hiroyuki Yamamoto, in Japan. And yes, it sure does load fast. Craig ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

Sylpheed is ef'ing fast. Whoever did the code must have been a minimalist. My kind of guy. On 8/21/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:50 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Either Thunderbird or Sylpheed (Sylpheed perhaps available on

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:50 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Either Thunderbird or Sylpheed (Sylpheed perhaps available only for > Linux). I use Sylpheed. It's available for winders, too. http://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/ Craig ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:45:57 -0400 Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > dave walton wrote: > > Where is the expansion valve located? > > > > -Dave Walton > > Depends on which car. The expansion valve on the 124 is between the > firewall behind and inboard of the brake booster. On the 126

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Robert Rentfro wrote: > Given the price vs. the cost of repair (head gasket)...and what it is, do > you think it's a decent seal, Herr Doktor? > > Bob R Could be - if the AC works. Could easily cost over $1000. Figure well over $500 for someone knowledgeable to the the head gasket. Marshall --

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Drive the 107? On 8/20/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So I was thinking, "How can I keep this car without getting > killed?" We just got back from a week's coastal vacation, and > one of the things we talked about was how nice it would have > been to have a toad over there. A conver

Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

i tend to go with the cheap chinese cell stuff, but those are kinda dicey too. there was a web page that showed how you can replace the cells in your dead/dying battery. On 8/21/07, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Since buying a used battery is akin to playing Russian > roulette, I would su

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Given the price vs. the cost of repair (head gasket)...and what it is, do you think it's a decent seal, Herr Doktor? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 7:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl- w126

It is exactly the same... Where are you located? I am in Raleigh NC and have the tool, well a knock off it, but it worked on my W126s and you are welcome to borrow it. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, Aug

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

Someone was looking a AC Gauge/Hose set for R134a - there's one - no doubt made in china -- priced at $40 in the latest Harborfreight catalog. Let me know if you have more questions or need more info - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts T

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl- w126

What exactly do you need to know about it? On the 123 it is straightforward -- put a plate in top, slide the tool down the hole, slide a plate in the bottom and hook it all up then start cranking on the screw. I recall that putting a plate in a few turns above the botttom/below the top and ro

Re: [MBZ] OT Gorilla lug wrench

Ahh come on now, get her to pump some weights and build up those muscles. You just never know, she might like it and end up like those lady body builders, which are kinda scary. Harry Watkins wrote: > I just received two of what they call "Gorilla Power Wrench" for $35.81 > delivered. They come

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl- w126

Why do you want a picture, it is a straight forward job (although potentially dangerous) and a picture will not tell you much. The basics of the job are that there are two plates which are placed in the springs as far apart as possible, with the alignment in such a way that the open end of one p

[MBZ] OT Gorilla lug wrench

I just received two of what they call "Gorilla Power Wrench" for $35.81 delivered. They come with two sockets, each with two sizes; 17, 19 (3/4), 21 (13/16), and 23 MM (7/8). Appears to be pretty stout. It telescopes from about 13" to 18" and comes with a snap bag for storage. I tried it out an

Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

Since buying a used battery is akin to playing Russian roulette, I would suggest you go with OWC and their aftermarket NuPower batteries. I've had them on earlier machines (Macs) and not only are they as good (or better) than OEM, they have higher capacities and cost less. MacDan --- Allan Stre

[MBZ] 350 sdl- w126

Does anyone have any photographs showing the Klann spring removal tool ( Kl 0021) being used on the front springs of the w 126? Constantine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [

[MBZ] 350 sdl spring removal

Sorry for the repost. I was hoping that someone photographed the process. Regards, Constantine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Mail client

Either Thunderbird or Sylpheed (Sylpheed perhaps available only for Linux). I use Thunderbird both on WinDoze at work at on Linux at home (desktop and laptop). On 8/21/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and > management and

[MBZ] Mail client

I recall the discussion a few weeks back about emails reading and management and such, and wanted to mention something in that regard. I downloaded the Mozilla Thunderbird client to a laptop I am using while traveling, and this version has some nice features for thread grouping and other thing

Re: [MBZ] OT: Free Mac

Well I picked it up, seems in good shape except for the battery won't hold a charge for very long. Anyone know a good place to get a replacement? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > the kid paid more for this one ($450) despite being 550mhz, but it's a 15" >

Re: [MBZ] subject change: Iowa's a nice place to live

I assume you mean prey of the non-human persuasion... On 8/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And bloody wet it is Went out hunting this weekend. Should have > built an ark for all the liquid sunshine to be had. Could not have > found prey without the darn IR scope. > > clay > >

Re: [MBZ] Ski Iowa

There are some "bunny slopes" in southeast Wisconsin near where I used to live. While you hardly needed downhill skis (we all had cross country skis) to do the hill. it was a lot of fun. Definitely no black diamond runs there. If I want that I go out to Heavenly or Squaw Valley. Dan --- Dan W

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Ah So! Remember first rule of car repair! Do not fix things that are not broken! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 2:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill c

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

It seems than at Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:07:11 -0700, Jim wrote: > > They make driveshaft de-coupler kits for toads, along with brake > > actuators for the cars brakes. Dig around the RV sites and you'll find > > them.. For the driveshaft, you'd wind up with an extra lever in the car > > to disconnect

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Very good insight. Of course maybe I just like your input because it makes me feel happier than the news that I might need valve seals or worse in an engine that supposedly ony has about 115k mi. on it. :) Brian On 8/21/07, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I admit that I have not read all

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Come to Seattle, go to Benz Friendz, see what is in the warehouse that will probably fit, and have a 4 speed manual Cathey Toad SL clay On 20 Aug 2007, at 21:34, Jim Cathey wrote: > So I was thinking, "How can I keep this car without getting > killed?" We just got back from a week's coastal v

Re: [MBZ] subject change: Iowa's a nice place to live

And bloody wet it is Went out hunting this weekend. Should have built an ark for all the liquid sunshine to be had. Could not have found prey without the darn IR scope. clay Still coming down in sheets On 20 Aug 2007, at 08:28, Jim Cathey wrote: >> Washington and Oregon are nice in t

Re: [MBZ] The Sprinter

the CDI system apparently they can be pricey to fix. I got the 7 year extended warranty for just that reason. With the electronic engine and transmission controls, ACC system, ESP (electronic stability program) and any other electronics on the Sprinter, I want to be covered. Kevin in Portland

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

I admit that I have not read all of the posts on this thread, so bear with me if someone else has already suggested this. Since you talk about backing out of the garage and up the hill, is it not possible that it is just because you are putting the vehicle under load when it is not yet warmed up

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

One of the Remco driveshaft disconnectors would certainly work if there's one available for the 107. It can be ready to drive or be towed in seconds. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula 2006 Sprinter PV 1.5Kmi, The Box ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

It's not using much oil at all. I have a leak at the oil filter lines that attach to the block. And with this, the level goes down maybe a pint every, well, so often. I don't put many miles on the thing - I try not to drive very much. Am fortunate enough to be able to bicycle much more than I drive

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

dave walton wrote: > Where is the expansion valve located? > > -Dave Walton Depends on which car. The expansion valve on the 124 is between the firewall behind and inboard of the brake booster. On the 126 I expect it's still behind and above the brake pedal (and an absolute BEAST to work on).

Re: [MBZ] A/C Question

Where is the expansion valve located? -Dave Walton On 8/20/07, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Plan on changing a couple of O-rings in the A/C lines. After changing > the o-rings and secure the fittings, what is the next step to recharge > the system? TIA > > Bill > 1981 300 TD > > __

[MBZ] Adding Auxiliary Input to a Car Stereo

This guy hacked his cheap sound system and added an aux input. Looks fairly simple. --R http://donn.dyndns.org/projects/carstereoinput/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

If the oil sloshes forward while the car is tilte4d forward it can briefly pool behind the vacuum pump diaphram, if there is a crack in the rubber it can get sucked through and be pumped into the intake with a resulting cloud of smoke... In my case it was while going down a steep hill and then sl

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

I am only off sat and sun --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ > Kaleb, up for a road trip and repai

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl spring removal

You aren't supposed to talk about those things anymore. ---R Mitch Haley wrote: > Hendrik wrote: > >> Hmmnh, I would have thought the 'official' factory spec tool would fit >> without 'modifications'. >> > > I think Rusty has the SIR tool, which is very close to the Klann tool, but > mayb

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

How do you know? --R Zach wrote: > This could also be a failing diaphram in the vacuum pump. Ask me how I > know. > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Welding

Have a couple of old microwave ovens and shoegoo standing by. --R > Jim Cathey wrote: > >>> Of course I'm setting my plan for Sunday welding up the jack points on >>> my 190D. It'll be my first time welding on a car... >>> >>> > ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

On Tue, Aug 21, 2007 at 12:16:44PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Jim Cathey wrote: > > I've seen some of that stuff, but we're talking about goodies that > > exceed the value of the car. I was hoping to come up with a clever > > way, preferably using microwave oven parts, to do it cheaply. > > W

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Harbor Freight had those rollabout things on sale, put a couple of those under the rears! --R Mitch Haley wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: > >> Tow dolly? >> > > Unless you get another dolly for the rear wheels, you'd have to > either tow backwards (scary, especially when behind a trailer) >

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl spring removal

Hendrik wrote: > > Hmmnh, I would have thought the 'official' factory spec tool would fit > without 'modifications'. I think Rusty has the SIR tool, which is very close to the Klann tool, but maybe the shaft is larger? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new par

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Jim Cathey wrote: > I've seen some of that stuff, but we're talking about goodies that > exceed the value of the car. I was hoping to come up with a clever > way, preferably using microwave oven parts, to do it cheaply. Warn locking hubs? ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

On 8/21/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They make driveshaft de-coupler kits for toads, along with brake > > actuators for the cars brakes. Dig around the RV sites and you'll find > > them.. For the driveshaft, you'd wind up with an extra lever in the car > > to disconnect the drivesh

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

> They make driveshaft de-coupler kits for toads, along with brake > actuators for the cars brakes. Dig around the RV sites and you'll find > them.. For the driveshaft, you'd wind up with an extra lever in the car > to disconnect the driveshaft , then you don't have to worry about the > tranny. I'

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

> That reminds me, I just resealed my 117 motor in the 560SEL, but > forgot to > replace valve guide seals. I guess I will need to do that next year. > The > 117s need them around 150-180k miles. At least it's fairly easy to do those in place, no need to remove the heads. -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

They make driveshaft de-coupler kits for toads, along with brake actuators for the cars brakes. Dig around the RV sites and you'll find them.. For the driveshaft, you'd wind up with an extra lever in the car to disconnect the driveshaft , then you don't have to worry about the tranny. ---R

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This is pretty awesome. Click here: Mercedes S-Class vs. Smart Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI _

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

This could also be a failing diaphram in the vacuum pump. Ask me how I know. --- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You need valve seals or guides AND seals. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymb

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Well look at it this way, you just change the filter and add oil. Think of the time you will save if you never need to recycle the used oil. That reminds me, I just resealed my 117 motor in the 560SEL, but forgot to replace valve guide seals. I guess I will need to do that next year. The 117s nee

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Bad enough is being able to wiggle 3 of the stems back and forth by hand? On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:50:47 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther wrote: >> How much oil useage can worn valve guides cause? > > As much oil as you've got when it gets bad enough! > > Marshall -- Lu

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Luther wrote: > How much oil useage can worn valve guides cause? As much oil as you've got when it gets bad enough! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Alignment Time and steering box adjustment

Hendrik wrote: > Don't worry Marshall, she was way out of whack. I have been > progressively fixing things on the front end for a while and finally got > around to replacing the rubber bearings top and bottom. > The alignment mechanic gave me a written report on before and after the > job and it

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

That depends how bad they are, I have heard stories of cars using liters of oil per 100ks, however from personal experience it is nothing unmanageable. I had a Missingbitzi 4 cylinder petrol car that had leaky valve stem seals in all the time I owned it and from memory I put about 1 litre for e

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

That is my feeling too, if as described it all of a sudden started blowing blue/black smoke, which means one or more cylinders is not firing properly (black smoke) and oil is getting into a combustion chamber (blue smoke). If it was valve stem seals or cylinder rings it is usually a gradual pro

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

How much oil useage can worn valve guides cause? On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:20:14 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Zoltan Finks wrote: >> Had a thought this evening as I backed out my driveway in the 240D. >> It's a fairly steep but short driveway. >> >> I notice that there is an un

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Kaleb, up for a road trip and repair?? I'm off Thurs-Sat. On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:39:37 -0500, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What do you reckon is wrong with this? > > > > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/400626863.html > > > > Bob R > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 30

Re: [MBZ] Alignment Time and steering box adjustment

Don't worry Marshall, she was way out of whack. I have been progressively fixing things on the front end for a while and finally got around to replacing the rubber bearings top and bottom. The alignment mechanic gave me a written report on before and after the job and it most definitely needed d

Re: [MBZ] Welding

It is a good idea to disconnect the battery and make sure you have a ground near the weld, even on a Diesel you can fry electrics with a welder. Jim Cathey wrote: >> Of course I'm setting my plan for Sunday welding up the jack points on >> my 190D. It'll be my first time welding on a car... >>

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl spring removal

Hmmnh, I would have thought the 'official' factory spec tool would fit without 'modifications'. Anyway I didn't have to grind off much to get it in there and gave it a coating of POR 15 afterwards. Rich Thomas wrote: > I rented Rusty's when I did the front suspension on Brunnhilde. I think > i

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

> All you need to keep the engine running to drive the front pump. Well yes, but having the toad idling away back there for hundreds of miles does not thrill me! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

Zoltan Finks wrote: > Had a thought this evening as I backed out my driveway in the 240D. > It's a fairly steep but short driveway. > > I notice that there is an unpleasant amount of smoke when I do this. I > thought maybe it's just that I notice it since I'm backing into the > exhaust. But tonigh

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Robert Rentfro wrote: > What do you reckon is wrong with this? > > > > > > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/400626863.html > B\Almost surely a blown head gasket between the #1 piston and the chain vault Rather common with early OM60x engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't

Re: [MBZ] Alignment Time

Hendrik wrote: > My local authorized semi independent MB workshop informed me a while > back that they don't do wheel alignments any more. However I found a > place that knows how to do Benzes and it only cost me 35 Aussie beans. > Car drives straight, steering wheel is straight but I haven't do

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Jim Cathey wrote: >> Tow dolly? > > Right out. Our main trouble is that we often end up in some > places where towing a trailer(-ette) is impractical/impossible. > Especially since my wife won't do it. With a pure toad, once > you pull the pin you have two independent drivable vehicles, > and no

[MBZ] Rocker switch

Yep, Jim, I also realized overnight I can print the black background of the icon on transparent plastic, leaving the icon for light to shine thru just like original. Thanks Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

> Tow dolly? Right out. Our main trouble is that we often end up in some places where towing a trailer(-ette) is impractical/impossible. Especially since my wife won't do it. With a pure toad, once you pull the pin you have two independent drivable vehicles, and no pesky trailer to get in the wa

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

probably a blown head gasket, or at least the start of one. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Re: [MBZ] Welding

> Of course I'm setting my plan for Sunday welding up the jack points on > my 190D. It'll be my first time welding on a car... Make sure you have a charged hose nearby! I like to drape wet rags in the area to limit the spread of heat. -- Jim ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] citric acid

I sell Genuine Mercedes stuff, it is part # 000 989 10 25 and comes in a .5 kg container. The price is $14.00 per container, Mercedes recommends 2 per flush. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Rich Thomas wrote: > > Tow dolly? Unless you get another dolly for the rear wheels, you'd have to either tow backwards (scary, especially when behind a trailer) or disconnect the drive shaft. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponso

[MBZ] Ski Iowa

What, Don, you've never heard of Fun Valley in Montezuma? They have all that stuff. When I went to college in Grinnell 30 years ago you could ski there from 5 pm to close--about midnight--for $5. Included ski rental and lift ticket, which at that time was a rope tow. Since upgraded to chair

Re: [MBZ] Can backing up a hill cause oil drinkage

The joker in me says "your car is always burning oil" thats what OM616 means. Is the car actually burning oil, like is the oil level going down? I for one wouldn't worry about it until you're going through oil like the Exxon Valdez... -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:21:39 -0700 From: "Zoltan F

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

This is one I'd be prepared to drive back across the country. That'd get the carbon out of it. Of course I'm setting my plan for Sunday welding up the jack points on my 190D. It'll be my first time welding on a car... -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:48:09 -0700 From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

If its really got less than 100,000 miles I'd guess the thermostat is stuck open and its all carboned up. I'd offer him $800, haul it home, diesel purge and run a tank or two through it on the highway in 4th. Mine smoked some when I first got it. I did the above and now it hardly smokes at all.

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL musings

Tow dolly? --R Jim Cathey wrote: > So I was thinking, "How can I keep this car without getting > killed?" We just got back from a week's coastal vacation, and > one of the things we talked about was how nice it would have > been to have a toad over there. A convertible would have been > particu

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl spring removal

I rented Rusty's when I did the front suspension on Brunnhilde. I think it was the real deal. It was fairly straightforward except for having to ream out the hole a bit to fit the thing down there. http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm --R Hendrik wrote: > Did you use the o

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

Oooh, in that case, there's no way it's worth that kinda money. I'd only go $1049. Gary Thompson On 8/21/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It looks like a dog peed on the left rear tire. > > --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] CL 190D 5speed in AZ

It looks like a dog peed on the left rear tire. --R Robert Rentfro wrote: > What do you reckon is wrong with this? > > > > > > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/400626863.html > > > > > > Bob R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see offic

Re: [MBZ] The Sprinter

So Star Box went alright did it, well the only concern would be the CDI system apparently they can be pricey to fix. Anyway good luck with it, may it give you many wonderful memories and few trips to dealer :-) Kevin Kraly wrote: > Everything went well with the trip to the Victoria, BC Dragon Bo

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