Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D
Douglas - I've been thinking about this and the first thing you may want to check is to verify if your servo is moving at all. A real good check is to turn your engine on and run it for a few minutes then shut it off and listen to see if you can hear the servo returning to the park position. If you're not sure, then pop the hood and repeat the test. If things are quiet it should be fairly obvious if is running. Let us know how that goes. Barry I pulled the amplifier and basically plugged it in and then it started working correctly. It has worked for several weeks and today it went back to the same condition. Its as if the in car sensor is calling for heat. I am looking for some ideas as to what is causing this? Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
Hendrik Fay wrote: It's 4.30pm on Sunday here and yes we are ahead in time. The day starts somewhere just to the west of Hawaii. My computer altered your timestamp to 1:00 AM, USA EST (the same time zone our stock market and our Capitol are in). If you sent it at 16:30, then you are 15 1/2 hours ahead of me. Are your time zones in 1/2 hour increments? Ours are in one hour chunks. OTOH, your email has a server timestamp of 15:00:07 at GMT +900, which implies that server is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich. I'm five hours behind Greenwich, so some place in Oz, wherever your outgoing email server is, is 14 hours ahead of me. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Socialism
E M wrote: I've had the wrench slip a few times while working on cars, but I can tell you what, I'm enough of a wuzz that I'd reach for the electric tape or Crazyglue long before I'd start searching around for the home sewing kit! Here's a nice wrench slip. I punched the edge of a mcpherson strut spring seat with the back of my hand hard enough to achieve full penetration. Gee, that's what the inside of my hand looks like. First pic is about 15 minutes after injury, second pic is 2-3 days later. Notice the 20 year old scar above and to the right of the new injury, faintly visible in the second pic. I washed it out as well as I could, but I think I got a mild infection. Car suspensions aren't exactly clean. Mitch. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN0250.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 34183 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081213/649026a9/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN0255.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 74623 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081213/649026a9/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Socialism
You did a fine job Mitch. I think you missed your calling at med school. :-) Probably just as good you don't work full time at a garage though. hee hee. ;-) That did come out a lot cleaner than a lot of stitch jobs I've seen. Ed 300E 2008/12/13 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net E M wrote: I've had the wrench slip a few times while working on cars, but I can tell you what, I'm enough of a wuzz that I'd reach for the electric tape or Crazyglue long before I'd start searching around for the home sewing kit! Here's a nice wrench slip. I punched the edge of a mcpherson strut spring seat with the back of my hand hard enough to achieve full penetration. Gee, that's what the inside of my hand looks like. First pic is about 15 minutes after injury, second pic is 2-3 days later. Notice the 20 year old scar above and to the right of the new injury, faintly visible in the second pic. I washed it out as well as I could, but I think I got a mild infection. Car suspensions aren't exactly clean. Mitch. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN0250.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 34183 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081213/649026a9/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN0255.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 74623 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081213/649026a9/attachment-0001.jpe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
Except for Newfie time -- Newfoundland is only 1/2 hour ahead of Atlantic time -- it was a blast to hear the CBC broadcast times --- yada yada yada 8 am Atlantic and 7:30 in Newfoundland, etc. Peter On Dec 14, 2008, at 6:21 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: It's 4.30pm on Sunday here and yes we are ahead in time. The day starts somewhere just to the west of Hawaii. My computer altered your timestamp to 1:00 AM, USA EST (the same time zone our stock market and our Capitol are in). If you sent it at 16:30, then you are 15 1/2 hours ahead of me. Are your time zones in 1/2 hour increments? Ours are in one hour chunks. OTOH, your email has a server timestamp of 15:00:07 at GMT +900, which implies that server is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich. I'm five hours behind Greenwich, so some place in Oz, wherever your outgoing email server is, is 14 hours ahead of me. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) it's not too bad, but a pain. On the W126 (the other option), they go in from the bottom, and are easy. Peter On Dec 14, 2008, at 12:00 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: It's 4.30pm on Sunday here and yes we are ahead in time. The day starts somewhere just to the west of Hawaii. At the moment I am trying to find some good info on replacing the subframe bushes in my S124. Perhaps when Santa leaves me a welder under the tree I can make my own special tool with a few rolls of duct tape and some superglue. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a welder in the shape of a pear tree, lah lllahlla lahhllaa llahllaa, on the second day of Christmas I set the shed on fire Hendrik who might ask Santa for an automotive multimeter Wonko the Sane wrote: I was going to ding you about being up in the middle of the night sending emails, but a link I went to said it is now 6:28 pm tomorrow Down Under. Is that possible? It is 11:30 pm yesterday (to you) here. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] A Touching Christmas Story
Just so you know. Seems everyone can have a bad day some time. Manfred A Touching Christmas Story A Christmas Story for people having a bad day: When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered. Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drank all the cider and hidden the liquor. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?' And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Socialism
E M wrote: You did a fine job Mitch. I think you missed your calling at med school. :-) Probably just as good you don't work full time at a garage though. hee hee. ;-) 20-22 years ago I did. First at a Honda Motorcycle dealer, then at a Saab indy. These days, when I'm working in the driveway in a hurry, and I find out that I picked the wrong size socket when it slips off the caliper mounting bolt and I smack my hand on the spring seat, I don't feel so professional. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
Peter Frederick wrote: If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) W= sedan S= wagon C= coupe Anybody remember what the above letters stand for? I believe in the model names, T= Turnier, as in 300TD? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
In that case, jack the car up in the rear and support on jack stands. There are four mounts, the front ones go in one way, the rears the other. You will need to drop the exhaust (not remove, just lower). You may need to remove the speed sensor at the differential to prevent pulling the wires off as well. Remove the two bolts, one front and one rear while supporting the subframe with a jack, then lower the subframe until you have sufficient clearance to use a cup type puller to remove the mounts. A piece of plastic pipe and some steel plate should work, but they may be pretty well stuck. As noted, one goes in from the top and I don't remember at the moment which one it is. Once the old ones are out, pull the new ones in (silicone grease or dish detergent will make this much easier), lift the subframe back up, and install new bolts. All the necessary bits come with the new mounts. Repeat for the other side. Watch for stress on the brake lines -- you may want to remove them. This is a good time to change the brake fluid if you have not recently, too. If you also need new differential mounts and rear suspension links, it's only requires removing the driveshaft and brake lines to drop the entire subframe off the car Peter On Dec 14, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) W= sedan S= wagon C= coupe Anybody remember what the above letters stand for? I believe in the model names, T= Turnier, as in 300TD? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Socialism
Hendrik Fay wrote: Interesting read but more left wing loony stuff no doubt http://allcountries.org/health/usa_health_care_2008_nyt.html It appears to be fact-based, despite being originally published in one of those left wing wacko rags. (but I have no ready source for data to confirm or refute it) I have no idea what, if any, political motive the Commonwealth Fund might have. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
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Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
Mitch Haley wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) W= sedan S= wagon C= coupe Anybody remember what the above letters stand for? I don't know about S and C, but W means Werksbezeichnung, or factory name. The LWB sedan variants and the R Class are prefixed V for Verlangerte, extended. There's a new prefix in town, too. X, for, I guess, SUV variants of existing models. The GLK is an X204 and the GL is an X164. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TImezones - was: I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape,
It seems than at Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:21:30 -0500, Mitch wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: It's 4.30pm on Sunday here and yes we are ahead in time. The day starts somewhere just to the west of Hawaii. My computer altered your timestamp to 1:00 AM, USA EST (the same time zone our stock market and our Capitol are in). If you sent it at 16:30, then you are 15 1/2 hours ahead of me. Are your time zones in 1/2 hour increments? Ours are in one hour chunks. They have some of each. East coast +10. Half-hour step to the central part at +9:30. Then a 1.5 hour step to the western coast's +8. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] updated my web site today
I bet you were a lot warmer in the Winter, also. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 8:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] updated my web site today Just think -- 1995-97 I lived but about a mile from you. On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 7:20 PM, Bill R billr32...@comcast.net wrote: Nice site, Don. It helps to put names and faces together. I made the mistake of letting my darling wife color my hair once [it is about like yours]. Big mistake, and thankfully I only let her talk me into a temp rinse. Took me an hour to wash it out. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] updated my web site today http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Original Smart car design
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[MBZ] lubricants
What is the best lubricant/grease to use on door hinges? The driver's door on my Cadillac is squealing like crazy when I open the door when it is cold. The door opens fine, it just makes a terrible squeal. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
We had a couple in our family, including a wagon. Ok, build quality wasn't anything great, but then again, a Datson 510 was nothing to write home about. As for Honda, I don't remember anything wearing that name tag at the time having doors on it. All of our Pintos were dark green, the wagon had the classy fake wood mat tack stuff on the sides. lol Ed 300E 2008/12/14 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net HYPERLINK http://www.autotraderclassics.com/details?adId=90549987; http://www.autotrad erclassics.com/details?adId=90549987 Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Original Smart car design
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:50:17 -0800 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081214 /95996aa3/attachment.jpg So, what is it? Where do I get one? :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lubricants
What is the best lubricant/grease to use on door hinges? Chassis grease. But a shot of WD-40 is way better than nothing. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the sub-frame bushes need attention
Thanks for the info Peter, how does one check the condition of the diff mounts in car? Also according to the official MB line on sub-frame removal the exhaust has to come out, part of the SLS has to go, blah blah blah, fuel lines, more blah blah blah. Personally I'd be more inclined to remove the brake calipers instead of messing with brake fluid, as my car has ABS it is going to be more technical to bleed the system. I found a website which shows a home made tool http://mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=149722 which don't look too hard to create. A member of the Ozbenz forum beat me in an ebay auction for the proper MB tool to do this job and I asked him if he'd be interested in selling me the tool after he has done his cars but I think by the time that happens I'll be too old to do much of anything, except talk about the good old days when I was able to work on cars and chase nursey around the old folks home. Although according to Murphy's law, the minute you finish the home made tool (after much cursing and burning of hands) the phone will ring. Hendrik Peter Frederick wrote: In that case, jack the car up in the rear and support on jack stands. There are four mounts, the front ones go in one way, the rears the other. You will need to drop the exhaust (not remove, just lower). You may need to remove the speed sensor at the differential to prevent pulling the wires off as well. Remove the two bolts, one front and one rear while supporting the subframe with a jack, then lower the subframe until you have sufficient clearance to use a cup type puller to remove the mounts. A piece of plastic pipe and some steel plate should work, but they may be pretty well stuck. As noted, one goes in from the top and I don't remember at the moment which one it is. Once the old ones are out, pull the new ones in (silicone grease or dish detergent will make this much easier), lift the subframe back up, and install new bolts. All the necessary bits come with the new mounts. Repeat for the other side. Watch for stress on the brake lines -- you may want to remove them. This is a good time to change the brake fluid if you have not recently, too. If you also need new differential mounts and rear suspension links, it's only requires removing the driveshaft and brake lines to drop the entire subframe off the car Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] approximate cost of OM603 valve job?
1. Can the valves on the OM603 be ground? I think some valves cannot be ground. 2. If they can, what is the approximate cost of a valve job for this engine? Thanks! Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention
Don't forget the humble A124, the T has been a bone of contention, some believe it stands for touring and other believe in tourist. Turnier is German for tournament and more historically jousting. http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?lang=enservice=deenopterrors=0optpro=0query=turnieriservice=comment= I suppose I could stand in the sunroof and set the cruise and go jousting that way. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) W= sedan S= wagon C= coupe Anybody remember what the above letters stand for? I believe in the model names, T= Turnier, as in 300TD? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
We've had many pinto wagons in the family, and also, we had a couple Murcury Bobcat hatchbacks. They included a brown '72 Wagon with the automatic, 100% dependable but SLOW, a blue '74 wagon, parts donor for the '72, orange '78 with primered orange front end since it had been wrecked by the PO, light blue '79 Bobcat hatchback, a very good runner with 135K on it and still kicking when we sold it), '80 yellow Bobcat hatch for parts, and the white '80 Pinto Wagon with 80K original miles. They are easy enough to work on, but I much prefer the MB diesels, of course. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
I drove a 71-1/2 Pinto Fastback (the one with the big back window) as the third in the chain of hand-me-downs through the family. Dad bought it new for Mom, big brother got it next, then I got it. It was in good shape when I got it, despite my brother having owned it (not a car person) and I recall putting many trouble-free miles on it. Mine had the 2000cc inline OHC 4 banger which was only used for a couple of years. A good engine that was tough to kill. And yes, it was one covered by the infamous exploding gas tank recall Dan --- On Sun, 12/14/08, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 4:36 PM We had a couple in our family, including a wagon. Ok, build quality wasn't anything great, but then again, a Datson 510 was nothing to write home about. As for Honda, I don't remember anything wearing that name tag at the time having doors on it. All of our Pintos were dark green, the wagon had the classy fake wood mat tack stuff on the sides. lol Ed 300E 2008/12/14 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net HYPERLINK http://www.autotraderclassics.com/details?adId=90549987; http://www.autotrad erclassics.com/details?adId=90549987 Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
Was this the one with the totally glass hatch with the handle bolted to the window to lift it? Our '72 Wagon had the 2.0 SOHC engine in it also, but all of the others had the newer 2.3L SOHC. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Original Smart car design
That looks like a lot of fun, as long as you have the road to yourself. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Original Smart car design A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 47 The Original Smart Car.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 25446 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081214/95 996aa3/attachment.jpg -- next part -- -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
No, there was a metal frame to the lift gate with a large window in it. I think it was only made for a short time, as there were issues with identifying the proper model year on it a couple of times. That's why I said it was a 71-1/2. I really wanted one of the panel wagons but could never find one in decent shape. Dan --- On Sun, 12/14/08, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: From: Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 6:05 PM Was this the one with the totally glass hatch with the handle bolted to the window to lift it? Our '72 Wagon had the 2.0 SOHC engine in it also, but all of the others had the newer 2.3L SOHC. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 201 ACC pushbutton unit
In housecleaning, I came across a ACC pushbutton unit for a 201. It has a manufacture tag on it 12-84, so it was surely from an 85 model. It is complete in the wood panel (with temp control) and also has the fan push button unit. If anyone can use it, it is for sale. It seems to be different than the ones in 124 and 126 models from 1986-1988 I have had. Anyhow, if anyone wants it make me an offer offlist at lfa...@leadingchange.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?
I really wanted one of the panel wagons but could never find one in decent shape. Ah, one of the cruising wagons with the porthole on each side? That would be a find indeed! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 201 ACC pushbutton unit
In housecleaning, I came across a ACC pushbutton unit for a 201. It has a manufacture tag on it 12-84, so it was surely from an 85 model...It seems to be different than the ones in 124 and 126 models from 1986-1988 I have had. It is, it has an extra main button, and a separate AC control selector among other differences. Also, there are two versions out there for the 201, so it wouldn't hurt to post its part number. So, early and late 201 are incompatible, IIRC. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
Well as we left off I was going to go back to walmart first thing this morning to get that tire mounted for the trailer. So I show up first thing. Wait for 20 minutes for somebody to show up to help everyone in line. They say sure they will take care of it, will be 2 hours though. Crap. Ended up being nearly 4 hours before they got to it. All the had ahead of me was 2 cars needing tires, and one of those was only getting 2 tires. Geez, they are slow. So when they get to it, the start to proceed to tell me how they cant do it because its a used tire etc. I tell them I have been there nearly 4 hours to be told this, and its just going on a trailer. Finally they go ahead and do it. Takes them less than 5 minutes of course to mount the stupid thing. Why the hell they could not have just had somebody mount it real quick in the morning I dont know. Anyway, that put me way behind so I got to run into the ice storm on the way back. Actually when I hit the rain it was not quite cold enough to freeze and it stopped long enough for me to get home anyway. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] approximate cost of OM603 valve job?
http://www.gishart.com/sites/dover/index.htm Christopher McCann wrote: 1. Can the valves on the OM603 be ground? I think some valves cannot be ground. 2. If they can, what is the approximate cost of a valve job for this engine? Thanks! Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
I predict that K'leb will have two MOUNTED spares in the truck the next time he does an interstate car haul. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
Naw, he will just sell the trailer now that the buying freeze is on. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I predict that K'leb will have two MOUNTED spares in the truck the next time he does an interstate car haul. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] I make it back
'Glad you're safely back at home, Kaleb. 'Been worried about ya all day. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
Most tire shops will mount a tire like that for free or real cheap,a nd pretty quick. Discount tire does that. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well as we left off I was going to go back to walmart first thing this morning to get that tire mounted for the trailer. So I show up first thing. Wait for 20 minutes for somebody to show up to help everyone in line. They say sure they will take care of it, will be 2 hours though. Crap. Ended up being nearly 4 hours before they got to it. All the had ahead of me was 2 cars needing tires, and one of those was only getting 2 tires. Geez, they are slow. So when they get to it, the start to proceed to tell me how they cant do it because its a used tire etc. I tell them I have been there nearly 4 hours to be told this, and its just going on a trailer. Finally they go ahead and do it. Takes them less than 5 minutes of course to mount the stupid thing. Why the hell they could not have just had somebody mount it real quick in the morning I dont know. Anyway, that put me way behind so I got to run into the ice storm on the way back. Actually when I hit the rain it was not quite cold enough to freeze and it stopped long enough for me to get home anyway. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
Well here is the deal, since I have had my trailer, I have been all over the country with it with no spare at all. Well, the original tires started getting worn so i started throwing a wheel in the back for a spare. Well, one time I had a tire go flat and I needed the spare. Would not fit. Crap, should have checked. Anyway, got another tire mounted and continued on. A few weeks ago, I buy a new rim to use as a spare off a seller on ebay. First one is wrong size. 2nd one (arrived friday before this trip) wrong size, so lets see what the 3rd one is. I would have had the spare mounted to it had it been the correct size. On another subject, a little while ago I replaced all the trailer tires with some good used michelin car tires I had. The one that started to blow out was a little dry rotted I think but not sure if that had anything to do with it (belt seperation I guess?). Anyway, have been thinking now, is it OK to run car tires on a trailer? I have done a little short bit of research and some say yes, some say no. Seems car tires might last a little longer that trailer rated tires, and trailer tires I think you are only supposed to go up to 65mph with them. Also car tires are cheaper but the air pressure rating is usually much lower than trailer tires, and the weight rating is lower. For instance, on tirerack.com, the only trailer tires I see are goodyear, with a load rating of 1820lb or so. With car tires, I find some humho tires with rating of sometihng like 1598 or so. The reviews in the goodyear trailer tires look like they have blow out often. The load star trailer tires that came new on my trailer did not seem to last long before they were bald. I think car tires might last longer. Anybody got any thoughts? Mitch Haley wrote: I predict that K'leb will have two MOUNTED spares in the truck the next time he does an interstate car haul. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
only place that was open sunday morning was walmart. They were my last choice, trust me. Rich Thomas wrote: Most tire shops will mount a tire like that for free or real cheap,a nd pretty quick. Discount tire does that. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well as we left off I was going to go back to walmart first thing this morning to get that tire mounted for the trailer. So I show up first thing. Wait for 20 minutes for somebody to show up to help everyone in line. They say sure they will take care of it, will be 2 hours though. Crap. Ended up being nearly 4 hours before they got to it. All the had ahead of me was 2 cars needing tires, and one of those was only getting 2 tires. Geez, they are slow. So when they get to it, the start to proceed to tell me how they cant do it because its a used tire etc. I tell them I have been there nearly 4 hours to be told this, and its just going on a trailer. Finally they go ahead and do it. Takes them less than 5 minutes of course to mount the stupid thing. Why the hell they could not have just had somebody mount it real quick in the morning I dont know. Anyway, that put me way behind so I got to run into the ice storm on the way back. Actually when I hit the rain it was not quite cold enough to freeze and it stopped long enough for me to get home anyway. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Land Yaught
Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: file0002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 53455 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081214/32d415a1/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
Naw, he'll keep the trailer and charge delivery fees when he sells something. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell Naw, he will just sell the trailer now that the buying freeze is on. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I predict that K'leb will have two MOUNTED spares in the truck the next time he does an interstate car haul. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Land Yaught
Thats funny. My grandparents used to have this 68 Olds Delmont 88 they bought new. My dad then got it after they bought a new 86 Olds Cutlass Cierra and he drove it, mostly to the fishing hole. Anyway, it got the nickname of land shark because it was so big. Tom Hargrave wrote: Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: file0002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 53455 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081214/32d415a1/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] rant about tires
OK, just bought brand new tires for the 190D, got another 190D that needs new tires. The 140 diesel will need new tires soon. The 140 I just picked up will need new tires if I keep it. The trailer probably should have new tires. The big dollar one is the truck, its going to need new tires real soon, almost down to the wear bars. Those are expensive. Crap. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: OK, just bought brand new tires for the 190D, got another 190D that needs new tires. The 140 diesel will need new tires soon. The 140 I just picked up will need new tires if I keep it. The trailer probably should have new tires. The big dollar one is the truck, its going to need new tires real soon, almost down to the wear bars. Those are expensive. Crap. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
holy CRAP, why would you spend that much on tires? Are they made of gold? Wonko the Sane wrote: I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: OK, just bought brand new tires for the 190D, got another 190D that needs new tires. The 140 diesel will need new tires soon. The 140 I just picked up will need new tires if I keep it. The trailer probably should have new tires. The big dollar one is the truck, its going to need new tires real soon, almost down to the wear bars. Those are expensive. Crap. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=GoodyeartireModel=Assurance+TripleTred On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 9:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: holy CRAP, why would you spend that much on tires? Are they made of gold? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
Sounds like re-tirement time to me. My bike couldn't survive anymore since it was two tired! My poor unicycle can't stand on his own at all!! :(:)D Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] approximate cost of OM603 valve job?
I think we paid between $500 and $600 to have my son's 603 surfaced, the valves ground, and new guides installed. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 4:38 PM, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: 1. Can the valves on the OM603 be ground? I think some valves cannot be ground. 2. If they can, what is the approximate cost of a valve job for this engine? Thanks! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:21:46 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Seems car tires might last a little longer that trailer rated tires, and trailer tires I think you are only supposed to go up to 65mph with them. Well, you do want to go faster than 65mph. Also car tires are cheaper but the air pressure rating is usually much lower than trailer tires, and the weight rating is lower. If you can get enough weight capacity with car tires, the excess capacity of trailer tires would be wasted. The reviews in the goodyear trailer tires look like they have blow out often. The load star trailer tires that came new on my trailer did not seem to last long before they were bald. I think car tires might last longer. Pay more for trailer tires and they last less -- what's wrong with this picture? Anybody got any thoughts? See above. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:55:51 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. What was the breakdown of the various elements of that cost? tires - balancing - disposal fee - warranty - tax - ? - Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:18:54 -0800 Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Sounds like re-tirement time to me. My bike couldn't survive anymore since it was two tired! My poor unicycle can't stand on his own at all!! :(:)D Good one, Kevin! Shirley really liked it, too. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
Everything except disposal fee -- I kept the old tires to give to Debbie's brother (he is building a hot rod). Didn't get any special (road hazard?) warranty other than the 80,000 mile warranty that comes with the tires. Yea, they were pricey but should be the only tires I ever have to buy for the car and they are supposed to be really good in snow and ice, plus perform well on dry pavement. I spent probably $100 more than I would have spent for budget tires, and it was worth the extra cost to me. And if the tires are still good when the 300E dies, I will keep them to put on my next 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:55:51 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. What was the breakdown of the various elements of that cost? tires - balancing - disposal fee - warranty - tax - ? - Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
Kaleb wrote: Anyway, have been thinking now, is it OK to run car tires on a trailer? Yes. Or no. I have done a little short bit of research and some say yes, some say no. Seems car tires might last a little longer that trailer rated tires, and trailer tires I think you are only supposed to go up to 65mph with them. Most of my experience with trailer tires is 22 inch, so that won't help much. Also car tires are cheaper but the air pressure rating is usually much lower than trailer tires, and the weight rating is lower. And that's why the answer is not clear. If you need the weight rating, use truck or trailer tires - not car tires. The reviews in the goodyear trailer tires look like they have blow out often. Maybe that's because only folks who actually haul weight will spend money with the hi-load tires and because the tires are being worked hard they fail? The load star trailer tires that came new on my trailer did not seem to last long before they were bald. I think car tires might last longer. Anybody got any thoughts? The big enemy of tires is heat. The greatest source of heat is tire flex. Tire flex decreases as air pressure increases. As I understand, truck and trailer tire ratings have a greater overload margine than passenger car tires. So, how much weight is on the tire? Are car tires an option? --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Snow tires
Since we're in line to get the ice/snow storm (only 30% chance though), I went to put the snow tires that came with the car from Donald Snook on this afternoon. When I let the first tire down, a LOT of 1 to 2 cracks appeared on the sidewall. Crap - dry rotted tire. Off it came, and on went the standard tire. I need 2 more of the 8 hole wheels so I can get four snow tires, mount them on the original 15 hole wheels, and have all the (8) standard tires on 8 hole wheels. To echo Kaleb's re-tirement lament, the van needs new tires as well. I did find one 14 steel wheel from a 115 in the shed, anyone want it for the cost of shipping? I don't remember what brand snow tires I put on the car - you can ask Ok Don and see if he likes them. I never did put four snow tires on the car, it wasn't worth it to me driving in the limited amount of snow that we get here in Kansas. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Gama Goat
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/958125060.html -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:12:41 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: Everything except disposal fee -- I kept the old tires to give to Debbie's brother (he is building a hot rod). Didn't get any special (road hazard?) warranty other than the 80,000 mile warranty that comes with the tires. Yea, they were pricey but should be the only tires I ever have to buy for the car and they are supposed to be really good in snow and ice, plus perform well on dry pavement. I spent probably $100 more than I would have spent for budget tires, and it was worth the extra cost to me. And if the tires are still good when the 300E dies, I will keep them to put on my next 300E. I was hoping you'd put the individual items' cost after the hyphen to let us know how much those things cost in your neck of the woods. Craig On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:55:51 -0600 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. What was the breakdown of the various elements of that cost? tires - balancing - disposal fee - warranty - tax - ? - Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 250 kmi 1994 E420 117 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email. / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Land Yaught
Land dinghy: http://www.auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=BIEHM6355132 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
Well take for instance, how much does a 140 weight? Im not sure. Its a heavy car I know that. Trailer is a regular old steel flat bed 18' trailer. dont know how much that weights. Tires I have on now are 1499 per tire, so 5996 total capacity. Thats probably plenty for many small to medium cars, but wonder if the 140 was too much weight Fmiser wrote: Kaleb wrote: Anyway, have been thinking now, is it OK to run car tires on a trailer? Yes. Or no. I have done a little short bit of research and some say yes, some say no. Seems car tires might last a little longer that trailer rated tires, and trailer tires I think you are only supposed to go up to 65mph with them. Most of my experience with trailer tires is 22 inch, so that won't help much. Also car tires are cheaper but the air pressure rating is usually much lower than trailer tires, and the weight rating is lower. And that's why the answer is not clear. If you need the weight rating, use truck or trailer tires - not car tires. The reviews in the goodyear trailer tires look like they have blow out often. Maybe that's because only folks who actually haul weight will spend money with the hi-load tires and because the tires are being worked hard they fail? The load star trailer tires that came new on my trailer did not seem to last long before they were bald. I think car tires might last longer. Anybody got any thoughts? The big enemy of tires is heat. The greatest source of heat is tire flex. Tire flex decreases as air pressure increases. As I understand, truck and trailer tire ratings have a greater overload margine than passenger car tires. So, how much weight is on the tire? Are car tires an option? --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rant about tires
Good tires cost good money but cheap tires cost more in the long run because you pay more to mount cheap tires more often. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/14/08 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] rant about tires holy CRAP, why would you spend that much on tires? Are they made of gold? Wonko the Sane wrote: I feel your pain. I recently dropped $630 for 4 tires for the 300E. On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: OK, just bought brand new tires for the 190D, got another 190D that needs new tires. The 140 diesel will need new tires soon. The 140 I just picked up will need new tires if I keep it. The trailer probably should have new tires. The big dollar one is the truck, its going to need new tires real soon, almost down to the wear bars. Those are expensive. Crap. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell
WalMart is slow on purpose. The longer they take the more likely you will buy something in the store. You did buy something, right? Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 12/14/08 7:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell Well as we left off I was going to go back to walmart first thing this morning to get that tire mounted for the trailer. So I show up first thing. Wait for 20 minutes for somebody to show up to help everyone in line. They say sure they will take care of it, will be 2 hours though. Crap. Ended up being nearly 4 hours before they got to it. All the had ahead of me was 2 cars needing tires, and one of those was only getting 2 tires. Geez, they are slow. So when they get to it, the start to proceed to tell me how they cant do it because its a used tire etc. I tell them I have been there nearly 4 hours to be told this, and its just going on a trailer. Finally they go ahead and do it. Takes them less than 5 minutes of course to mount the stupid thing. Why the hell they could not have just had somebody mount it real quick in the morning I dont know. Anyway, that put me way behind so I got to run into the ice storm on the way back. Actually when I hit the rain it was not quite cold enough to freeze and it stopped long enough for me to get home anyway. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
I don't know but I do know that a neighbor was pulling a ski boat with his 3/4 ton Suburban and had 3 blow-outs in one year. It turns out that the tires he was running weren't up to the load even though the tong weight + 1/4 of the Suburban weight were well under what was marked on the tire sidewalls. He went up one load rating and the problems went away. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 11:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES) Well take for instance, how much does a 140 weight? Im not sure. Its a heavy car I know that. Trailer is a regular old steel flat bed 18' trailer. dont know how much that weights. Tires I have on now are 1499 per tire, so 5996 total capacity. Thats probably plenty for many small to medium cars, but wonder if the 140 was too much weight Fmiser wrote: Kaleb wrote: Anyway, have been thinking now, is it OK to run car tires on a trailer? Yes. Or no. I have done a little short bit of research and some say yes, some say no. Seems car tires might last a little longer that trailer rated tires, and trailer tires I think you are only supposed to go up to 65mph with them. Most of my experience with trailer tires is 22 inch, so that won't help much. Also car tires are cheaper but the air pressure rating is usually much lower than trailer tires, and the weight rating is lower. And that's why the answer is not clear. If you need the weight rating, use truck or trailer tires - not car tires. The reviews in the goodyear trailer tires look like they have blow out often. Maybe that's because only folks who actually haul weight will spend money with the hi-load tires and because the tires are being worked hard they fail? The load star trailer tires that came new on my trailer did not seem to last long before they were bald. I think car tires might last longer. Anybody got any thoughts? The big enemy of tires is heat. The greatest source of heat is tire flex. Tire flex decreases as air pressure increases. As I understand, truck and trailer tire ratings have a greater overload margine than passenger car tires. So, how much weight is on the tire? Are car tires an option? --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1848 - Release Date: 12/14/2008 12:28 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lubricants
The best grease for door hinges is white lithium. Unlike wheel bearing grease, the grease flows easy into hinges. BTW, if your hinge is squeaking then it may already be too late. On the good side, GM hinge bushings are cheap easy to replace. They are actually designed to be serviced in a few minutes. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:52 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] lubricants What is the best lubricant/grease to use on door hinges? The driver's door on my Cadillac is squealing like crazy when I open the door when it is cold. The door opens fine, it just makes a terrible squeal. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: 12/13/2008 4:56 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)
Well take for instance, how much does a 140 weight? Im not sure. Its a heavy car I know that. Trailer is a regular old steel flat bed 18' trailer. dont know how much that weights. Our car hauler weighs around 1800#. The typical MB I'd put on it is something like 3400-3800#, IIRC. My pickup truck is 7000#. The trailer tires are holding the car, plus another 2000# of load. Tires I have on now are 1499 per tire, so 5996 total capacity. So that's 6000# with four tires. Right around what the trailer and car weigh together. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
