Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Hi Wilton - Not sure who this is directed to, but the iPhone and lots of other similar phones do all of this stuff - including having MS Office on them. To use the internet and email I think you need to have a data plan for them. I'm too cheap, especially when I can get it for free. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos You mean an iPhone? Wilton - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have done it when travelling, though not when moving ... you are never in a hotspot long enough. The more expensive option [which I don't use] is to have a Bluetooth capable telephone and link the IPAQ to the phone for continuous on the go communications and GPS extras. Doing much writing is troublesome on it though. You can write on the screen [good handwriting to text software], use the on screen keyboard, or do what I do and get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard [I use an iGo Stowaway] for actual composition. You can surf the internet, bid on eBay items, or check email. It connects to your home computer via USB connection for Outlook, and also has Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. in Mobile form. I did about 25 pages of my current writing project on it by going to restaurants early and writing while waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. I'm sold on it - though I would like to have a phone built in. I always get a Square Trade warranty on the electronics I buy on eBay, and after 2 years of continuous use they sent back my $375 for the used machine because they couldn't repair it. I bought a Sony UX380N ultra mobile PC for $600 [a full computer in a very small package], then decided I would rather have the IPAQ RX5915 so resold it and bought another IPAQ for $112 [I found one cheap because I didn't need all the extras, I still had those]. I use it for GPS, Google Maps, music and can watch videos, though I never got the correct software to do that properly. [I use a 4 Gb SD card for extra storage]. I also use it to play Monopoly, Yatzee, and a dozen other games during short waits. Could be that one of the new Smart Phones would be good for you as they also have that stuff built in and are a phone. I'm just not willing to pay for a data plan. Users choice, but I wanted something I could wear on my belt and use a lot every day, and this is it for me. BillR - Looks like IPAQ would have one with the cellphone and internet feature. Getting one with the cellphone feature sounds like a good idea since that would eliminate one carry-around item. Come to think of it, believe I did see where some cellphones now have GPS. GPS plus cellphone plus internet; all in one. That would be the thing to have. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ 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] Looking for Wagon
Mike, Where are you located? Are the rear doors rust free and straight? If so, I would like to purchase them from you. Thanks, Mike in Michigan -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mike Gildea Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon In the US, all 85`s are W123s (if imported by MBUSA) The range of years (for W123) in Germany was different than here. I bleive in Germany, it went from 76 to 85. The W124s started a year earlier over there also. We get every thing a year after Europe for some reason. I looked for mine for a very long time. 3 months after I bought it, it was totalled, so i didnt get much time behind the wheel, mostly fixing it up. I only put a little over 200 hundred miles on it. - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon Mike Gildea wrote: Looking for TD Wagon, preferably 1985, to replace the one i have ,that has been totaled by a teenager out of control. Anybody know of a MB wagon in good condition? Good luck! And you can't have mine. *smile* Did the W123 and W124 overlap, or are all '85s a W123 chassis. -- 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 ___ 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] Looking for Wagon
Tampa, Florida. Cant strip anything at this time. I`m going to have to take the moron to court. I need the car complete so i can prove it was in excellent original condition (with appraisals), before being smacked. If I cant find a decent replacement car, for less money than to fix it, I may have to try and repair it. It was in to good of condition to dispose of. I wish you luck in finding those doors. I`m sure you already know the sedan doors wont fit. Mike ___ 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] kleb and luther and their six week shipping club
i get emails like this at least once a week. this one arrived in my inbox this morning. notes: Hi! I just wanted to say that I am thoroughly impressed with your customer care and lightning fast shipping! I placed my order LATE yesterday, and received my order at about 11am this morning! :O Incredible! Keep up the good work! :) i get customers complaining when they get their online order in 2 business days as they are used to getting their order is 1 business day and then i get to listen to kleb and luther talk about how it takes them six weeks to get parts that don't even fit when everyone else gets them in 1 or 2 days and they fit fine. you two are just hapless and hopeless morons -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/40c72b84/attachment.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
[MBZ] More from Chrysler
product and viability plans presented to the U.S. Treasury, which include our receiving continued funding for the development and deployment of advanced technology vehicles from the DOE section 136 fund. Together with our alliance partner, we will focus our resources on how to use Fiat’s fuel-saving technologies and our ENVI electric-drive program to meet the regulations, support our revitalization, benefit American consumers and help the country achieve energy security and environmental sustainability. As we move quickly through the restructuring process, we have received interim approval for an additional $860 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing today from the U.S. government. Of this additional loan amount, $600 million will support GMAC to provide a seamless transition as it begins providing floor-plan financing for our dealerships as well as consumer loans to our customers immediately upon the close of the transaction. An additional $260 million is to replace funds transferred to Chrysler Canada, as agreed upon in the pre-petition funding from the Canadian government. Finally, when we emerge from bankruptcy and complete our alliance with Fiat, it will be under the leadership of a new chairman. As I mentioned to you before, when the new company emerges, it will be an appropriate time for me to step aside and return to Cerberus as an advisor. Today, we announced that C. Robert Kidder, the former chairman of Borden Chemical Inc. and of Duracell International Inc., will become chairman of Chrysler Group LLC, which is the name our organization will go by once we emerge from bankruptcy and complete our strategic global alliance with Fiat SpA. With his broad expertise serving on numerous world-class boards and his accomplished business background, Bob Kidder will provide the leadership and strategic counsel that will help to create a strong global competitor moving forward. For more information on this announcement and Bob Kidder’s background, visit scoop.chrysler.com or click thisHYPERLINK http://scoop.chrysler.com/2009/05/20/c-robert-kidder-to-become-chairman-of- chrysler-group-llc/ link. I want to end this note by telling you how much I appreciate your hard work and continued focus during this turbulent time. Thanks to your efforts, Chrysler will be positioned for long-term success when it emerges from this restructuring process. Bob Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.12.11/2089 - Release Date: 4/30/2009 5:53 PM -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/634bc0b7/attachment.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] More from Chrysler
That part where he addresses the jettisoned dealers who operated in good faith, invested loads of money, and who are left holding inventory, facilities, staff, and customer commitments must have been cut out of my copy. And how the union gets their (large) piece of the pie. And how the president and US gummint engineered this whole thing in contravention of existing laws, e.g., a little principle called due process, that are supposed to deal with these kinds of situations. Did anyone else get that in their missive? See here for another perspective, one that rings a bit more true: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124277581459836917.html Fairness in a law-abiding society is due process. In the Chrysler bankruptcy, the administration hijacked the legal forms for a political end that it could have delivered honestly by the government buying Chrysler out of liquidation and handing it to the UAW. --R ___ 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] Looking for Wagon
Mike Gildea wrote: Tampa, Florida. Cant strip anything at this time. I`m going to have to take the moron to court. I need the car complete so i can prove it was in excellent original condition (with appraisals), before being smacked. Hmm, in Michigan we're no fault except for the first $500 in vehicle damage. If I hit some guy's Ferrari I owe him $500, and if he doesn't have collision coverage he eats the rest. I wonder what happens when a driver with no-fault insurance is found responsible for a crash in an at-fault state. 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] Parts Insanity
After 10 minutes talking to a young guy at the local stealer, explaining to him what this part was http://www.buymbparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1633859itempk=72149mfr=Febiweight=0.12 he finally finds it (or at least I think he does, he didn't really know what it was) once I give him the VIN of the TD. It's $97.20 GAG!!! Rusty's price is $25.96, here has it for $23.95 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1979/mercedes/300td/diesel_injection/vacuum_pump_repair_kit.html I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! Must be paying for that Maybach studio. http://www.baker.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS72320/ --R ___ 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] Looking for Wagon
The insurance companies fight it out and you get screwed no matter what. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Mike Gildea wrote: Tampa, Florida. Cant strip anything at this time. I`m going to have to take the moron to court. I need the car complete so i can prove it was in excellent original condition (with appraisals), before being smacked. Hmm, in Michigan we're no fault except for the first $500 in vehicle damage. If I hit some guy's Ferrari I owe him $500, and if he doesn't have collision coverage he eats the rest. I wonder what happens when a driver with no-fault insurance is found responsible for a crash in an at-fault state. 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] OT Garmin kudos
I have used Garmin products for about 5-6 years. I have one of their handheld units (eTrex Vista) that I have used for backpacking/hiking and it kicks butt. I have both the navigation software as well as the topo maps for the US and Alaska. It locked up on me one time, and after a very pleasant 30 minutes or so with a very patient Garmin employee, they ended up sending me a replacement. I am getting ready to purchase GPS' for our service vehicle fleet, and would be interested in hearing about anyone's current experiences with their in-car products. I don't need BlueTooth or anything fancy, just a navigation GPS that I can load latitude and longitude points into for cell tower locations. I would add that I have an older Tom Tom in my car that a friend gave me. While it works fairly well, I don't like it was well as the Garmin for a number of reasons. I keep my eTrex Vista on my motorcycle - not for navigation, but because it records tracks and allows me to keep a log of where I have traveled on my bike. Dan --- On Wed, 5/20/09, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 11:11 PM On Wed, 20 May 2009 22:38:59 -0400 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: That's the size I want. Gerry -- From: WILTON My Garmin nuvi 750 slips easily into my shirt pocket. I have a Nuvi 750 as well. When I drove to Oregon last August, when I left the van I would take it out of its mount and slip it into my shirt pocket along with my Daytimer. They work very well and have features I haven't even thought of using yet. 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] Bundts
240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] HELP! LOW/NO OIL PRESSURE
If the ground is bad, the gauge should be pegged, correct? Luther ernest breakfield wrote: since there is already a known problem with the instrumentation, wouldn't it be prudent to address that before assuming that the instrumentation is indicating a problem, and/or verify by other means that the oil pressure reported is indeed actually out of range? a question for the veterans; isn't there a ground behind the instrument panel that's known to occasionally be a problem with these things? IIRC, isn't its failure mode pretty-much exactly like the wonkiness with the temp and fuel gauges that's being reported here? cheers! e Dan Weeks wrote: '82 300SD 314k daily driver. Runs great. Lately, I'd been noticing oil pressure seemed a bit low at idle, but my idle's set too low, so I didn't think much of it. Today, I notice a half-bar at idle. Slipped it into Neutral, and it came up to a bar. Next short trip, same day, OP fine until car warmed up, then it went down to barely off the peg at idle. Turned around to come home, and OP gradually tailed off to nothing. Stopped the car. Checked oil level, which was fine. Oil seemed a bit thin, but not watery by any means, and the engine was hot. Looked like plenty of oil sitting on the cam when I took the OP filler cap off to check. Started up again, and had between 2 and 3 bar at 2k rpm. Had just a few blocks to go, so drove it back. Needle was quite erratic--would go up to the top peg, then fall down to 0. WHen revved up it would suddenly jump up--most of the time. Sometimes it wouldn't move at all. Got home, with no other signs of low OP--engine ran fine, no unusual noises, no blue smoke. What gives? How can I test the gauge/sensor? Is there any way I can temporarily wire in an aux OP gauge to check? If so, how. I have a somewhat jumpy temp gauge and fuel gauge, and the tach is inop most of the time, so I'm hoping it's just electrical. Is there a pattern/failure mode for 617 oil pumps? Could something be intermittantly plugging the pickup tube screen? I'm trying to think of everything I can here. Car is parked until I figure this one out. Any advice/test procedures appreciated. Thanks in advance! Dan -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 am having withdrawals
Next week. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have not acquired any new inventory in quite some time. In fact, I am in a rut I guess. I have not even felt like messing with cars in a while although I have been trying to get this E300 put back together. I really need to get my garage cleaned out, then maybe I will start knocking out some of these projects and getting them the heck out of here. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] Parts Insanity
Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] Parts Insanity After 10 minutes talking to a young guy at the local stealer, explaining to him what this part was http://www.buymbparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1633859itempk=72149mfr=Febiweight=0.12 he finally finds it (or at least I think he does, he didn't really know what it was) once I give him the VIN of the TD. It's $97.20 GAG!!! Rusty's price is $25.96, here has it for $23.95 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1979/mercedes/300td/diesel_injection/vacuum_pump_repair_kit.html I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! Must be paying for that Maybach studio. http://www.baker.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS72320/ --R ___ 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] Parts Insanity
my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] Parts Insanity After 10 minutes talking to a young guy at the local stealer, explaining to him what this part was http://www.buymbparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1633859itempk=72149mfr=Febiweight=0.12 he finally finds it (or at least I think he does, he didn't really know what it was) once I give him the VIN of the TD. It's $97.20 GAG!!! Rusty's price is $25.96, here has it for $23.95 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1979/mercedes/300td/diesel_injection/vacuum_pump_repair_kit.html I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! Must be paying for that Maybach studio. http://www.baker.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS72320/ --R ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/bcb9dc6c/attachment.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] HELP! LOW/NO OIL PRESSURE
not positive which way it would work on that year/model, but regardless, it would make sense to deal with the known instrumentation problem first, rather than ASSuME the gauge is indicating a larger problem. at the very least, put a mechanical gauge on it to try to verify if there really even *is* a problem, before you start getting worried about chasing down bigger potential issues... cheers! e Luther wrote: If the ground is bad, the gauge should be pegged, correct? Luther ernest breakfield wrote: since there is already a known problem with the instrumentation, wouldn't it be prudent to address that before assuming that the instrumentation is indicating a problem, and/or verify by other means that the oil pressure reported is indeed actually out of range? a question for the veterans; isn't there a ground behind the instrument panel that's known to occasionally be a problem with these things? IIRC, isn't its failure mode pretty-much exactly like the wonkiness with the temp and fuel gauges that's being reported here? cheers! e Dan Weeks wrote: '82 300SD 314k daily driver. Runs great. Lately, I'd been noticing oil pressure seemed a bit low at idle, but my idle's set too low, so I didn't think much of it. Today, I notice a half-bar at idle. Slipped it into Neutral, and it came up to a bar. Next short trip, same day, OP fine until car warmed up, then it went down to barely off the peg at idle. Turned around to come home, and OP gradually tailed off to nothing. Stopped the car. Checked oil level, which was fine. Oil seemed a bit thin, but not watery by any means, and the engine was hot. Looked like plenty of oil sitting on the cam when I took the OP filler cap off to check. Started up again, and had between 2 and 3 bar at 2k rpm. Had just a few blocks to go, so drove it back. Needle was quite erratic--would go up to the top peg, then fall down to 0. WHen revved up it would suddenly jump up--most of the time. Sometimes it wouldn't move at all. Got home, with no other signs of low OP--engine ran fine, no unusual noises, no blue smoke. What gives? How can I test the gauge/sensor? Is there any way I can temporarily wire in an aux OP gauge to check? If so, how. I have a somewhat jumpy temp gauge and fuel gauge, and the tach is inop most of the time, so I'm hoping it's just electrical. Is there a pattern/failure mode for 617 oil pumps? Could something be intermittantly plugging the pickup tube screen? I'm trying to think of everything I can here. Car is parked until I figure this one out. Any advice/test procedures appreciated. Thanks in advance! Dan -- I am crewing on the Motorcycle Safety Crew for the AIDS LifeCycle ride from SF to LA for a week in June to raise money for the fight against AIDS. To learn more and/or to donate to the cause, go here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/ernestb -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/cf895e89/attachment.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] kleb and luther and their six week shipping club
But you mean that in a NICE way. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i get emails like this at least once a week. this one arrived in my inbox this morning. notes: Hi! I just wanted to say that I am thoroughly impressed with your customer care and lightning fast shipping! I placed my order LATE yesterday, and received my order at about 11am this morning! :O Incredible! Keep up the good work! :) i get customers complaining when they get their online order in 2 business days as they are used to getting their order is 1 business day and then i get to listen to kleb and luther talk about how it takes them six weeks to get parts that don't even fit when everyone else gets them in 1 or 2 days and they fit fine. you two are just hapless and hopeless morons -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/40c72b84/attachment.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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/b338ed8e/attachment.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] Bundts
My 1983 300TD has 6 bundts. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1c20c89f/attachment.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] Bundts
I missed wagons, sorry. ALL diesels had 6, all gassers had 61/2 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts My 1983 300TD has 6 bundts. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1c20c89f/attachment.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 ___ 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] OT: Kitchen Before and After
I agree. I much prefer natural wood to painted. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I like the before better. Donald Snook wrote: Listers, I know there has been some discussion about remodeling and other various home projects. Well, here is one reason I have not been adding much to the discussion on the MB list. We remodeled our kitchen! Some of it was done by a contractor and I did some of the work (only the easiest stuff where I couldn't hurt myself too bad). I thought you all might be interested in seeing the results. This is just a small collection of the pictures. I have many more pictures of the final result. Our house was built in 1929 and we tried to keep some of the architectural character of the house. It had lots of cool arches and really beautiful woodwork. It was a small kitchen and we also had a Breakfast nook that was really just a small room off of the kitchen that ended up being not very usable. So, we tore out the wall between the two rooms and expanded the kitchen. It practically doubled the space in the kitchen. So, here are some of the before and after pics. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] OT Garmin
Do you need to have some sort of El Mercado de Wal card to get gas there? I have stopped there a couple of times but I don't remember. There is some web site that Garmin links to that has lots of points of interest you can download, I think there was one for El Mercados de Wal. --R Luther wrote: Some Wal-Marts have diesel. They have a locater at http://www.murphyusa.com/ Their diesel price can be as much as $0.20 less than truck stops across the street. Tuesday evening I filled up at the Bloomington, IL Murphy for $2.06, and the T/A at the same exit was $2.27 Luther Rich Thomas wrote: I like Flying J. Gas is usually cheap, they have diesel cheap too. They seem to be just about everywhere now, but not one at every exit. --R WILTON wrote: 'Haven't noticed specifically for truck stops, but when asking for fuel, if it says Truck Stop or Travel Center in the title, maybe one can feel comfortable that they likely have Diesel fuel, otherwise, it says BP, EXXON, Fast Mart, etc. 'Don't see any other way for it to pick out Diesel. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] Parts Insanity
I'll take 100 at that price, do you want my CC#? :) Luther Gary Hurst wrote: my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] OT Garmin
The El Mercado de Wal card will get you a $0.03/gal discount over their already cheap regular price. They take cash, and most of the places are pay after you pump. z Rich Thomas wrote: Do you need to have some sort of El Mercado de Wal card to get gas there? I have stopped there a couple of times but I don't remember. There is some web site that Garmin links to that has lots of points of interest you can download, I think there was one for El Mercados de Wal. --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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] Looking for Wagon
Florida is a no-fault state, too. The fun part is fighting it out with the insurance companies. I've had State Farm for nearly 30 years, and they always gave me full replacement value on any car, regardless of age. All I had to do was provide legitimate current market sales information for them to honor the claim. I started providing it to them up front when I bought a car so they had it. Even if there was a claim later on and the information was dated, there was a trail, so to speak, showing what the value had been at the time of purchase. Good luck! (I am SO glad I don't live in a no-fault state now) Dan --- On Thu, 5/21/09, Mike Gildea mikgi...@verizon.net wrote: From: Mike Gildea mikgi...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:09 PM Tampa, Florida. Cant strip anything at this time. I`m going to have to take the moron to court. I need the car complete so i can prove it was in excellent original condition (with appraisals), before being smacked. If I cant find a decent replacement car, for less money than to fix it, I may have to try and repair it. It was in to good of condition to dispose of. I wish you luck in finding those doors. I`m sure you already know the sedan doors wont fit. Mike ___ 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] 107 Bundt offsets? Re: Bundts
What would the bolt pattern and offset be for a 1979 450SLC? I'm mulling over aftermarket wheels.. -MMM- --- On Thu, 5/21/09, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: I missed wagons, sorry. ALL diesels had 6, all gassers had 61/2 ___ 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] Parts Insanity
Sorry. Cash in person only and quantities limited On 5/21/09, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I'll take 100 at that price, do you want my CC#? :) Luther Gary Hurst wrote: my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 -- Sent from my mobile device ___ 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] [Banned] kleb and luther and their six week shipping club
I wish 6 weeks. Its usually 6 months or more. In fact, I have some stuff that I still have not received that was ordered 6 years ago. Gary Hurst wrote: i get emails like this at least once a week. this one arrived in my inbox this morning. notes: Hi! I just wanted to say that I am thoroughly impressed with your customer care and lightning fast shipping! I placed my order LATE yesterday, and received my order at about 11am this morning! :O Incredible! Keep up the good work! :) i get customers complaining when they get their online order in 2 business days as they are used to getting their order is 1 business day and then i get to listen to kleb and luther talk about how it takes them six weeks to get parts that don't even fit when everyone else gets them in 1 or 2 days and they fit fine. you two are just hapless and hopeless morons ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/637807ce/attachment.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] Bundts
Im pretty sure the 240D had the 5.5. Yep, a quick look at the epc shows the 240D had 5.5, 300D etc had 6 Rusty Cullens wrote: I missed wagons, sorry. ALL diesels had 6, all gassers had 61/2 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts My 1983 300TD has 6 bundts. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1c20c89f/attachment.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 ___ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2126 - Release Date: 05/21/09 06:22:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/998d08d8/attachment.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] Bundts
From: Rusty Cullens 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. --- My '83 240D has standard wheels with hubcaps. Would they have the same width and offset? Gerry '83 300D and 240D -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2126 - Release Date: 05/21/09 06:22:00 ___ 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] Bundts
the 5.5 is the steel wheel Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts Im pretty sure the 240D had the 5.5. Yep, a quick look at the epc shows the 240D had 5.5, 300D etc had 6 Rusty Cullens wrote: I missed wagons, sorry. ALL diesels had 6, all gassers had 61/2 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts My 1983 300TD has 6 bundts. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1c20c89f/attachment.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 ___ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2126 - Release Date: 05/21/09 06:22:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/998d08d8/attachment.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] Bundts
those are 5 1/2 inch Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts From: Rusty Cullens 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. --- My '83 240D has standard wheels with hubcaps. Would they have the same width and offset? Gerry '83 300D and 240D -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2126 - Release Date: 05/21/09 06:22:00 ___ 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] Bundts
From: Rusty Cullens 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. Archer wrote: My '83 240D has standard wheels with hubcaps. Would they have the same width and offset? The offset is the same. Don't know about the width. But if you put none-steel wheels on, make sure you get the longer lug bolts. Or if going the other way, use _only_ the short-for-steel-wheel bolts on the steel wheel and NOT the longer for-alloy wheels. -- 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] Bundts
The standard wheels are also 5.5 Archer wrote: From: Rusty Cullens 240D 300D 300SD all had 6 bundts. All other W123 W126 had 61/2 bundts. both were 14 rims. trust me on this one. --- My '83 240D has standard wheels with hubcaps. Would they have the same width and offset? Gerry '83 300D and 240D -- next part -- -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] Bundts
BT, WRONG, both steel and alloy Rusty Cullens wrote: the 5.5 is the steel wheel Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] Bundts
bzt the EPC isn't correct, you find me a 5.5 alloy wheel and I'll.oh wait, this isn't banned, I can't say that. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundts BT, WRONG, both steel and alloy Rusty Cullens wrote: the 5.5 is the steel wheel Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] Parts Insanity
speaking of parts prices!! Blew a hose on the old benz the other day, so have it parked. Looking over the hoses, a few of them needed attention on close examination. Called the dealer, where I get most parts. Upper rad hose, $124!!! Huh ?? Oh yeah, has to be ordered from Germany too. Umm, ok. Looked up Rusty's site. I'll be in contact tomorrow or really next week. Geez, even with exchange, tax, duty (whatever happened to all this free trade stuff between Canada and the US?) and taxes, still worth calling Rusty on this one. Might as well change several of them while in there. If one went, the others are probably not far behind. Ed 300E 2009/5/21 Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net I'll take 100 at that price, do you want my CC#? :) Luther Gary Hurst wrote: my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1d6126c7/attachment.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] Bundts
you sure about that? I can go out and find you one right now. I have seen many of them. Rusty Cullens wrote: bzt the EPC isn't correct, you find me a 5.5 alloy wheel and I'll.oh wait, this isn't banned, I can't say that. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 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] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension
I Found the leak! It's the high pressure hose where it passes by the thermostat housing - but not at the support, out in mid-air on the underside. So it seems it's probably coincidence that the leak showed up after pressure washing. I thoroughly cleaned the oil off, jacked up the back of the car, put 200+ lbs (100 kg) in the back and started it up. For those not familiar with high pressure hydraulics, leaks can be physically dangerous. I was wearing safety glasses and thick leather gloves. I did _NOT_ reach around the hose while there was pressure on the system. A pinhole leak in a high pressure line can act like a very sharp knife and cut a finger off. The normal flow through the filter stopped, and when I reved the engine I saw oil by the thermostat. I shut the engine off and looked closer. And there it was. Tom at BuyMB said Mercedes part. About $150. I'm thinking I'll try a local hydraulic shop. Anyone know how bad it would be to drive the car without oil in the system? --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] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension
For $150 I would call a junkyard... On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 5:07 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: I Found the leak! It's the high pressure hose where it passes by the thermostat housing - but not at the support, out in mid-air on the underside. So it seems it's probably coincidence that the leak showed up after pressure washing. I thoroughly cleaned the oil off, jacked up the back of the car, put 200+ lbs (100 kg) in the back and started it up. For those not familiar with high pressure hydraulics, leaks can be physically dangerous. I was wearing safety glasses and thick leather gloves. I did _NOT_ reach around the hose while there was pressure on the system. A pinhole leak in a high pressure line can act like a very sharp knife and cut a finger off. The normal flow through the filter stopped, and when I reved the engine I saw oil by the thermostat. I shut the engine off and looked closer. And there it was. Tom at BuyMB said Mercedes part. About $150. I'm thinking I'll try a local hydraulic shop. Anyone know how bad it would be to drive the car without oil in the system? --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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/c887d088/attachment.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] Parts Insanity
How 'bout belts? Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Insanity speaking of parts prices!! Blew a hose on the old benz the other day, so have it parked. Looking over the hoses, a few of them needed attention on close examination. Called the dealer, where I get most parts. Upper rad hose, $124!!! Huh ?? Oh yeah, has to be ordered from Germany too. Umm, ok. Looked up Rusty's site. I'll be in contact tomorrow or really next week. Geez, even with exchange, tax, duty (whatever happened to all this free trade stuff between Canada and the US?) and taxes, still worth calling Rusty on this one. Might as well change several of them while in there. If one went, the others are probably not far behind. Ed 300E 2009/5/21 Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net I'll take 100 at that price, do you want my CC#? :) Luther Gary Hurst wrote: my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/1d6126c7/attachment.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 ___ 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] Parts Insanity
Rich Thomas wrote: I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! The blower motor resistor went out on a friend's Chrysler minivan, so I offered to replace it. We went to AutoZone and they didn't have it, but could order it for $24. We then went to a dead-man-walking Chrysler dealer. He got it off the shelf, and asked um, does twenty bucks sound good to you? We paid and then I remembered that I forgot to get some Loctite at A-Z; he grabbed some fancy Mopar stuff and said not to worry about it and have a good afternoon. Sometimes dealers are okay. 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] no fault
...I wonder what happens when a driver with no-fault insurance is found responsible for a crash in an at-fault state... He pays and so he should. My attitude is that if you do, let's say, ten grand in damage to my property, you are responsible for that amount. I think it's just swell that you have paid a company to cover your financial responsibilties up to a certain amount, but that has no effect on me because you are still responsible for the amount to make me whole again. I would be going after you in court for the full amount and you can deal with your insurance carrier. RLE ** Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/988b476a/attachment.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
[MBZ] Tires - Friends of Michelin rebate
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Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension
Anyone know how bad it would be to drive the car without oil in the system? How bad do you want to seize/ruin the suspension pump? I'd suggest the hydraulic shop for that one. Just make sure they know the pressure rating required, which is much higher than the power steering system. -- 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] overhead
...I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! Must be paying for that Maybach studio... A LITTLE overhead? You really have no idea, do you? At an MBCA event at Phil Smart MB in Seattle last Saturday, Smart himself (age 87) gave his usual speech, adding comments about the auto business and it's present problems but he also revealed what the cost was just to keep the doors open in 2008. One million dollars per month. And yes, they do not sell parts at the MBUSA suggested retail prices. So, I have purchased some expensive items in the past from a California dealer at discounted prices that they offer to MBCA members. RLE ** Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/f529332a/attachment.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] Looking for Wagon
Thanks for prompt reply. If you do end up parting it out please keep me in mind. They will go on a 82 my son-in-law and I are working on. Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mike Gildea Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon Tampa, Florida. Cant strip anything at this time. I`m going to have to take the moron to court. I need the car complete so i can prove it was in excellent original condition (with appraisals), before being smacked. If I cant find a decent replacement car, for less money than to fix it, I may have to try and repair it. It was in to good of condition to dispose of. I wish you luck in finding those doors. I`m sure you already know the sedan doors wont fit. Mike ___ 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] OT Garmin
On Thu, 21 May 2009 12:33:12 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is some web site that Garmin links to that has lots of points of interest you can download, I think there was one for El Mercados de Wal. Any idea what the URL is? 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] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension
On Thu, 21 May 2009 16:07:44 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: For those not familiar with high pressure hydraulics, leaks can be physically dangerous. I was wearing safety glasses and thick leather gloves. I did _NOT_ reach around the hose while there was pressure on the system. A pinhole leak in a high pressure line can act like a very sharp knife and cut a finger off. I have a friend who was a submariner in the Navy. He said that on regular subs, the engine crew used a straw broom to wave around the steam pipes to find leaks; when the broom started losing straws, you found your leak. On nuclear subs, they used 2x4s. 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
[MBZ] NO/LOW OIL PRESSURE UPDATE
Today I removed the dash cluster and removed and cleaned all the grounds and replaced the cluster. Found the OP sensor on the filter housing, cleaned the connection. Started the car, and still have the same gauge behavior: gauge pegs as usual on startup, stays there for a few seconds, then starts to drop, eventually hitting 0. I can't find a mechanical OP test gauge anywhere in town. Guess I need to order the one from Harbor Freight, or just order the sensor from rusty and try replacing it. While I had the dash out, I jumpered my dash light rheostat as someone on the list suggested, and now my dash lights work, so that's something... Thanks again for the advice, all. Dan 82 SD, 314k ___ 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] OT Garmin
We used the new Nuvi 255w for the first time today, and I must say that I'm happy with it. It was very nice to be warned which side an up coming exit would be on (most were left today). i found the voice prompts more helpful than the on screen map. When got to the last turn before the motel, the voice and the arrow at the upper left corner said to turn right, but the big arrow in the middle of the map pointed left. Best to listen, not watch. Several of the resturaunts in the points of interest were no longer there, one is now a bank. Guess I need to update the list somehow. There was no USB to computer cord with it. I'll have to find one from one of the cameras - later. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 8:56 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Thu, 21 May 2009 12:33:12 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is some web site that Garmin links to that has lots of points of interest you can download, I think there was one for El Mercados de Wal. Any idea what the URL is? 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 -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/04a70fb0/attachment.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
[MBZ] OT - State finances
We drove the 681 miles from OKC to Nashville today on I-40. We saw more highway patrol cars, and way more tickets being written than I've ever seen on a round trip to the East coast before, and this was just in day 1! Looks like the State coffers are being replenished via tickets. I'm setting the cruise on the speed limit - not a bit higher this time! -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/3e612758/attachment.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] I am having withdrawals
We'll help you out when we get back to town - early next month. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Next week. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have not acquired any new inventory in quite some time. In fact, I am in a rut I guess. I have not even felt like messing with cars in a while although I have been trying to get this E300 put back together. I really need to get my garage cleaned out, then maybe I will start knocking out some of these projects and getting them the heck out of here. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/9b126578/attachment.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] 107 Bundt offsets? Re: Bundts
Unless you have more than one, it's a 1978, not that it would make any difference! Otherwise, I don't konw the answer to your questions --- On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM, marme...@sbcglobal.net wrote: What would the bolt pattern and offset be for a 1979 450SLC? I'm mulling over aftermarket wheels.. -MMM- -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/ebd54b1e/attachment.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
[MBZ] Diagnosing strange noise at highway speed
My 1983 W123 300TD wagon makes a strange whooshing noise starting at around 45 mph. Sot of like WHUH, WHUH, WHUH. The noise is irregular/eccentric in cadence, does not change in pitch regardless of road speed, and disappears when the speed drops down below 42 mph. This is NOT a grinding noise (wheel bearings) and does not alter in pitch when i turn the car one direction or another. Bearings were replaced recently. There is no shaking, which might indicate a tire out of round/balance. Could this moaning be coming from the engine or transmission? If so, what might cause it? Anyone else experience had this kind of noise? Definitely is coming from the front of the car. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/63b08c25/attachment.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] Parts Insanity
The OKC Stealership routinely doubles the retail price. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: After 10 minutes talking to a young guy at the local stealer, explaining to him what this part was http://www.buymbparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1633859itempk=72149mfr=Febiweight=0.12 he finally finds it (or at least I think he does, he didn't really know what it was) once I give him the VIN of the TD. It's $97.20 GAG!!! Rusty's price is $25.96, here has it for $23.95 http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1979/mercedes/300td/diesel_injection/vacuum_pump_repair_kit.html I know there is a little overhead associated with running a dealership, but 4X the price?! Must be paying for that Maybach studio. http://www.baker.mercedescenter.com/portal/site/DWS72320/ --R ___ 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 -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090521/393dd348/attachment.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] Diagnosing strange noise at highway speed
45 mph. Sot of like WHUH, WHUH, WHUH. The noise is irregular/eccentric in cadence, does not change in pitch regardless of road speed, and disappears when the speed drops down below 42 mph. Loose panel of some sort flexing at resonance? -- 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] 107 Bundt offsets? Re: Bundts
What would the bolt pattern and offset be for a 1979 450SLC? I'm mulling over aftermarket wheels.. I'll start it off. Five-bolt. ET25 offset. Glad I could help. :-) -- 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
