The difficulty is apparently in lining up the balancer, as discussed in the
following thread over on the peachparts forum:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=115016
There was also a NHTSA recall for this problem:
Make: MERCEDES BENZ
Model: 300SD
Model Year: 1979
Manufacturer:
I did all my MB wrenching a couple of days ago. Spent this
afternoon/evening mixing several kinds of cookie dough, and brought
the proof cabinet ($0 pickup) around to the kitchen and loaded a
dozen sheet pans in it. Then rolled, cut out, and baked sugar
cookies. THe hobart mixer is out in the
Ok, ok, you twisted my arm. :)
1/4 oz dried polish mushrooms(bolete)
4 1# packages white mushrooms
1 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 pints heavy cream
1 quart half & half
Salt & Pepper to taste
Bring vinegar, water, and dried mushrooms to near boil.
Slice white mushrooms, add and simmer till te
Ja, But...
They could have taken 20 seconds to snap the hood down on the M.
That is annoying!
Marketing people are mostly morons meant only to deal with the
customer and reassure them. That team has a good graphic designer...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:06:47 -0800 (PST)
From: LWB250
On the M103 and OM603 the hub is separate from the balancer -- I
don't think, upon reflection, that this is true of the OM61x
engines. Don't remember what we did on the 75 300D when we found out
we had omitted the "space" the front seal rides on -- it was missing
from the engine when we go
Send soup recipe!
--R
On 12/24/2010 8:03 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Nope, good old NY state. The Polish part is the soup and pierogi, the
lasagnia I have no clue where that worked in, it's from my mom's side and as
far as I know there's no Italian in the lineage.
I'm just waiting to get into the
Peter Frederick wrote:
We welded a bar to the old balancer. Run it around so that it hits the
floor and crank away. Works in either direction with some jiggling,
although better on the 603 and M103 engines.
How do you tighten the new balancer by welding a bar to the old balancer?
Do you weld
Gonna have a few cocktails while sitting in the spa, then climb out, sit by
the fire pit and make Christmasy s'mores. Then more spa time and cocktails,
then wrap gifts.
Making a nice vegan spread tomorrow (except for the obligitory small ham),
then prolly driving up to my dads in the snow in north
Am I the only one who thinks "trojan" and "Syl-glide" in the subject is
freaking funny? :p
Walt
On Dec 22, 2010 6:13 PM, "Gerry Archer" wrote:
> Spam program might have done the same for me.
> Gerry
> ---
> From: "OK Don"
>> Gmail stuck the original in the spam bucket
Another thought is a high wattage (50 or so), but low color temp(4100K) HID
kit.
Properly installed, they can match the color and beam pattern of a regular
lamp and not make you look like a honda civic from some ricer movie.
Walt
On Dec 23, 2010 4:08 PM, "LWB250" wrote:
__
Oh, my MB content, forgot to put it in.
Bumped head on left front tire of the Ram50 the 617 is going into(it's on
the lift still), looked at the engine on the stand, contemplating if I want
to replace the main bearings when I end up removing the crank to do the rear
seal... maybe cryo the crank wh
We welded a bar to the old balancer. Run it around so that it hits
the floor and crank away. Works in either direction with some
jiggling, although better on the 603 and M103 engines.
Volvo has a tool that counterholds the crank, we made one from scrap.
Peter
_
Well, since you asked, suffering from a cold (which I getr just before
Christmas every other year), watching wife and daughter make pies, pre-make
the turkey stuffing, etc. Daughter will head to the airport to pick up her
sister and husband in an hour or so. Worked a little JT65a on 20 meters
betwe
HAHAHAHAHA - oops, wrong season - HOHOHOHOHO
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Oh, I usually buy them pre fixed
> --
>
OK Don
2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
There are a few companies that make "torque bars" for impact guns, that
work quite well when used properly. I can't remember the names though...
Yeah, but I'm not sure if there's room for an impact wrench, let alone 6-12" of
torque limiting extension. I hope the crank line
Nope, good old NY state. The Polish part is the soup and pierogi, the
lasagnia I have no clue where that worked in, it's from my mom's side and as
far as I know there's no Italian in the lineage.
I'm just waiting to get into the homemade cheesecake, and the cheese
balls...
Walt
On Dec 24, 2010 7
There are a few companies that make "torque bars" for impact guns, that
work quite well when used properly. I can't remember the names though...
Walt
On Dec 24, 2010 7:55 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote:
> Mitch Haley writes:
>
>> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>>> Its not difficult, you just have to take a
Mitch Haley writes:
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>> Its not difficult, you just have to take all the belts and crap off.
>> I cant remember if you have to have a puller to get the balancer off
>> or not.
>
> Not when it's already laying on the floor inside the passenger compartment.
> But if it fit
You don't live in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario do you? Sounds like
dinner there! My whole nieghborhood was Italian.
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 Un
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Its not difficult, you just have to take all the belts and crap off. I
cant remember if you have to have a puller to get the balancer off or not.
Not when it's already laying on the floor inside the passenger compartment.
But if it fits at all sloppy after running loos
Its not difficult, you just have to take all the belts and crap
off. I cant remember if you have to have a puller to get the
balancer off or not.
On 12/24/2010 6:31 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
The key is replaceable. Kind of a pain in the rear job though. I
would
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> The key is replaceable. Kind of a pain in the rear job though. I
> would offer $300
What's difficult about it? Is it a press-on fit or something?
Allan
--
1983 300D
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to ww
We've got the traditional mushroom soup and pierogi, as well as the
christmas lasagnia.
Walt
On Dec 24, 2010 7:28 PM, "Peter Frederick" wrote:
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.
Cook and clean. I inherited the "holiday spread" job a couple years
ago, so do a couple roast turkeys a year now, been baking all day.
Then a nice shot of good bourbon and early to bed, gotta get up at 5
and stuff the bird and start some dinner rolls.
Eating is a good thing!
Peter
__
She has a working car, she is now in the 90 300D after I replaced
the ball joints. I would still like to do the complete front end
and rear links on that car eventually.
On 12/24/2010 6:08 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
How is everyone spending Christmas eve? Me? Well all
Oh, I usually buy them pre fixed
On 12/24/2010 6:06 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, 87 300D. You still wanting to sell that ex morrison car?
Yeah, but I probably oughta fix the IP and maybe hang a new
fender on it first.
___
http://w
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
How is everyone spending Christmas eve? Me? Well all afternoon I have
been finishing up the engine install on the SD, Im ready to try and
start it but just waiting for the battery to charge. I will try it in
about an hour. If it runs, then I will finish up the littl
---
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: w116.removed.dash.picture.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 664998 bytes
Desc: not available
URL:
<http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20101224/ce5f73dd/attachment.jpg>
___
http://www
At 8:16 AM -0800 12/24/10, LWB250 wrote:
Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zKQpbUjCJ8
I like Macs and MBs, but this is a bit much, even for me. ;D
-MMM-
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list a
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, 87 300D. You still wanting to sell that ex morrison car?
Yeah, but I probably oughta fix the IP and maybe hang a new fender on it first.
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list a
How is everyone spending Christmas eve? Me? Well all afternoon I
have been finishing up the engine install on the SD, Im ready to
try and start it but just waiting for the battery to charge. I
will try it in about an hour. If it runs, then I will finish up
the little things under the hood l
An Merry Christmas to you.
On 12/24/2010 2:49 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all on this list and their families.
Rusty
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to
the link to the archives is at the bottom of each message
On 12/24/2010 2:47 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Don't we have archives on this list?
Seriously we've been through this like 20 times a year for the 7 odd years I've
been around.
M1 0w40, 15w50 and 5w40 are all fine or at least were all fine
The key is replaceable. Kind of a pain in the rear job though. I
would offer $300
On 12/24/2010 2:26 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Seller told me where his '79 300SD was sitting (he's currently out of
town) so I drove by it. The harmonic balancer has come loose and is
currenly sitting on the passe
you are having snow in Florida?
On 12/24/2010 2:02 PM, LWB250 wrote:
What they said. A white one around here - 2"-4" forecast for tonight.
Like I told the wife - you don't have to shovel after a hurricane
Dan
--- On Fri, 12/24/10, Craig wrote:
From: Craig
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merry Chri
No, 87 300D. You still wanting to sell that ex morrison car?
On 12/24/2010 10:38 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Yea, I did all that while it was still out of the car after I
got the head back on. Next project is going to either be the
92 350SDL (possibly needs head pulled) o
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mK8MUHUw8
And why does it clatter at idle like OM617?
___
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mK8MUHUw8
Hendrik
who got an Apple for Xmas
___
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:
ht
Fmiser wrote:
You could have a house where the neighbors are so far away it's
hard to see the house. Where there's room to have a dozen or
more parts cars. Where no one complains, care, or probably even
notices if you fire a shotgun. Or cannon. Where 50 kbps is
considered "fast".
How far a
> LWB250 wrote:
> Now if we could just get decent bandwidth everywhere
> I can't wait to get the housing situation resolved so we can
> be somewhere that has FIOS.
You could have a house where the neighbors are so far away it's
hard to see the house. Where there's room to have a dozen or
mo
Would you believe, there was a time when a dealer here sold both Suzuki
Samurais, AND Ferraris! Hey, those Ferrari owners needed some way to get
around in the winter.
Ed
300E
On 24 December 2010 15:46, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Curt Raymond wrote:
>
>> H3 is even smaller. I think its the Colorado c
I think it's built on a cut down old Chevette platform. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 24 December 2010 15:40, Curt Raymond wrote:
> H3 is even smaller. I think its the Colorado chassis.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:11:26 -0800 (PST)
> From: Dimitri Seretakis
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subj
Christmas greetings to all you listers out there.
Greg in Vancouver, WA
___
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:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aD4V0SeKmc
___
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/
On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:49:44 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all on this list and their
> families.
And to you and yours as well, Rusty.
Craig
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz
The providers are finally building some backbone to support consumers. FiOS is
all well and good but remember its no guarantee of speed. I have DSL and its
good most of the time but you can tell when all the kids in the neighborhood
get home from school...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:55:56
On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:27:10 -0600 Fmiser wrote:
> > l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
>
> > My cell phone (Verizon /Motorola) has a menu item saying
> > Location on/off which means I can urn my location on or off -
> > for 911 purposes IIRC.
> >
> > I wonder if that does the same thing you mentione
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all on this list and their families.
Rusty
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To U
Don't we have archives on this list?
Seriously we've been through this like 20 times a year for the 7 odd years I've
been around.
M1 0w40, 15w50 and 5w40 are all fine or at least were all fine back 3 or 4
years ago. Word is they may have been reformulated. I'll start finding out in a
couple wee
Curt Raymond wrote:
H3 is even smaller. I think its the Colorado chassis.
Trailblazer?
Too bad GM doesn't sell Suzuki Samurais any more, or there could be an H4
Hummer.
Mitch.
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To sea
Marketing people are mostly morons meant only to deal with the customer and
reassure them. That team has a good graphic designer...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:06:47 -0800 (PST)
From: LWB250
To: Banned , Okie Benz
Subject: [MBZ] Roller Derby Posters
Message-ID: <321094.49525...@web65714.ma
H3 is even smaller. I think its the Colorado chassis.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:11:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Dimitri Seretakis
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gwagens
Message-ID: <422838.56475...@web113209.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I though
Mitch Haley writes:
> Is this the $4000 wonder?
Yep.
--
1983 300D
___
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://oki
Is this the $4000 wonder?
Offer him ten cents a pound, or maybe round it up to the $400 I suggested
earlier, and if you can't fix it you can break even at the salvage yard.
Pull off the trim, bumpers, grille and exterior lamps first if you scrap it.
I now need a steering wheel myself. (oh, and
Seller told me where his '79 300SD was sitting (he's currently out of
town) so I drove by it. The harmonic balancer has come loose and is
currenly sitting on the passenger floorboard. It appears that the key
has sheared off. I didn't look at the condition of the driveshaft
because there was abou
LWB250 wrote:
What they said. A white one around here - 2"-4" forecast for tonight.
Like I told the wife - you don't have to shovel after a hurricane
Depends on the hurricane and what's left behind. You might need a loader to
shovel it. ;-)
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Rappy Ramada
I'm interested in the interval thing, I've long been frustrated by the one
speed interval...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:26:34 -0500
From: MG
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tach Amp
Message-ID: <4d14ad9a.8020...@yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; for
What they said. A white one around here - 2"-4" forecast for tonight.
Like I told the wife - you don't have to shovel after a hurricane
Dan
--- On Fri, 12/24/10, Craig wrote:
> From: Craig
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Date: Friday, December 24, 2010,
On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:34:18 -0500 "Gerry Archer"
wrote:
> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Mercedes aficionados, and
> special good wishes to those who have helped me keep my Mercedes and
> computers running well this past year.
> May you and yours be blessed with a peaceful and p
Now if we could just get decent bandwidth everywhere
My inlaws have FIOS (Verizon fiber) and their bandwidth kicked butt compared to
the same local wired service, Brighthouse. I have Brighthouse at the apartpit
in Tampa and it can't hold a candle to the basic FIOS bandwidth, and they
purpo
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Mercedes aficionados, and
special good wishes to those who have helped me keep my Mercedes and
computers running well this past year.
May you and yours be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Gerry
_
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 10:30 AM, LWB250 wrote:
> Apple did little for Blu-ray, and for that matter Jobs has always referred
> to it as a "bag of hurt" for the platform, both hardware and software.
>
While this is true, Apple did join the Blu-Ray committee, and did back the
format.
> To this d
Allan Streib wrote:
Fred Moir writes:
Veggie oil conversion. Not currently running probably due to fuel
supply problem.
Really? Imagine that. Such a surprise.
You know a fad is over when it hits mainstream TV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOFbsaNeZps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEX
> Ed Booher wrote:
> Note: Betamax, as a format, is still alive and strong today.
> It just is not available in the consumer market any longer.
> Well, maybe not strong, digital camcorders have started to
> erode that strength. But even as short a time as 3 years ago
> or so, all TV stations used
M1 0W-40 is/was on the spec sheet of approved oils even for OM617s. I
tried it, and thought the engine was too noisy.
If I were in northern Canada or Alaska, or someplace like that with
regular, extended periods of sub-zero (F) temps I might use it in the
winter. Otherwise I'd recommend a heavie
LWB250 writes:
> Apple did little for Blu-ray, and for that matter Jobs has always
> referred to it as a "bag of hurt" for the platform, both hardware and
> software.
>
> To this day you cannot get a Blu-ray drive in a Mac, even Mac Pros,
> which do have third party options available.
>
> I suspe
Fred Moir writes:
> Veggie oil conversion. Not currently running probably due to fuel
> supply problem.
Really? Imagine that. Such a surprise.
Allan
--
1983 300D
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list arch
And A Merry Christmas to you and Your Family
_
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:09 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Holidays
Merry Chistmas Y'all!
I am about to disappe
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> Jim Cathey wrote:
>
> > No, LD is superior to any of the consumer tape formats.
> > DVD generally looks better yet, but LD has it over DVD
> > when it comes to the user being in control of the process.
>
> Is there a law that says the manufacturer of the player has to
> gi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dfff-s2OMc
___
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/
An S Class, plus lots of Apple toys. What's not to like. :-)
Ed
300E
On 24 December 2010 11:16, LWB250 wrote:
> Check it out:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zKQpbUjCJ8
>
> Dan
>
>
>
>
>
> ___
> http://www.okiebenz.com
> For new and used parts go to www.
It's an 85, 2.4L TD, auto. Too bad, as the manual is FAST being a 5
speed. No hope of finding one now, though! They were only sold in
the US for two years, 85 and 86, and didn't sell very well, so they
are scarce.
I have a fuel delivery problem that suddenly cropped up, probably
(but n
I never had a diesel Volvo - but I always was interested. The alt thing on
the 850 is weird. I had mine rebuilt at 210K when I did that timing belt
service, but only because I replaced everything that was on the serpentine
belt as a preventative measure. Otherwise I never had any electrical or
b
Merry Chistmas Y'all!
I am about to disappear for a couple of days or more since I only get
this forum through my computer at the office.
I hope you all enjoy the holidays and that you and your families stay
safe and warm etc.
Randy
___
http://www.okiebe
Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this:
The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1
product, or has a special requirement.
Current Vehicle:
Year: 1991
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300D
Engine Type: 5cy
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Yea, I did all that while it was still out of the car after I got the
head back on. Next project is going to either be the 92 350SDL
(possibly needs head pulled) or pull the OK don 300D in the garage and
pull the pump and try a different pump on it. I noticed the pump
I could go for a 6x6.
-_R
On 12/24/2010 5:45 AM, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
The Australian Army is buying a bunch of G wagens, both in 4x4 and 6x6
versions.
They where looking at HUMVEEs but found them to be too heavy, I think
the Canadians and MArines use G wagens as well.
http://www.carsales.com.a
Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zKQpbUjCJ8
Dan
___
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://o
Check out these posters for the local roller derby team - I think someone on
the team is in advertising or marketing...
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31677&id=153599854684461
Dan
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.o
At 10:21 AM -0800 12/23/10, LWB250 wrote:
Without exception:
http://www.clevescene.com/64-and-counting/archives/2010/12/22/absolutely-epic-1974-letter-from-cleveland-browns-to-a-fan
LMAO! Beats the 'bedbug letter' all to hell!
-MMM-
___
http://www.okieben
Yea, I did all that while it was still out of the car after I got
the head back on. Next project is going to either be the 92
350SDL (possibly needs head pulled) or pull the OK don 300D in the
garage and pull the pump and try a different pump on it. I
noticed the pump on it now had a good siz
No engine problems with the neighbor's 850, but the headliner fell
down twice, the alternator went out twice in a year, and the ACC
didn't work very well, and there were some other electrical problems
(windows, I think).
Enough it was costing too much to maintain, those alternators are
$3
On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:26:34 -0500 MG wrote:
> If I remember correctly he also makes an infinitely adjustable
> intermittent wiper relay that you just plug in. Fixes that stupid
> one set interval only original relay.
That looks intriguing. Might save some wear on the wiper switch from
constan
Apple did little for Blu-ray, and for that matter Jobs has always referred to
it as a "bag of hurt" for the platform, both hardware and software.
To this day you cannot get a Blu-ray drive in a Mac, even Mac Pros, which do
have third party options available.
I suspect this is not so much an iss
What Craig said, plus it is easy to watch the cam action/position
while you watch for #1 delivery valve to begin delivery. For years,
I used this method as a way to check injection timing by clearing
fuel in the tapered top of the DV, so the fuel was visible in the
small straight tube of the D
I thought that was the H3
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 24, 2010, at 8:37 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
You mean the H2 then which is really a Tahoe (or is it an Avalanche?) with
different cladding a different engine and LOUSY fuel economy.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:39:19 -0500
From: Walt Zarno
Yea - I had really good luck with a 96 850, but I was able to ignore the
check engine light, which came on with greater frequency then the turn
signal indicator. I drove it for well over 250K without any high cost
repairs. My preference was the 740 which I had 3 of and drove the combined
lot just
If it is related to the 2.3L I4, it sure is. Too bad the rest of the
car isn't up to the same standards, my neighbors bought a used on a
few years back when their 245 wagon hit 275,000 miles. Had it less
than a year and got rid of it, it was in the shop almost as much as
they drove it.
I beg to differ on the I5 which has been in the volvo 850 from the begining
- and is a magnificient and efficient engine, and of course carried over to
the S&V70s.
Talk about an easy engine to work on - and it is BULLET PROOF.
Peter
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:48 PM, wrote:
> > ...yea, balance s
I have one of the original versions from right after he finished
the development work. I helped him test one of his prototypes and
when the bugs were worked out he sent me one of the first
production models. Works very nicely. The only difference from
the original MB is the needle going up to a
I didn't trigger on this till just now. I repaired an old Sears
floor jack a couple of years ago. It was very easy. The only
problem was finding the rubber parts for it. Look for a place
that repairs the big hydraulic jacks in repair shops. I found one
in Jacksonville. Take the parts to them an
B: Pinky are you thinking what I'm thinking?
P: I think so Brain but you know burlap chafes me so...
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:22:51 -0500
From: Walt Zarnoch
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140SD update
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
In the voi
Ahh you misunderstand me...
Early in its introduction Sony refused to allow distribution of porn on Blu-Ray
which many argue held it back in the HD disc race. The allowance of porn gave
it that extra market which allowed it to get ahead.
I argue Blu-Ray's biggest advantage was the PS3 having a
You mean the H2 then which is really a Tahoe (or is it an Avalanche?) with
different cladding a different engine and LOUSY fuel economy.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:39:19 -0500
From: Walt Zarnoch
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gwagens
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/pl
Same 616 as in the sedan right? If I had the money for a 240GD I could get a
5spd from Europe... ;)
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:32:34 +1030
From: Hendrik & Fay
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gwagens
Message-ID: <4d1499ea.1010...@ozemail.com.au>
Content-Type: text/plain; ch
Laserdisc was still using analog for video; apparently one place it really
shows is the part of 2001 where he goes into the monolith (at the end); DVD
simply cannot replicate it.
--
John W Reames
jwrea...@comcast.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Dec 22, 2010, at 16:18, OK Don wro
96 matches
Mail list logo
