Re: [MBZ] Clean dust/dirt from cylinder head?

Thanks Loren, I'll try to remember the Bio-d suggestion for next time. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Uh... Diesel fuel, or better yet bioD, a brush, a toothbrush, a stack of cotton rags and compressed air to blow it out. For the price of

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal

I tipped the server appropriately, as usual, based on the normal price/value of the full meal. I said in my original comments to Applebee's that I probably missed some fine print somewhere. My concern was for the surreptitious way in which I was charged $2.34 for a glass of tea that I would

Re: [MBZ] Thanks to all....

On Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:23:57 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Veterans on the list! We would not be a republic without y'all You are welcome! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Thanks to all....

Yes, indeed. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thanks to all On Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:23:57 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Veterans on the list! We

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal

BTW, yes, it was largely my own fault; I'll make sure not to make that mistake again. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal I tipped

[MBZ] Fw: OT Re: Free meal

BTW, yes, it was largely my own fault; I'll make sure not to make that mistake again. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal I tipped

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal

I learned the hard way that you have to ask for a glass of water instead of water around here or else they will bring you a bottle of water and a glass and put it on your bill. If someone had told me 30 years ago you could sell bottled water for people to drink I'd have said they were crazy -

Re: [MBZ] Replacing valve stem seals

When using a box-end wrench as a drift for installing the seals, I presume the open end of the box is oriented down so the mouth holds the seal and provides the contact surface to drive the seal home? So the ring applies force more-or-less evenly around the seal. Like using a deep socket, if

Re: [MBZ] Replacing valve stem seals

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: When using a box-end wrench as a drift for installing the seals, I presume the open end of the box is oriented down so the mouth holds the seal and provides the contact surface to drive the seal home? So the ring applies force more-or-less evenly

[MBZ] Is the net down?

Very little traffic today, seems odd... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

All Benzes are happy today --R On 11/12/11 4:23 PM, Max wrote: Very little traffic today, seems odd... ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:16:34 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: All Benzes are happy today I'm working on our kitchen. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

I sell kitchen parts too! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:33:03 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

How about some help with raking leaves, trimming trees, and other landscaping? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of buymbpa...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 5:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

I just mulch the leaves in place. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is the net down? How about some help with raking leaves,

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

Today I just put an Alpine CDE-100 in the Chicken Wagon. Hopefully that will eliminate the nasty noise that was coming from the general vicinity of the other seat. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I just mulch the leaves in place. Wilton I'm leaning heavily in that direction. Do you use a mulching mower to chop them up, or some other method. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

My mower (JD LX 173) has a mulching cutting deck - 3 sets (or 4; can't remember) of blades (2 blades in each set mounted 90 degrees to each other); deck has no discharge chute. I drive it over/through the leaves, and they are chopped into very small pieces that sort of disappear into the

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

Very little on topic traffic the past few days. My 240D is happy. starts on the first compression stroke the project 240D is pretty happy, just waiting on a new switch from Q so the glow comes on before the glow. It DOES need stronger antifreeze to survive the winter. Mañana The 300D is

Re: [MBZ] W116, driver's power window

Should just about take care of all the issues with the driver's door. Of course why wouldn't there be issues with the passenger door too? Its exterior latch was stiff also, so I popped the door panel off to start the remove/clean process. The passenger door panel only has two broken hooks,

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

Max wrote: I'm leaning heavily in that direction. Do you use a mulching mower to chop them up, or some other method. None of the lawn tractors I have access to (My dad's MTD and my own ancient Cub Cadets) do much to leaves, but my Swisher Trail Mower chops them fine enough that they can't

[MBZ] Secret message for OK Donn

Changed the struts on the van today. Other than fighting rust, it went ok. The second side went as fast as a pro could have done it. Some tips: 1. rock auto had raybestos quick strut assemblies about as cheap as anything to be found. You probably would need new upper mount (bearing)

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:36:23 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I sell kitchen parts too! You DO?! Like what? 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

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

Um nothing really but ... Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:20:24 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:11:14 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: ... I just used his mower to tow my Swisher around the farm. I was surprised to find out how much faster it went with my 60 mower than with the 46 deck on his tractor, I think I knocked 40-50% off the mowing time.

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

Craig wrote: Three models available: T14560 - 14.5 HP Briggs I/C. T18560 - 18.5 HP Briggs I/C. T1360H - 13 HP Honda GXV. Which one do you have, Mitch? They're all the same mower. Mine is the cheapest one with 14HP Briggs. In real tall heavy grass, the engine struggles to keep

[MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project?

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2695108145.html For sale is my beloved Mercedes Benz 300SE. This car is in beautiful condition for how old it is. Has 220,000 miles on it. IT DOES NEED WORK. it does need a central and rear exhaust installed, I believe that it has dirty fuel injectors

Re: [MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project?

I forgot to say No AFFILIATION Mitch Haley wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2695108145.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

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

My 87 300D not so happy yesterday and today. Went out early morning yesterday to go to hospital for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment; found 300D dead; transferred elec mobility scooter to 350SDL and got to hospital nearly on time anyway. Checked 300D for 'nother slow elec

Re: [MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project?

Well, I think I've already found it - my 300D (123 kmi) is an 87 built in Oct 86 (at least 2 years older); from what he's told us, it's in helluva lot better condition than this 300SE, even with yesterday's slow elec discharge on the 300D. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch

Re: [MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project?

I think he meant to add, for $700. Though if you are trying to get out from under your 300D for that kind of money, well, I'll see you tomorrow. :) -Tim On Nov 12, 2011 8:57 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, I think I've already found it - my 300D (123 kmi) is an 87 built in Oct 86

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:22:54 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Um nothing really but ... Oh, OK. I thought you might have a great deal on a garbage disposer ... Craig On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:36:23 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I sell kitchen parts too! You DO?! Like

Re: [MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project?

It would take significantly more than that. Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] who needs a SWB W126 project? I think he meant to add, for $700.

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

I can sell you one for about $150. When you get tired if it, it is pretty tasty barbequed. On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:22:54 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Um nothing really but ... Oh, OK. I thought you might have a great deal on a garbage disposer ... Craig On Sat, 12 Nov 2011

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Donn

So the quick strut assemblies came with new springs, and you didn't need a spring compressor to change them out? Almost sounds too good to be true! The heater fan has been noisy for a while now, then it refused to turn until hit with 70 mph forced air the other day, so I ordered a new one - it

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

I have a great deal on a garbage disposer - come and get it. Took one out when we replaced the kitchen sink last month - free if you pick it up. On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:22:54 + buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Um nothing

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On topic??? The ML320 gave me a surprise Wed. - about two stop lights before my destination, it started shaking at the red light. It was clearly missing on one cylinder when I accelerated when the light changed. It did this all the way to the destination (approx. half a mile). I plugged the OBD-II

Re: [MBZ] Is the net down?

On Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:50:46 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I can sell you one for about $150. When you get tired if it, it is pretty tasty barbequed. I'm guessing this is a goat. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go