Sure does. My 83 has yet to see an Upstate winter. I really hate to even
drive it this winter but I currently have no choice. The brine they are
putting on the roads around here is terrible. I live right by Watkins
Glen, NY, home to Cargill, makers of the brine, so they test formulas on
local
Use the mopar rust eater/penetrating oil with graphite.
I just did the struts on a 12 yr old dodge and the bolts were rusted
tight, with way more thread through the nut than necessary. The rust
eater ate the rust and I was able to get everything apart. going
back together, most of the fits
I'm cleaning up some rust around the trim clip holes on front fender of my
240D. One of them perforated and I had to weld the area closed. Naval jelly and
POR-15 are my friends here. I'm doing what I can before the salt bath begins.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 23, 2011, at 8:25 AM, Michael
Tell me more about this stuff. Where do you get it?
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 23, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Use the mopar rust eater/penetrating oil with graphite.
I just did the struts on a 12 yr old dodge and the bolts were rusted tight,
with way more thread
Well, there's always English undercoating.
They salt here too, now, the b@$#@ds. The claim is that
the EPA made them do it. They used to use sand, but then
there was too much particulate matter in the air (dust)
in the Spring.
-- Jim
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from your friendly local Dogde stealership parts counter. Ask for
Mopar P/N 04318039AB, That is the old number, but they should be
able to look up the new one. There is a photo of it here:
http://www.mopar.ca/en/accessories/inspectandreplaceexhaustsystemcomponents.php
There is also a
Auto trans, diesel engine. Good tires and glass. Runs and drives. Needs
TLC. $990.00 FIRM. Any questions call Gary at 203-556-1916
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2716524073.html
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Autozone has Rust Eater which probably isn't as good as Mopar
but it does dissolve rust. Used it and a half dozen other products
on a tapered part that was stuck tight. None unstuck it by normal
means but a 20 lb sledge finally did.
Gerry
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
from your friendly
There is definitely an iPod/Pad app for the 12C financial calculator.
And I recall reading recently that HP had reissued several of the older
models, but not using the original electronics... the new one actually
emulate the original processors in a more modern CPU. There have been
some
They have a sale on today at
http://www.amazon.com/Deals-Automotive/b/ref=amb_link_358927322_3?ie=UTF8node=392446011pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_s=hero-quick-promopf_rd_r=0552266HJK8KEVFSJ9CGpf_rd_t=201pf_rd_p=1332650502pf_rd_i=B004HHPW8C
Scroll down to the third category in the middle.
Craig
A couple of odd behaviors have been noticed,
a) The reserve indicator on the fuel gauge glows dimly at all times.
b) When the door is open, stepping on the brakes cause the warning
buzzer to sound. Activating the turn signals causes the buzzer to
sound in time with the signal flashing.
Acetone mixed with atf is the best penetrant.
Mike
On Nov 23, 2011 10:31 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Autozone has Rust Eater which probably isn't as good as Mopar
but it does dissolve rust. Used it and a half dozen other products
on a tapered part that was stuck tight.
On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:26:55 -0500 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
wrote:
A couple of odd behaviors have been noticed,
a) The reserve indicator on the fuel gauge glows dimly at all times.
b) When the door is open, stepping on the brakes cause the warning
buzzer to sound. Activating
Which reminds me I need to get a pump sprayer and coat the underside of my cars
with oil before it gets too cold...
For rusty fasteners I've been using a Ford product that I found in my garage
(left by the previous owner) which smells terrible but works a treat. Can't
recall the name, starts
I think that the after market rustproofing is better than it once was. I
don't know as though the tar like stuff they spray on the bottom of the
car is any better as it tends to fall off and need to be repaired but I
think that the waxy stuff they spray into the doors and body cavities is
In Manitoba, it is considered too cold during much of the winter for
salt to help much on the highways. Nevertheless, the City of Winnipeg
tends to salt intersections and as a result we get a bit of a regular
salt bath if the weather permits - IE - if it warms up a bit and then
snows a bit.
Anyone knowledgeable about these things?
I have one of the basic code readers from a few years ago that has
served me well.
However, I believe that there are better ones out there that will let
you run a scan while driving. Mine is only to be used with the engine off.
I guess the next
Here we go with the top vs bottom reply again.
In any event, is it not sort of the standard fix now to install some
led's in place of the bulbs in the instrument panel to brighten it up?
I have yet to do it but that was my ultimate plan.
Randy
On 23/11/2011 10:46 AM, Craig wrote:
On Wed,
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
I guess the next question is whether there is software and an interface that
would permit one to do it with a laptop computer.
http://www.amazon.com/Soliport-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner-wireless/dp/B004KL0I9I/
On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:39:05 -0600 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
wrote:
Here we go with the top vs bottom reply again.
In any event, is it not sort of the standard fix now to install some
led's in place of the bulbs in the instrument panel to brighten it up?
I have yet to do it but
On 23/11/2011 11:39 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
I guess the next question is whether there is software and an interface that
would permit one to do it with a laptop computer.
On 23/11/2011 11:39 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
I guess the next question is whether there is software and an interface that
would permit one to do it with a laptop computer.
http://dearblankpleaseblank.com/search.php?dbpb=tranny
Greg
-Original Message-
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On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:49 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] tranny pan bolt torque
Ziebart in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, did a '71 Chrysler wagon for me in late
'71. 'Sold it in sou. Cal. in '78 still like new.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:27
I am not disagreeing with that. The mopar stuff eats rust. there is
a difference. Different tools for different problems.
With the dogde struts, I could turn the nut, but the rust on the 1
or so of bolt sticking through the nut made it so tough that the bolt
would break before the nut came
And I won't buy one from Florida or farther north than VA.
Wilton
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From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust
In Manitoba, it is considered too
http://dearblankpleaseblank.com/search.php?dbpb=tranny
Greg
many of us don't live in sanfransicko
At least a few of us never want to go there ever again.
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On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:39 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
wrote:
In any event, is it not sort of the standard fix now to install some
led's in place of the bulbs in the instrument panel to brighten it up?
I have yet to do it but that was my ultimate plan.
I tried this on my
On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:27 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
wrote:
I think that the after market rustproofing is better than it once was.
I don't know as though the tar like stuff they spray on the bottom of
the car is any better as it tends to fall off and need to be repaired
Does the acetone actually mix with the ATF? Mine separates instantly with
M1 ATF -- haven't bought any ordinary ATF to try it with.
That having been said, if I shake it vigorously, and apply immediately, it
seems to work.
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Michael Canfield
Actually I think the best thing that came out of that whole discussion was
Jim's post about clipping posts.
I put LEDs in the dash of my '83 240D which was chronically under-bright. It
helped some but I'm not sure the cost was worth it. That dash pod did have a
broken light pipe which
Randy Bennell wrote:
In any event, is it not sort of the standard fix now to
install some led's in place of the bulbs in the instrument
panel to brighten it up? I have yet to do it but that was my
ultimate plan.
Allan Streib wrote:
I tried this on my Vanagon. The LEDs are very
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 23/11/2011 11:39 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/Soliport-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner-wireless/dp/B004KL0I9I/
It delivers the message to the computer via bluetooth somehow?
Randy who has no idea
Wherever I could, I tried to make sure drains were open, poked with clothes
hanger, etc., after treatment. Obviously, not sure if I got all of 'em.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
The HP 48 series actually emulates much of one of the older processors,
rather interesting when you get under the hood of it!
Walt
On Nov 23, 2011 11:04 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
There is definitely an iPod/Pad app for the 12C financial calculator.
And I recall reading
On 23/11/2011 1:10 PM, OK Don wrote:
Does the acetone actually mix with the ATF? Mine separates instantly with
M1 ATF -- haven't bought any ordinary ATF to try it with.
That having been said, if I shake it vigorously, and apply immediately, it
seems to work.
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM,
TPMS?..
Tire pressure monitoring system. Federal law since 2008.
Canada uses the ABS sensors to detect wheel speed differential when a tire
is low, not very precise. US models have a sensor in each wheel in unit
with the valve stem. 2010 and later display pressure per wheel in the
Way to eliminate frivioulous law suits.
Make the Idiot consumer pay up front.
Way to go Federalis.
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
TPMS?..
Tire pressure monitoring system. Federal law since 2008.
Canada uses the ABS sensors to detect wheel speed differential
Total cost is ~$250 for an aftermarket setup, oem offerings were usually
in the uplevel option packages before they were mandated.
I don't see it as a waste personally, since a properly inflated tire does
wonders for fuel economy, provides a nicer experience, and is on the whole
a good thing from
Guess my 2007 S550 must have the only prototype installed then. Push
message, Tire inflation and there it is in the speedo cluster. If
there is a problem, it shows up first thing after starting the car.
John
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 1:55 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
TPMS?..
Tire pressure
I will be changing the transmission fluid and filter in my 83 300d soon. I
have read about upgraded parts that I should change while in there. I
believe one is a K1 spring kit, what else is there I should do while in
there to make it last? It has under 150k miles and is just starting to
flare a
On 23/11/2011 5:44 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Total cost is ~$250 for an aftermarket setup, oem offerings were usually
in the uplevel option packages before they were mandated.
I don't see it as a waste personally, since a properly inflated tire does
wonders for fuel economy, provides a nicer
Lovely when it works but I have talked to a number of folks who found it
caused nothing but trouble. (note - not MB vehicles that I can recall)
Randy
Around here they get corroded to the rim and are damaged very often when
tires are being installed. Another added expense to plan for when
One of our Canadian snowbird friends has a Camry and that system is
continually giving him false readings and the Toyota dealer here in the states
always turns him away as they don't have the Canadian procedures.
John
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 23, 2011, at 4:04 PM, Randy Bennell
Anyway, the brightness on mine is fine. I was actually trying to dim
them a bit (I like the dash to be as dim as possible while still
readable), and as soon as I turned the adjuster they blacked out.
Allan
Q can get you a new rheostat if you really have a need to dim. I
don't know if a
TPMS?..
Tire pressure monitoring system. Federal law since 2008.
RLE
You mean a tire pressure gauge? A kid with a pencil type tire gauge
always works.
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A complete waste of time brought along for ninnys who can't be bothered to just
check the dammed tire pressure.
Any mileage gains they make by having tires aired up is lost by the added
weight of the system.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:55:30 -0500 (EST)
From: relng...@aol.com
To:
a) The reserve indicator on the fuel gauge glows dimly at all times.
b) door open, brakes cause warning buzzer to sound...
Bad ground.
c) Opening the front doors does not light the front interior light,
though the light works using its switch.
Might be ground, could be bad door switches.
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca writes:
Lovely when it works but I have talked to a number of folks who found
it caused nothing but trouble. (note - not MB vehicles that I can
recall)
Same as ABS, then.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1979 300SD
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Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
A complete waste of time brought along for ninnys who can't be
bothered to just check the dammed tire pressure.
Back when we had full-service gas stations they would check your tire
pressure, oil, clean your windows, etc. while you sat in comfort in
Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes:
I will be changing the transmission fluid and filter in my 83 300d soon. I
have read about upgraded parts that I should change while in there. I
believe one is a K1 spring kit, what else is there I should do while in
there to make it last? It has
Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes:
Most find 123 lighting too dim anyway, but I don't know about 116.
The dash lights on my 300SD are significantly brighter than on my 300D.
Maybe a PO installed overwattage bulbs??
Allan
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1983 300D
1979 300SD
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Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes:
I think the 116 has the system that the passenger door will not light
the driver's side light.
Mine just has one front light, in the center by the mirror.
Allan
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1979 300SD
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Service is mandated in NJ , but it sure isn't Full !
On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
A complete waste of time brought along for ninnys who can't be
bothered to just check the dammed tire pressure.
Back
I place several neodymium magnets in the pan and by the filter intake to
capture any tiny steel bits floating around. They will be coated with black goo
next time you change the filter. Put a few on the power steering filter while
you are at it. They stay in place just fine.
-Dave Walton
On
On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:48:33 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Service is mandated in NJ , but it sure isn't Full !
It's also mandated in Oregon; it also isn't full.
Craig
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It is gas and go; never expect the attendant to open the hood to check oil nor
wash your windshield. Else, you upset the Indian folks and can barely
understand their English. If they spilled a few drops of fuel, it is OK. But
if you touch the pump, they screamed at you in their native
Might be interesting to add a dab of liquid soap to the mixture. Liquid
soap (sodium lauryl sulphate) is an emulsifier which might keep the oil in
suspension.
http://pharmacy.wilkes.edu/kibbeweb/lab6.html
.or Tween 80 (not cheap)
The dash lights on my 300SD are significantly brighter than on my 300D.
Maybe a PO installed overwattage bulbs??
IIRC the 116 and 107 share a dash pod. The lighting is direct
in them, whereas in the 123 there are plastic light pipes from
bulbs in the back. If you screw up and put in
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