Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
Dimitri Seretakis wrote: They are expensive by definition! ...but probably last 20 years with annual fluid changes. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
Dieselhead wrote: Fram is a placebo. You are about as well running NO filter as a fram. Orange cans have been getting better in recent years. The premium models are actually pretty good, but not inexpensive. (talking about the steel can filters, not MBZ inserts) What's funny is the filter inserts for GM Ecotec engines. You pull the filter cartridge out of an ACDelco box and it has MANN-GERMANY printed on it. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: What's funny is the filter inserts for GM Ecotec engines. You pull the filter cartridge out of an ACDelco box and it has MANN-GERMANY printed on it. I am running a Mann filter (can type) on our Ford Focus. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
I have new ATE for $181.00 Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:39 PM To: Dimitri Seretakis; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild? Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com writes: Just go to Autozone or Advance. They will give you a rebuilt unit for $60-70. Not worth the effort to rebuild yourself- the rebuild kit is not cheap either! Does Rusty not sell brake calipers anymore? Why go to the bottom of the barrel? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
Hmmm. Now that is a good price! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 11:02 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I have new ATE for $181.00 Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:39 PM To: Dimitri Seretakis; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild? Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com writes: Just go to Autozone or Advance. They will give you a rebuilt unit for $60-70. Not worth the effort to rebuild yourself- the rebuild kit is not cheap either! Does Rusty not sell brake calipers anymore? Why go to the bottom of the barrel? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WAY WAY OT Question For Randy
On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/10/02/whoops-a-daisy-significant-outdoor-bust-in-lethbridge-history-wasnt-weed 41-year-old grandfather I suddenly feel old. Best, -Tim Happy Monday! ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
During the '60s you could buy new chrome plated pistons. On the 110 we replaced the pistons/seals and rubbed the cylinders with increasingly fine wetordry. The calipers were fine for 100K plus miles until it was sold. If new chrome pistons were available today I would rebuild the calipers instead of buying new calipers which are quite expensive. Gerry From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com I've had hit or miss success with them. Some have lasted for years, some leak right away. If they're not too expensive, I like to buy new ones. Jaime On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote: I always feared that but the rebuilds have worked fine for me so far. At some point, though, I'd like to rebuild one myself for purely academic reasons:) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 7, 2012, at 10:15 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Consider the quality of the parts used by the cheap rebuilder if the price of the OE kit is comparable! Jaime On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 10:12 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: WOW!! A real variety of opinion on this - thanks. Cocking the piston, grit - sounds tough but do-able for ASE mech, but price of kit versus rebuilt from provider seems marginally better. Nobody recommends new? Are new from walmart, aka china? Are rebuild from walmart? Any recommended rebuilders to stick to? Advance/Zone/NAPA recommended preference? Thanks. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5316 - Release Date: 10/07/12 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 11:20 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: do local parts stores have 'em for 123's, 124's, 126's, etc? If so, what are they - POS? 'Hope I can sleep okay tonight not knowing. ;) In a rush I have gotten filters at CarQuest. The one at Airport Blvd in Morrisville stocks common 123 and 126 parts, has a decent selection in Raleigh (2-3 hours wait), and anything from Worldpac Greensboro comes within 24 hours. They are 25-50%+ more expensive than Rusty and a lot more out of the way, but they are great in a pinch. The local Autozones no longer stock anything I want, including oils/liquids/etc. They also have a five day shipping window and demand full retail prepayment for orders. I have no idea how they make money. One Advance in Durham (Hillsborough Rd) carries limited quantities of 123 and 126 stuff. I've never seen any of the other Advances have anything MB specific, but I have not looked for filters specifically. I have had poor success with our local NAPA affiliates, for some reason. I can't really explain that; my father is a big fan of NAPA, so maybe it's just me, or the area. On the other hand if you are in Durham and need a 126 part, give me a call first because it is very possible I have one in my shed. :) Best, -Tim ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 0W40
On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: The first oil arguments I remember began about 1945. The oils have greatly improved but the arguments are still going on. ... If you had a fist fight over oil nowadays, you'd probably wind up in the pokey. Awesome rant. Thanks. :) -Tim loves when an oil thread gets interesting ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
Needed to change fuel filters on the road the other day and realized I had no spares with me. Stopped by Advance to grab a pair..primary: made in china, secondary: made in GERMANY. Don't know about oil filters there. Mike On Oct 8, 2012 12:30 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 11:20 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: do local parts stores have 'em for 123's, 124's, 126's, etc? If so, what are they - POS? 'Hope I can sleep okay tonight not knowing. ;) In a rush I have gotten filters at CarQuest. The one at Airport Blvd in Morrisville stocks common 123 and 126 parts, has a decent selection in Raleigh (2-3 hours wait), and anything from Worldpac Greensboro comes within 24 hours. They are 25-50%+ more expensive than Rusty and a lot more out of the way, but they are great in a pinch. The local Autozones no longer stock anything I want, including oils/liquids/etc. They also have a five day shipping window and demand full retail prepayment for orders. I have no idea how they make money. One Advance in Durham (Hillsborough Rd) carries limited quantities of 123 and 126 stuff. I've never seen any of the other Advances have anything MB specific, but I have not looked for filters specifically. I have had poor success with our local NAPA affiliates, for some reason. I can't really explain that; my father is a big fan of NAPA, so maybe it's just me, or the area. On the other hand if you are in Durham and need a 126 part, give me a call first because it is very possible I have one in my shed. :) Best, -Tim ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this season, but might decide to drain and put fresh tank screens in. clay On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I had previously ordered a bunch of stuff from Rusty when I got the car. Fuel filter was not installed at that time, but I figured now was a good time to try. Turned out the filter was wrong. I got the filter for the newer R107. Did not know that until I hit my indy to let him know of the no start issue. He pointed out that there was no need for me to try to make the one I had into the one that came off the car. He went into his parts room and pulled out the exact filter. Gave me the same information about spark v. no fuel. If there was no spark, I had fouled the plugs. When I had removed the old filter, I had clamped the hoses to keep the fuel from spilling about. I pulled the filter off and emptied the petrol into the old margarine tub. Out came black stuff. Not thick, same as the standard but looks like carbon soaked. When I put the new filter on I hooked up the spark test tool. Then I waited for SWMBA to come home to either be blown apart or attest to the functionality of the spark. She said the spark was fine. Engine almost caught on the short test, so I popped the wire back on and lit it off again. It runs now. Will need to get a proper tune up with new points and condenser to make sure timing is right. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fw: 92 Mercedes 300 sd - $2000 (Stoughton)
Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@yahoo.com fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 3:56 PM Subject: 92 Mercedes 300 sd - $2000 (Stoughton) fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/3324254606.html to contact the person who posted this. 92 Mercedes 300 sd Date: 2012-10-08, 10:00AM 3.5 liter turbo diesel White with grey leather. Runs good doesn't burn oil, transmission shifts smooth with no problems. Body in fair condition couple of rust spots. Rear window doesn't go down, driver interior door handle doesn't work and a couple of small issues. The car is currently registered with current sticker 1/2013 and is my daily driver for the past couple of years and haven't left me stranded. The odometer is broken at 192k so it's a tmu. * Location: Stoughton * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/3324254606.html this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX184NTYyODU2MvbWc2SJcR4uxMCGKOt-5_3LcMN6PIid8pk5I7ooNP-vMg8zP6c7bCxVmNsu1sJH8Q ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
Could you rig a filtering circuit, pump out all the fuel via a filter, routing the clean discharge back into the tank? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this season, but might decide to drain and put fresh tank screens in. clay On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I had previously ordered a bunch of stuff from Rusty when I got the car. Fuel filter was not installed at that time, but I figured now was a good time to try. Turned out the filter was wrong. I got the filter for the newer R107. Did not know that until I hit my indy to let him know of the no start issue. He pointed out that there was no need for me to try to make the one I had into the one that came off the car. He went into his parts room and pulled out the exact filter. Gave me the same information about spark v. no fuel. If there was no spark, I had fouled the plugs. When I had removed the old filter, I had clamped the hoses to keep the fuel from spilling about. I pulled the filter off and emptied the petrol into the old margarine tub. Out came black stuff. Not thick, same as the standard but looks like carbon soaked. When I put the new filter on I hooked up the spark test tool. Then I waited for SWMBA to come home to either be blown apart or attest to the functionality of the spark. She said the spark was fine. Engine almost caught on the short test, so I popped the wire back on and lit it off again. It runs now. Will need to get a proper tune up with new points and condenser to make sure timing is right. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
Dimitri, Did you ever get this resolved? I think when we left off, you were going to replace the manual primer pump? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Thanks! That will prove helpful. I have more troubleshooting to do on this car after ChowdahQ. In the meanwhile I adjusted the valves-they were way off! Strangely, all the exhaust valves had too much clearance and a couple of intakes were tight. I was under the impression that the exhaust valve clearances usually tighten with time? Anyway, the car drives a lot better. The idle is still a bit rough and it stumbles slightly in second gear while approaching 40mph. Something is still amiss. Compression test next. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Depends on how clean the lines and top of the IP are. You want everything clean enough for surgery first. No lint, dust, etc. I'd say 1-2 hours. Remove the lines (you have already done that. Remove the DV locks (screwdriver or torx) If you have the splined DVs, then you need the special socket. If the DVs are not too torqued, you sometimes can remove them with the splined lock with a wrench on the tab. This has never worked for me, and you really need the socket to get the right torque on reassembly. Remove the DV holders and keep in order, or I do one at a time. Use a pick to pull out the old copper seal. Inspect... find a culprit? (best to determine the weak cyl first.) put in a new copper seal, clean the DV holder, put on a new oring. use a new spring and replace DV holder Follow specs for tightening procedure and final torque. So is this DV repair pretty straighforward? How long of a job? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Probably nothing to worry about. I remember freaking out about a similar situation, a wet hole, but it was ok when I put everything back together. If compression is good, then order DV seals (copper) and DV springs and DV orings. Rusty has em, but I can look up the part numbers if he can't find them. I ALWAYS order extra orings and seals. The copper seal is a one-time use, and generally if you pull a DV back out, the oring is cut from the threads too. A weak DV spring will act the same as a leaky DV seal. rough idle. I'd order 4 springs and 5 or 6 orings and copper seals. There is always one I want to do over. Follow the proper procedure for seating the DV seal and the proper torque. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes
Decision time. Found an aftermarket cat for my car for $585 delivered, supposed to be a bolt-in direct fit, from Exhaust Distribution. Their part number 52036. http://www.exhaustdistribution.net/ I'm getting pretty sick of my loose, rattling and buzzing exhaust (see thread below). Should I spring for a real replacement cat, or simply have my replacement assortment of pipes welded up?I need to get the White Whale back on the road (ordered new starter from Rusty today, price has really gone up from May from ~$180 to ~$230). I did rather enjoy the fact that the exhaust didn't smell nearly so much when it had the original cat installed. Thanks, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 337k miles (White Whale, was bad head, now dead starter) '95 E300 315k miles (buzzer) '73 Balboa 20 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 8:25 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes
On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Decision time. You prefer the sound and smell of having done it right, and from prior comments it seems like you'd rather go the correct route anyway. $585 seems like a good price, and you were interested enough to look for it. I suspect you'd regret passing it up. Best, -Tim (Might make a different choice on his own cars.) ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 4:19 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dimitri, Did you ever get this resolved? I think when we left off, you were going to replace the manual primer pump? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Thanks! That will prove helpful. I have more troubleshooting to do on this car after ChowdahQ. In the meanwhile I adjusted the valves-they were way off! Strangely, all the exhaust valves had too much clearance and a couple of intakes were tight. I was under the impression that the exhaust valve clearances usually tighten with time? Anyway, the car drives a lot better. The idle is still a bit rough and it stumbles slightly in second gear while approaching 40mph. Something is still amiss. Compression test next. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Depends on how clean the lines and top of the IP are. You want everything clean enough for surgery first. No lint, dust, etc. I'd say 1-2 hours. Remove the lines (you have already done that. Remove the DV locks (screwdriver or torx) If you have the splined DVs, then you need the special socket. If the DVs are not too torqued, you sometimes can remove them with the splined lock with a wrench on the tab. This has never worked for me, and you really need the socket to get the right torque on reassembly. Remove the DV holders and keep in order, or I do one at a time. Use a pick to pull out the old copper seal. Inspect... find a culprit? (best to determine the weak cyl first.) put in a new copper seal, clean the DV holder, put on a new oring. use a new spring and replace DV holder Follow specs for tightening procedure and final torque. So is this DV repair pretty straighforward? How long of a job? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Probably nothing to worry about. I remember freaking out about a similar situation, a wet hole, but it was ok when I put everything back together. If compression is good, then order DV seals (copper) and DV springs and DV orings. Rusty has em, but I can look up the part numbers if he can't find them. I ALWAYS order extra orings and seals. The copper seal is a one-time use, and generally if you pull a DV back out, the oring is cut from the threads too. A weak DV spring will act the same as a leaky DV seal. rough idle. I'd order 4 springs and 5 or 6 orings and copper seals. There is always one I want to do over. Follow the proper procedure for seating the DV seal and the proper torque. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
What kind of car again? There are a bunch of 123s and 126s at the knackers down the road. --R On 10/8/12 5:15 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
82 240D crank windows. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What kind of car again? There are a bunch of 123s and 126s at the knackers down the road. --R On 10/8/12 5:15 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
During the '60s you could buy new chrome plated pistons. On the 110 we replaced the pistons/seals and rubbed the cylinders with increasingly fine wetordry. The calipers were fine for 100K plus miles until it was sold. If new chrome pistons were available today I would rebuild the calipers instead of buying new calipers which are quite expensive. Gerry If they are still around, White Post restorations used to advertise in the Star. He did Stainless Steel sleeves for Master cyl, brake Cyl and I think for calipers. I can't remember his name. He was an Enginerror with the attitude that he was holier than thou. I am sure his work was good though. I only ran into him one time at an MBCA national event, before he started doing the rebuilds. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
Basin wrench or a pair of vise grips -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 8, 2012, at 17:15, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 4:19 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dimitri, Did you ever get this resolved? I think when we left off, you were going to replace the manual primer pump? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Thanks! That will prove helpful. I have more troubleshooting to do on this car after ChowdahQ. In the meanwhile I adjusted the valves-they were way off! Strangely, all the exhaust valves had too much clearance and a couple of intakes were tight. I was under the impression that the exhaust valve clearances usually tighten with time? Anyway, the car drives a lot better. The idle is still a bit rough and it stumbles slightly in second gear while approaching 40mph. Something is still amiss. Compression test next. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Depends on how clean the lines and top of the IP are. You want everything clean enough for surgery first. No lint, dust, etc. I'd say 1-2 hours. Remove the lines (you have already done that. Remove the DV locks (screwdriver or torx) If you have the splined DVs, then you need the special socket. If the DVs are not too torqued, you sometimes can remove them with the splined lock with a wrench on the tab. This has never worked for me, and you really need the socket to get the right torque on reassembly. Remove the DV holders and keep in order, or I do one at a time. Use a pick to pull out the old copper seal. Inspect... find a culprit? (best to determine the weak cyl first.) put in a new copper seal, clean the DV holder, put on a new oring. use a new spring and replace DV holder Follow specs for tightening procedure and final torque. So is this DV repair pretty straighforward? How long of a job? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Probably nothing to worry about. I remember freaking out about a similar situation, a wet hole, but it was ok when I put everything back together. If compression is good, then order DV seals (copper) and DV springs and DV orings. Rusty has em, but I can look up the part numbers if he can't find them. I ALWAYS order extra orings and seals. The copper seal is a one-time use, and generally if you pull a DV back out, the oring is cut from the threads too. A weak DV spring will act the same as a leaky DV seal. rough idle. I'd order 4 springs and 5 or 6 orings and copper seals. There is always one I want to do over. Follow the proper procedure for seating the DV seal and the proper torque. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
Yes, easiest way to get the old off is grab it and don't worry about destroying it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Basin wrench or a pair of vise grips -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 8, 2012, at 17:15, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 4:19 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dimitri, Did you ever get this resolved? I think when we left off, you were going to replace the manual primer pump? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Thanks! That will prove helpful. I have more troubleshooting to do on this car after ChowdahQ. In the meanwhile I adjusted the valves-they were way off! Strangely, all the exhaust valves had too much clearance and a couple of intakes were tight. I was under the impression that the exhaust valve clearances usually tighten with time? Anyway, the car drives a lot better. The idle is still a bit rough and it stumbles slightly in second gear while approaching 40mph. Something is still amiss. Compression test next. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Depends on how clean the lines and top of the IP are. You want everything clean enough for surgery first. No lint, dust, etc. I'd say 1-2 hours. Remove the lines (you have already done that. Remove the DV locks (screwdriver or torx) If you have the splined DVs, then you need the special socket. If the DVs are not too torqued, you sometimes can remove them with the splined lock with a wrench on the tab. This has never worked for me, and you really need the socket to get the right torque on reassembly. Remove the DV holders and keep in order, or I do one at a time. Use a pick to pull out the old copper seal. Inspect... find a culprit? (best to determine the weak cyl first.) put in a new copper seal, clean the DV holder, put on a new oring. use a new spring and replace DV holder Follow specs for tightening procedure and final torque. So is this DV repair pretty straighforward? How long of a job? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Probably nothing to worry about. I remember freaking out about a similar situation, a wet hole, but it was ok when I put everything back together. If compression is good, then order DV seals (copper) and DV springs and DV orings. Rusty has em, but I can look up the part numbers if he can't find them. I ALWAYS order extra orings and seals. The copper seal is a one-time use, and generally if you pull a DV back out, the oring is cut from the threads too. A weak DV spring will act the same as a leaky DV seal. rough idle. I'd order 4 springs and 5 or 6 orings and copper seals. There is always one I want to do over. Follow the proper procedure for seating the DV seal and the proper torque. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
It's been my experience that napa store brand filters exceed the cost of Wix by a significant amount. (in some cases the napa filter is 2.5x the price of the Wix!) I've got an application that Rusty isn't able to help me with; my choices are NAPA (ouch), Wix, and Fleetguard. FWIW, it's a Mitsibishi S4Q2 engine; 33hp @1800rpm. Any thoughts? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 8, 2012, at 12:30, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 11:20 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: do local parts stores have 'em for 123's, 124's, 126's, etc? If so, what are they - POS? 'Hope I can sleep okay tonight not knowing. ;) In a rush I have gotten filters at CarQuest. The one at Airport Blvd in Morrisville stocks common 123 and 126 parts, has a decent selection in Raleigh (2-3 hours wait), and anything from Worldpac Greensboro comes within 24 hours. They are 25-50%+ more expensive than Rusty and a lot more out of the way, but they are great in a pinch. The local Autozones no longer stock anything I want, including oils/liquids/etc. They also have a five day shipping window and demand full retail prepayment for orders. I have no idea how they make money. One Advance in Durham (Hillsborough Rd) carries limited quantities of 123 and 126 stuff. I've never seen any of the other Advances have anything MB specific, but I have not looked for filters specifically. I have had poor success with our local NAPA affiliates, for some reason. I can't really explain that; my father is a big fan of NAPA, so maybe it's just me, or the area. On the other hand if you are in Durham and need a 126 part, give me a call first because it is very possible I have one in my shed. :) Best, -Tim ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil
The fledgling electric car business is in turmoil as predictions about potential sales have proven to be wildly optimistic despite volatile fuel prices and plenty of media hype. Weak consumer demand is hitting both the big automakers like General Motors and Nissan - which have failed to meet sales targets on the plug-in Volt and all-electric Leaf - and smaller start-up firms trying to carve out a piece of a very small niche. Electric vehicles don't make any more sense today than they did in 1912, says Sean McAlinden, an analyst with the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They take too long to charge, the range is too short and they cost too much. Electric cars also face stiff competition from hybrids and improved fuel efficiency in conventional vehicles as automakers update their fleet to meet tougher government standards. Toyota recently announced plans to drastically scale back the release of its all-electric eQ and Honda has limited the release of its Fit EV to 1,100 US customers over the next two years. The Chevy Volt - which can switch over to a regular gasoline engine once the battery runs out of juice - is by far the most successful electric car in the United States. After a slow start, Volt sales have tripled this year with help of discounted leases and a decision by California to allow them in fast-moving carpool lanes on the state's clogged freeways. But sales of 16,348 through September are still far short of the 45,000 Volts that the US Department of Energy forecast in a 2011 report that GM could sell per year. As fuel prices rise, consumers have been far more attracted to Toyota's Prius hybrid, which saw sales double this year to 183,340 vehicles. Sales of the all-electric Leaf - which has a maximum range of 73 miles (117 kilometers) - are down 28 percent to just 5,212 vehicles in the United States this year despite a major marketing push. Nissan - which is preparing to open a new assembly for electric vehicles in Tennessee - is falling well short of CEO Carlos Ghosn's ambitious goal to double Leaf sales for fiscal 2013. Only two years ago, the Boston Consulting Group predicted electric vehicle sales could reach five percent or roughly 4 million to 5 million vehicles of the industry's total global sales volume by 2020. Now they are saying electric vehicles might represent just three percent of total global sales. While the big automakers can cushion their massive investments in electric vehicles with sales of conventional cars, the painfully slow growth and the difficulties in adapting electric technology to the tastes of modern motorists have posed huge challenges for startups. Tesla Motors is falling behind in its efforts to produce a sleek new electric vehicle, the electric vehicle start-up company spawned by Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk acknowledged in a recent regulatory filing. That leaves the Palo Alto, California-based company in danger of failing to meet the terms of a $465 million Energy Department loan. Nonetheless, electric vehicles advocates remain upbeat and investors are not shying from the companies. Tesla was able to raise $128 million by selling new shares of common stock and Fisker Automotive also raised $100 million in new capital last month despite problems with the launch of its extended range electric vehicle, the Karma. Tony Posawatz, Fisker's third chief executive officer since February, acknowledged the company made mistakes but dismissed a crushing review by Consumer Reports, which described the Karma's design as flawed. Customers do like these cars, said Posawatz, a former GM executive who had been responsible for bringing the Volt to market. Fisker has sold more than 1,000 Karmas, which cost $103,000, since the car went on sale last December. Posawatz also predicted the technology for electric and extended range electric vehicles will catch on. It took 10 years, but the Prius is the best-selling vehicle in California, he said at a recent meeting of the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. The company is moving ahead with plans to build its next vehicle, a sedan dubbed the Atlantic that will costs roughly half as much as the Karma, and expects to raise another $200 million in private equity funding soon. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv-based Better Place is looking for new direction after replacing founder Shai Agassi with a new chief executive officer. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Brazilian Ethanol AgMRC Renewable Energy Climate Change Newsletter October 2012 Newsletter
More facts woger will deny AGMRC is an Ag business promotion agency sponsored by a consortium of universities. 'course being goobermnt agencies, they have to at least act like they believe in the global warming scam; so that accounts for the last part of this newsletter name. Greetings The Renewable Energy Newsletter provides information and analysis from agricultural economists and others on current issues facing the emerging renewable energy industry. More information on renewable energy can be found at our http://www.agmrc.org/email/click.cfm?LinkUUID=237EC8B0-D566-F48B-524EA7101FBCFCEARecipientUUID=2383D3F8-D566-F48B-5371EF0ED5518296website. Please send comments on issues or topics by contacting me at mailto:d...@iastate.edud...@iastate.edu or 641-423-0844. You can sign-up to subscribe to this free newsletter. We've added the full newsletter in PDF form for downloading at right. This newsletter comes from the http://www.agmrc.org/email/click.cfm?LinkUUID=237EC8DF-D566-F48B-56FDC395AC17EB92RecipientUUID=2383D3F8-D566-F48B-5371EF0ED5518296Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) located at Iowa State University. AgMRC is a national virtual value-added agriculture center funded in part by USDA. Don Hofstrand Agricultural Marketing Resource Center mailto:d...@iastate.edud...@iastate.edu or 641-423-0844 Brazil Ethanol Developments Implications for the U.S. Ethanol Industry AgMRC Renewable Energy Climate Change Newsletter October 2012 Dr. Robert Wisner University Professor Emeritus Iowa State University and Biofuels Economist mailto:rwwis...@iastate.edurwwis...@iastate.edu For many years, Brazil was the world's largest producer of fuel ethanol. The U.S. is now the No.1 ethanol producer but Brazil's ethanol policies, production, and exports are an important influence on the U.S. biofuels industry. Through government incentives, Brazil's ethanol industry became a major source of bio-based motor fuel in the 1990s and in recent years has been a major ethanol exporter. Brazilian ethanol is produced from sugar cane, a low-cost feedstock that also allows processors to use the cane stalks as fuel for processing plants after the juice has been removed for ethanol or cane sugar production. Sugar cane is a perennial crop that needs to be replanted only every 6 to 8 years. The sugar marketing year in Brazil's major center-south sugar producing region runs from May through April, although crushing of sugar cane has sometimes started as early as late March. In the northeastern Brazil sugar area, the marketing year runs from September through August. Brazil sources indicate 90% of the crop is produced in the center-south region. With large ethanol production, Brazil's government has been able to mandate ethanol-gasoline average blends of 18% to 25%. The percentage blend can vary from time to time, depending on the available supply of ethanol. In October 2011, it was lowered from 25% to 20%, due to tight sugar and ethanol supplies. In August 2012, it was expected to remain at that level until at least the start of the 2013-14 sugar marketing year. (1) In recent years before June 2012, Brazil had a federal tax on gasoline but not on ethanol, thus helping to provide an economic advantage for ethanol. In June 2012, the gasoline tax was removed, thus tending to reduce the advantage of ethanol relative to gasoline. Individual states continue to tax gasoline at varying levels. (2) The number of flex-fuel vehicles in Brazil's automobile fleet has increased rapidly in the last few years and now accounts for most new car sales. As a result, Brazil has a large fleet of vehicles that can be powered by hydrous ethanol, a mixture that includes a small amount of water in ethanol and no gasoline. Alternatively, anhydrous ethanol can be blended with gasoline to create the 20 or 25 percent ethanol-gasoline blends. Motorists in Brazil have indicated to us that E-100 needs about a 30% price discount per liter to offset its lower fuel mileage than gasoline. This year, the U.S. faces a drought-reduced corn crop and tight U.S. domestic ethanol feedstock supplies. U.S. ethanol production is projected to decline from last season. The impact of reduced domestic production on supplies and cost of ethanol for U.S. motorists, profitability of domestic ethanol processors, corn use for ethanol, and corn and distillers grain and solubles (DGS) prices will be influenced partly by potential imports from Brazil and the amount of competition U.S. ethanol exports face from Brazilian ethanol. Factors Affecting the Economics of Brazilian Ethanol Production The economics of ethanol production, exports, and use for motor fuel in Brazil depend on a number of factors including (1) the world sugar price, (2) the exchange rate of the Brazilian currency (the real) vs. the dollar and other major currencies, (3) the size of Brazil's sugar crop, (4)
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
crow foot and an extension. worked well on Gump On Oct 8, 2012, at 3:14 PM, John Reames wrote: Basin wrench or a pair of vise grips -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 8, 2012, at 17:15, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 4:19 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dimitri, Did you ever get this resolved? I think when we left off, you were going to replace the manual primer pump? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Thanks! That will prove helpful. I have more troubleshooting to do on this car after ChowdahQ. In the meanwhile I adjusted the valves-they were way off! Strangely, all the exhaust valves had too much clearance and a couple of intakes were tight. I was under the impression that the exhaust valve clearances usually tighten with time? Anyway, the car drives a lot better. The idle is still a bit rough and it stumbles slightly in second gear while approaching 40mph. Something is still amiss. Compression test next. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Depends on how clean the lines and top of the IP are. You want everything clean enough for surgery first. No lint, dust, etc. I'd say 1-2 hours. Remove the lines (you have already done that. Remove the DV locks (screwdriver or torx) If you have the splined DVs, then you need the special socket. If the DVs are not too torqued, you sometimes can remove them with the splined lock with a wrench on the tab. This has never worked for me, and you really need the socket to get the right torque on reassembly. Remove the DV holders and keep in order, or I do one at a time. Use a pick to pull out the old copper seal. Inspect... find a culprit? (best to determine the weak cyl first.) put in a new copper seal, clean the DV holder, put on a new oring. use a new spring and replace DV holder Follow specs for tightening procedure and final torque. So is this DV repair pretty straighforward? How long of a job? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Probably nothing to worry about. I remember freaking out about a similar situation, a wet hole, but it was ok when I put everything back together. If compression is good, then order DV seals (copper) and DV springs and DV orings. Rusty has em, but I can look up the part numbers if he can't find them. I ALWAYS order extra orings and seals. The copper seal is a one-time use, and generally if you pull a DV back out, the oring is cut from the threads too. A weak DV spring will act the same as a leaky DV seal. rough idle. I'd order 4 springs and 5 or 6 orings and copper seals. There is always one I want to do over. Follow the proper procedure for seating the DV seal and the proper torque. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
The Racor sticker would make it a fuel filter, or maybe a water separator. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: What is this? Drivers side, right behind the headlight. On my 240D of course. Looks like it's hooked up to nothing. Bob R -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012-10-07_16-51-48_509.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1287318 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20121007/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
Judging by the label right next to it it appears to be a Racor fuel filter/water separator. It looks like the inlet has been shorted to the outlet as a way of disconnecting and closing it off. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 4:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WhatIsIt? What is this? Drivers side, right behind the headlight. On my 240D of course. Looks like it's hooked up to nothing. Bob R -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012-10-07_16-51-48_509.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1287318 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201210 07/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?
- Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com During the '60s you could buy new chrome plated pistons. On the 110 we replaced the pistons/seals and rubbed the cylinders with increasingly fine wetordry. The calipers were fine for 100K plus miles until it was sold. If new chrome pistons were available today I would rebuild the calipers instead of buying new calipers which are quite expensive. Gerry If they are still around, White Post restorations used to advertise in the Star. He did Stainless Steel sleeves for Master cyl, brake Cyl and I think for calipers. I can't remember his name. He was an Enginerror with the attitude that he was holier than thou. I am sure his work was good though. I only ran into him one time at an MBCA national event, before he started doing the rebuilds. He's still around. http://www.whitepost.com/brake.html I'll contact him when I get ready to do the brakes. Thanks, Gerry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net writes: It's been my experience that napa store brand filters exceed the cost of Wix by a significant amount. (in some cases the napa filter is 2.5x the price of the Wix!) I've got an application that Rusty isn't able to help me with; my choices are NAPA (ouch), Wix, and Fleetguard. FWIW, it's a Mitsibishi S4Q2 engine; 33hp @1800rpm. Any thoughts? I thought NAPA filters were made by Wix. I don't know anything about Fleetguard, so if Wix is cheaper, I'd probably go with that. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil
Electric vehicles don't make any more sense today than they did in 1912 ... They take too long to charge, the range is too short and they cost too much. That about sums it up, for anyone who's thinking clearly. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 83, Issue 22 What Is IT ?
I think what you have is an axillary fuel filter. Not currently in use. PO installed? The big hint is the Racor sticker, Hope this helps, Ron Courcy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Racor
...The Racor sticker would make it a fuel filter, or maybe a water separator Why not open it up and view the innards? Undo the clamp. My Racor water separator didn't resemble this but that doesn't mean much. RLE ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil
and that's without even getting into the issues of the toxicity of the manufacture or disposal of the batteries, the limited opportunities for refueling/recharging, the concerns about the ozone contribution of an electric motor, the exposure to EMI,... kinda' explains why the odds are so high now that the stupidest thing you see on the road is likely to be the result of someone in a hybrid or electric. while there's no perfect answer, some people clearly aren't thinking this through. cheers! e On 08/Oct/12 17:16, Allan Streib wrote: Electric vehicles don't make any more sense today than they did in 1912 ... They take too long to charge, the range is too short and they cost too much. That about sums it up, for anyone who's thinking clearly. Allan ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
You just need glass? Is it different from power windows? --R On 10/8/12 5:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: 82 240D crank windows. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What kind of car again? There are a bunch of 123s and 126s at the knackers down the road. --R On 10/8/12 5:15 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] My low priority 240D rust repair.
Check it out here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair-restoration/326982-yet-another-240d-rust-repair-thread.html Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?! Well, I don't know. The mechanism was not working properly so the window was loose. When I closed the door it shattered. I haven't taken it apart yet to determine the cause of the mechanism malfunction. I don't know if it's any different from power glass. This week I will check out the local junkyards and see what I can find. You just need glass? Is it different from power windows? --R On 10/8/12 5:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: 82 240D crank windows. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What kind of car again? There are a bunch of 123s and 126s at the knackers down the road. --R On 10/8/12 5:15 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Not yet. Thanks for asking! I have the primer pump but haven't replaced it yet. I've been focusing on a lower priority rust repair and now I need to find a driver's side window as it's starting to get cold! The old pump looks like a PITA to remove. Any thoughts? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
Yup - that's what it is. They are good units, best I can tell. It probably just needs a new filter element. That having been aid, the stock unit seems quite adequate. The '81 240D that my Grandfather bought new had one, installed by the dealer in MPLS. On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote: Judging by the label right next to it it appears to be a Racor fuel filter/water separator. It looks like the inlet has been shorted to the outlet as a way of disconnecting and closing it off. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 4:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WhatIsIt? What is this? Drivers side, right behind the headlight. On my 240D of course. Looks like it's hooked up to nothing. Bob R -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012-10-07_16-51-48_509.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1287318 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201210 07/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpghttp://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20121007/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
Oh, no! It could be a sure sign that someone ran veggie oil in it. The engine must be useless. Mike Who hopes you can see the sarcasm.. On Oct 8, 2012 10:15 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yup - that's what it is. They are good units, best I can tell. It probably just needs a new filter element. That having been aid, the stock unit seems quite adequate. The '81 240D that my Grandfather bought new had one, installed by the dealer in MPLS. On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: Judging by the label right next to it it appears to be a Racor fuel filter/water separator. It looks like the inlet has been shorted to the outlet as a way of disconnecting and closing it off. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 4:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WhatIsIt? What is this? Drivers side, right behind the headlight. On my 240D of course. Looks like it's hooked up to nothing. Bob R -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012-10-07_16-51-48_509.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1287318 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/201210 07/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpg http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20121007/fa5cd97a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB filters curiosity
Fleetguard used to be good. I'd go with Wix or Fleetguard unless you want to buy 3 and cut them apart to see who is good/bad. Fleetguard I believe is still owned by Cummins. In 1979 Fleeguard were made by Walker Deluxe (Yep the muffler people), which was then owned by Tenneco. It's been my experience that napa store brand filters exceed the cost of Wix by a significant amount. (in some cases the napa filter is 2.5x the price of the Wix!) I've got an application that Rusty isn't able to help me with; my choices are NAPA (ouch), Wix, and Fleetguard. FWIW, it's a Mitsibishi S4Q2 engine; 33hp @1800rpm. Any thoughts? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 8, 2012, at 12:30, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Sun, Oct 7, 2012 at 11:20 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: do local parts stores have 'em for 123's, 124's, 126's, etc? If so, what are they - POS? 'Hope I can sleep okay tonight not knowing. ;) In a rush I have gotten filters at CarQuest. The one at Airport Blvd in Morrisville stocks common 123 and 126 parts, has a decent selection in Raleigh (2-3 hours wait), and anything from Worldpac Greensboro comes within 24 hours. They are 25-50%+ more expensive than Rusty and a lot more out of the way, but they are great in a pinch. The local Autozones no longer stock anything I want, including oils/liquids/etc. They also have a five day shipping window and demand full retail prepayment for orders. I have no idea how they make money. One Advance in Durham (Hillsborough Rd) carries limited quantities of 123 and 126 stuff. I've never seen any of the other Advances have anything MB specific, but I have not looked for filters specifically. I have had poor success with our local NAPA affiliates, for some reason. I can't really explain that; my father is a big fan of NAPA, so maybe it's just me, or the area. On the other hand if you are in Durham and need a 126 part, give me a call first because it is very possible I have one in my shed. :) Best, -Tim ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
crow foot and an extension. worked well on Gump On Oct 8, 2012, at 3:14 PM, John Reames wrote: Basin wrench or a pair of vise grips I second these methods. I often use vice grips or channellocks to remove a bad one; Especially on a Califunkia 85 300D which is very short on space around the base of the primer. I have used a 17MM open end, a basin wrench, a crows foot on a 12 extension (the book method) and a bent 17MM open end. The Bent 17mm is any elcheapo 17mm combination wrench, put the open end in a vice and beat the other end over to 80º or so angle. It works like a crowsfoot, but you turn it with the said 12 extension through the box end. Works as a crowsfoot when you are far from your crowsfoot (if you own one) Installation: Put a dab of grease on the thread of the new pump with the seal on it. THat holds the seal in place. (especially useful on the Kollyfonia 85 300D) Screw it in until tight, then switch to the crowsfoot, bent wrench or as a last resort, basin wrench with masking tape around the pump body. If you must use a basin wrench or vicegrips for installation, be very careful not to crush the pump body, and don't try to tighten it much beyond snug. It can be done if you are vewy vewy carwful,* * Quote from Elmer Fudd In summary, it doesn't matter much how you abuse the old one to get it out. Be careful installing the new one. It is best to use a 17mm open end on the hex. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!
Window does not care if it is cranked by hand or by motor. Any 123 sedan will work as a donor. 82 240D crank windows. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What kind of car again? There are a bunch of 123s and 126s at the knackers down the road. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
That is either a filter or separator. I don't think Racor built a filter/separator as a single unit. Does it have a drain on the bottom? If not, you can put one there on a T. You'd want the fuel to go in on the bottom and out on the top. (opposite how oldsmobubble did it) so that any water remains behind in the filter/separator. It should be plumbed in after the transfer pump, before the main filter. IF it is a filter, and not just a separator, then you will only need to change the main filter every 5 years or so. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My low priority 240D rust repair.
Very nice work... but did your source your patch material from an old microwave? Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com writes: Check it out here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair-restoration/326982-yet-another-240d-rust-repair-thread.html Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Electric cars
OMG Myrtle, there's one of those horseless carriagesit's the end of the world! I am remained of that after read some recent posts. After one month and 400 miles I have used ZERO gas and electric bill was less than 15 bucks in my 2013 Volt. I spent days doing research and analyzing my personal car needs. 99 percent of my daily driving is 30 miles or less round trip to the Dr., medical center, Trader Joes, Costco and casino. Yes, I am retired! My Suzuki Grand Vitara was on its last legs and I had a 300.00/month budget. Wouldn't buy a Volt but the lease program is great. After a trip, just plug it in my carport and 10 hours later, I have a full tank of fuel at a cost of about 1.25 and ready for the next trip. Would I take the Volt on a long road trip? No, because that's what the 07 S550 is for. But, unlike the Nissan Leaf and Focus EV, I could if I wanted to in the Volt. Why not the Prius plugin? Only has a pure battery range of 12 miles vs. 32 miles with the Volt. Actually got 42 miles today with the ac off. So, the Volt scenario fits only a few consumers like myself but don't call me dumb or not understanding what I was getting into.I did my homework Dad! John Sent from my iPad ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
Interesting I will have to look at it more closely on my day off. Bob R On Oct 8, 2012 8:18 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That is either a filter or separator. I don't think Racor built a filter/separator as a single unit. Does it have a drain on the bottom? If not, you can put one there on a T. You'd want the fuel to go in on the bottom and out on the top. (opposite how oldsmobubble did it) so that any water remains behind in the filter/separator. It should be plumbed in after the transfer pump, before the main filter. IF it is a filter, and not just a separator, then you will only need to change the main filter every 5 years or so. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WhatIsIt?
If the racor is a filter, it should be finer than the MB filter, as well as larger. Therefore, it should catch everything, and the MB filter becomes just a backup. That is how I used the see-though JD type Master filter. In all the years I ran it, I never drained off more than the thimblefull of water. I was fortunate (and careful) to never get a bad load of fuel in that car. If silica in the fuel was the main cause of wear for the IP, then the IP would last longer too. However, most of the IP deaths are caused by the black plague (algae) according to my old injection shop. Either way, i'd put the racor back in service. It should help some with the black plague too, but biocide is the main defense for that. Interesting I will have to look at it more closely on my day off. Bob R On Oct 8, 2012 8:18 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That is either a filter or separator. I don't think Racor built a filter/separator as a single unit. Does it have a drain on the bottom? If not, you can put one there on a T. You'd want the fuel to go in on the bottom and out on the top. (opposite how oldsmobubble did it) so that any water remains behind in the filter/separator. It should be plumbed in after the transfer pump, before the main filter. IF it is a filter, and not just a separator, then you will only need to change the main filter every 5 years or so. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
