Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

On Fri, 09 Oct 2015 22:38:18 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > 123 power windows never fail? If original, this part has lasted nearly > thirty years and just shy of 350k miles. I'll compare that to any > electric window from the 123 or 126 series... I had to repair the driver's manual win

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D revisited

DAMN, I forgot your progeny was of that age! Goes by fast. Will be 14yo in a couple of weeks, that gives us a year and change to find/fix car before driving lessons begin. There is a really nice looking w115 by me. Driver door got smacked and is now gathering parking tickets. Not mine, but

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

123 power windows never fail? If original, this part has lasted nearly thirty years and just shy of 350k miles. I'll compare that to any electric window from the 123 or 126 series... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 9, 2015 10:24:06 PM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] do we still answer car questions?

How about your daughter? Mine is now nine, thinks she runs the house and trying to take over the school too. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 9, 2015 10:11:30 PM EDT, Don Wills via Mercedes wrote: >In a tribute to the W123, I've been problem free since dropping off of

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

> On October 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I will take the complement but only vaguely remember extracting said parts from said vehicle. i do recall they used some sort of cable arrangement, not a mechanical linkage, to run the window up and down. My W140 has that

Re: [MBZ] do we still answer car questions?

In a tribute to the W123, I've been problem free since dropping off of the list. Debbie and I have a running bet/joke on which will fail first, the 275K engine or the rusty body. I always thought the engine would win. Wondering now. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 9:09 PM, Don Wills wrote: > Wilton, not

Re: [MBZ] do we still answer car questions?

Wilton, not lurking. I use GMail for this, so can pop in every couple of weeks and catch up. I responded to ever thread to which I could add something intelligent. Didn't happen too often. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 1:46 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I've had both the pumps fail, and the large h

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

I missed LT Don's msg. - please re-post. He was lamenting that he could not choose between Rubio or Cruz. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

I think Grant may be able to answer that. I'm intrigued enough to fork over some dough and try this. There is more reading if you follow the link within the link I posted, specifically this one may be of interest: http://innovativebalancing.com/mobile/testimonials.php -- Max Dillon Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

One of my MB's came with a set of tube like disks that were bolted with the wheel. They contained BB's, or something similar, and were supposed to auto-balance the wheels. I took them off thinking that at the least they were restricting airflow to the brakes. I could not tell a difference between d

[MBZ] Uh, yeah, about that cheat code...

Ooops! http://jalopnik.com/the-epa-may-have-found-a-second-secret-defeat-device-in-1735745096 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

So how much of a difference is there between a “smooth” ride and an “ultra smooth” ride? And how can I tell? Inquiring minds want to know... Dan > On Oct 9, 2015, at 7:53 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Reading further "on the internet" so take with a grain of salt, passenger car

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

Reading further "on the internet" so take with a grain of salt, passenger car tires with a low profile (aspect ratio of 65 or lower) cannot use beads alone, due to possibility of lateral imbalance in the tire/wheel. Both my 124 cars with stock tires fall in this category. A lateral imbalance i

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

Interesting. I’ve never heard of such a thing. Nice to know it’s a legitimate approach. The science certainly appeared to be correct, but you never know…. Thanks! Dan > On Oct 9, 2015, at 7:14 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I've been using them for over 10 years in semi sized tires wi

Re: [MBZ] door lock issue on 115

Remove the door handle from the afflicted door (presumably driver's). You'll find an adjustable cam at the end of the plunger. See if it needs adjusting. Helps to have another (functional) door handle for comparison. > On Oct 9, Randy Bennell wrote: > > I think I have discovered what is ailing

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

I've been using them for over 10 years in semi sized tires with great results. I've had 40 ft diesel pusher class A motor homes that used 12R X 22.5 wheels. Installing the correct amount of beads in each wheel has always resulted in an extra smooth ride which is hard to achieve in tires of that si

Re: [MBZ] door lock issue on 115

> On Oct 9, 2015, Randy Bennell > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] door lock issue on 115 > Message-ID: <56181d2b.9050...@bennell.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I think I have discovered what is ailing the door locks on my car. > You might recall

Re: [MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

Whenever I see something like this, I always wonder that if it’s such a groundbreaking/revolutionary idea, why haven’t we heard about it? “As Seen On TV”? Dan > On Oct 9, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone ever hear of this, or try it? > > http://aircooledtech.

Re: [MBZ] door lock issue on 115

On Fri, 9 Oct 2015 15:01:47 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > I think I have discovered what is ailing the door locks on my car. > You might recall (or maybe not) my posting about locks that sometimes > will not lock. > In any event it has become more of an issue as the days get cooler.

Re: [MBZ] Latest purchase

I wonder if there is an app you can make your car look like its wrecked. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Should we start a pool to see how long she can drive it before it's destroyed? > > > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 9, 2

Re: [MBZ] Latest purchase

Should we start a pool to see how long she can drive it before it's destroyed? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 9, 2015, at 3:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just bought a 07 R320 CDI 4matic for the wife. Had the GL before but straying > into new territory with this thing.

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

It's good Max had a cashay of parts to fix it. --R ___ http://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] Overheating 240D revisited

What I found that probably does not fit the bill http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5247862716.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5253972729.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5246619211.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5247748110.html http://seattle.craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

What's the Mulroney sticker? On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 3:25 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > Having the Preservation class allow those of us less monetarily gifted to > return our aged vehicles to a more original condition with the old bits. > No great added value while it lives in the garage, but ma

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

Gwagen w463 are famous for this same failure. You can buy sliding door nylon pulleys with steel ball bearings for about $4 at the hardware store which are a direct swap into the assembly with rivets. Beats 600 for a new regulator each time. On Oct 9, 2015 12:51 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: >

[MBZ] door lock issue on 115

I think I have discovered what is ailing the door locks on my car. You might recall (or maybe not) my posting about locks that sometimes will not lock. In any event it has become more of an issue as the days get cooler. We are not cold yet, but cooler than many of you folks. I have discovered, s

Re: [MBZ] Latest purchase

170 Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2015, at 2:49 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > How many miles on the clock? > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 9, 2015, at 12:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Just bought a 07 R320 CDI 4matic for t

Re: [MBZ] Latest purchase

Congrats. Mighty fine vehicle. 'Hope all goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: ; Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 3:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Latest purchase Just bought a 07 R320 CDI 4matic for the wife. Had the GL be

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

Specin' materials is part of the design. Somebody tried to do it "on the cheap." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon The rear win

Re: [MBZ] Latest purchase

How many miles on the clock? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2015, at 12:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just bought a 07 R320 CDI 4matic for the wife. Had the GL before but straying > into new territory with this thing. Picked it up for $6k. Needs a

[MBZ] Latest purchase

Just bought a 07 R320 CDI 4matic for the wife. Had the GL before but straying into new territory with this thing. Picked it up for $6k. Needs a couple of little trim prices that are cracked but other than that seems to be in good shape. Sent from my iPhone _

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D revisited

DAMN, I forgot your progeny was of that age! There is a really nice looking w115 by me. Driver door got smacked and is now gathering parking tickets. Not mine, but it should really go to a good home if the owner will part with it. Local w123 are either scrap or over priced at the moment.

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

Having the Preservation class allow those of us less monetarily gifted to return our aged vehicles to a more original condition with the old bits. No great added value while it lives in the garage, but maybe when it gets listed for sale, we can say the AC is ice cold, and all the parts are ther

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

The rear window regulators on the W140 chassis cars have a design flaw, and it's more about materials than anything else. The design itself isn't bad, but the stress placed on the plastic or nylon pulleys that are used exceeds their strength or as they age they can't handle the stress. Ultimate

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

I had the same thought - wait a bit, get a bargain, decide later whether to let them "fix" it or not. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of BeeDubs, I saw in the paper yesterday where the used price of > dizzels has already dropped

[MBZ] Alternative wheel balancing: beads inside the tire

Anyone ever hear of this, or try it? http://aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/balancing_beads/ Welcome to balancing beads. The weights are actually perfectly round beads that give you a custom balance every time you pull away from the curb. There are a couple ways you can balance your car's t

Re: [MBZ] do we still answer car questions?

I've had both the pumps fail, and the large hard vacuum line crack. Check both. Welcome back, Don, it's been lonely being the only Don here ;-) On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 10:13 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The check valves in the pump can fail too, a cheaper fi

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster question

What Max said - - - In my experience, repairing the master cylinder is usually followed by needing to repair whe3el cylinders. My guess is that the increased pressure available from the new master cylinder causes the weak wheel cylinders to go next. YMMV. On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 9:25 PM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

On Oct 7, 2015 11:52 PM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: >> > > Budget is essentially zero, as what we have serves the needs. > We just charge UPS on rope-pull; heat water, cook, dry on BB. May be time for an upgrade, that seems way too complicated. Andrew says solar is a good deal; I'll bet yo

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

On Fri, 9 Oct 2015 10:40:53 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > And then your computer takes the 110-240V 50-60Hz and turns it back into > DC... Yup. > A laptop needs a DC input, maybe some efficiency could be gained by > simply converting the AC from the generator to DC once, and then on

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

'Havin' to do a field/home mod on a "$75 thou" car to make it reliably do what the original cheap bastards shoulda done. Now, that makes me damned mad - almost as mad as I was when I learned about the rod bender engine in the "top-of-the-line" 350SDL I paid plenty-good money for in '95. Wilto

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

Rear window regulator uses a cable, front uses bastardized design combining electric motor with hand crank mechanism (or at least that what it looks like to me). Didn't someone develop a field modification to strengthen the door or the regulator to reduce the flexing (and the resulting metal fatig

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

The Vdub brass told Congress this week that they won't replace the affected cars, but he wasn't sure what the fix would be. I'm wondering how they'll ever get 100% compliance from the owners. I had a Pinto under the gas tank recall, and I pretty much made Ford come and get the car to do the wor

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

Speaking of BeeDubs, I saw in the paper yesterday where the used price of dizzels has already dropped 15%. I'm thinking if you could snag one prior to being "upgraded" for cheepcheep you would have a good deal, and might even be able to get on the gravy train for "damages." --R

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

Mine seems happiest between 60 and 75mph for best mpg. After 75 it seems to drop off quickly, that was my experience with the Jetta also. I agree the hatch is a pain. I got my key from fixmyvw.com, I also ordered the center armrest hinge repair kit which is super easy to fix. Still need to order

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

On 08/10/2015 5:22 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: RB wrote: My insurance company pretty much frowns on things like wood stoves anymore so I don't have a whole lot of choice. I totally agree. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Stuff can be created to manage these issues. There wer

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 280e

If you need a second one for parts (if there are any left that are good) I have one that needs a new home soon -- like tomorrow. Spare engine and transmission. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] do we still answer car questions?

The check valves in the pump can fail too, a cheaper fix if you can still find them. Primary cause in my experience is a crack in the section of the line where all the vacuum lines attach. You have to replace the whole line, the center section is not available separately. This may resto

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Golf keys

Good to know this works, I only have one key for mine and would really like a remote for the hatch -- VW in their infinite wisdom requires a key or remote or inside switch to open the hatch EVERY TIME, which is a pain. I'm running about 45 mpg at the moment, suspect either a bad wheel bea

Re: [MBZ] Starting a dormant Cat truck v8 diesel

We got a really bad dose of water delivered into the snowmobile trail groomers once last winter. The supplier tried to say that "All diesel engines have water problems". I couldn't help myself and replied with "Bullshit." he said "What do you know about diesel engines?" I just pointed at the Jet

Re: [MBZ] Starting a dormant Cat truck v8 diesel

I would suspect the fuel filters unless you KNOW they have been changed recently. They also act as water collectors and can crap up badly with little or no warning. Fuel suppliers for large equipment are notorious for delivering bad fuel, too -- I've had to diagnose the contents a few time

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

> On October 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I will take the complement but only vaguely remember extracting said > parts from said vehicle. i do recall they used some sort of cable > arrangement, not a mechanical linkage, to run the window up and down. My W140

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

> On October 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I missed LT Don's msg. - please re-post. Don Wills, having trouble with brake booster and engine shutoff on his 240D. There were multiple messages last night. Mitch ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

I will take the complement but only vaguely remember extracting said parts from said vehicle. i do recall they used some sort of cable arrangement, not a mechanical linkage, to run the window up and down. --R On 10/8/15 10:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: A couple years ago Rich and I

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

He did not post as Lt. Don or Wacko, he used his real name which was new to me. --R On 10/9/15 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I missed LT Don's msg. - please re-post. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yea, Lt Wo

[MBZ] OT: Tropical storm bearing down on Alaska!

I had no idea. Tropical storm bearing down on Alaska By Becky Bohrer JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Parts of the nation's northernmost state are bracing for heavy rains and strong winds from the re

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

I missed LT Don's msg. - please re-post. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yea, Lt Wonko only turns up when he needs something. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 9, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 280e

LOL. Very droll. On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 11:44 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew. > Needs restoration = Jack-up the hubcaps and slide a new car in. > Fred > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew > Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

And then your computer takes the 110-240V 50-60Hz and turns it back into DC... A laptop needs a DC input, maybe some efficiency could be gained by simply converting the AC from the generator to DC once, and then only consuming DC on that circuit? Lights and water heaters don't care about frequenc

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

G: No, I mean a 110v generator feeding an inverter that converts it to DC. Terminology. That's not an _inverter_! Converting AC to DC is easy, cheap, and common. Inverting the process is not, relatively speaking. The inverter-based generators, like Honda's EU1000i, are DC generators that fee

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D revisited

Great criteria! Mine were the same, except I didn't demand manual trans. I want him to be able to drive anything. What he _chooses_ for himself, later, will then be up to him. Early days yet, no guarantee that an MB will be the final choice. But it's nice if it hasn't been eliminated already.

Re: [MBZ] Car for Todd or Mao

> On October 8, 2015 at 6:29 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Rick wrote: > > http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5237079334.html $1750 for a nonrunning W140? I don't think so. Take the 1 off the front of the price and it might be feasible. _

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

> On October 9, 2015 at 1:08 AM archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > G: No, I mean a 110v generator feeding an inverter that converts it to DC. > Then, the inverter feeds the DC to another inverter that produces a 110v sine > wave. Then, if the sine wave is now a steady 60hz but with a squirre

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

Yea, Lt Wonko only turns up when he needs something. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow! Another voice from the past! > > Zoltan and Lt Wonko both surfacing within 24 hours! Is there some strange > planetary alignment? High tide?

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

Wow! Another voice from the past! Zoltan and Lt Wonko both surfacing within 24 hours! Is there some strange planetary alignment? High tide? Alien Invasion? Welcome back! He certainly is on crack. On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 10:02 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

I have a brand new WEG VFD for sale. it is in the 10-20 amp range for 3 phase 240 or 480, but I'd have to check the model number to be sure of the ratings. It contains an inverter. it takes dirty sine waves and you can adjust the output frequency. > > Gerry wrote: > I'm thinking two i

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D revisited

Way to go Dimitri. Keep us posted. On Oct 8, 2015 6:37 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Winter is setting in and I need a winter beater as my China blue 240D is > still undergoing rust repair and I'm certainly not driving the BMW 2002 or > the pagoda in the snow! So, I went to flaps, bought a

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 9:35 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Mostly Deutsch or Italian motors, and those like "clean" sine waves. THey > tend not to fare well with dirty wave forms. > I'll just note in passing that I fried a modern transistorized Lionel model trai