Re: [MBZ] MBC's

In short, Karl is saying "Drive it like a 190Dc, 200D, 220D or 240D!" Why send the pump to sweeden? There are Bosch shops that know MB pumps in the US, and probably a few that "turn up" the dogde and frod pickups, so are not opposed to pumping a little more fuel. Karl Wittnebel via

Re: [MBZ] Admin, politics on the list

Thanks. On Jan 22, 2017 3:45 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The political discussions on the list have gotten out of hand lately. We never minded them as long as people remained civil but as of late that is not the case. From this point forward we are

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

The kkk spools a bit faster than the garrett. So that is the first question. Which do you have? The thing that will help drivability most is to just keep it floored until you hit target speed. You should think about putting a simple pressure nipple, tubing and gauge through the window to check

Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Glad to hear it is acting better. More boost will lower the egt though, not raise it. How long after start does it smooth out? On Jan 23, 2017 3:06 PM, "Meade Dillon" wrote: Status report: Tonight on the drive home from work, boost was hitting as high as 12.5 psi.

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

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Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:08:26 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > $30 Hellas: > > https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M9QJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8=1 > > Just be sure to buy the ones that are from Amazon, not a third party > seller. The ones from

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

Couldn't have said it better myself. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 7:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > +1 > > or "how to make your MB look like it belongs in the ghetto" > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

+1 or "how to make your MB look like it belongs in the ghetto" Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 6:57 PM Yuck Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Today's Foreign Crack Smoker

I meant the whole ad looks like it might be a transliteration from German. Anyone know? Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 6:29 PM Direct quote from the bottom of the auction description…. D- ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

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Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

For what it’s worth, I found that Summit Racing sells the Bosch W123 headlight doors for $50/each, but they order them on an as-needed basis so you have to wait a good 30 days to get them. Also, they total out at $99.96 or something like that, and Summit gives free shipping above $99.00. The

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

That must have been it 0 the red with black car… $30 Hellas: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M9QJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8=1 Just be sure to buy the ones that are from Amazon, not a third party seller. The ones from Amazon are actual German Hellas, the third party

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:48:51 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > No question about that, however, from a point of stylistic view I think > it’s an interesting modification and one that doesn’t cost a lot of > money. If you look down the thread I think there is someone

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:57:42 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Yuck Well, we know what Kaleb thinks! Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 23, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Check out what this

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

Yuck Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check out what this forum member did with his headlight doors: > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

No question about that, however, from a point of stylistic view I think it’s an interesting modification and one that doesn’t cost a lot of money. If you look down the thread I think there is someone who matched the color of their car, which in that case was a little loud (red) but it still

Re: [MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:25:20 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Check out what this forum member did with his headlight doors: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1418195-removing-lenses-us-spec-headlight-doors.html#post3246366 > > Discuss and

Re: [MBZ] Today's Foreign Crack Smoker

Direct quote from the bottom of the auction description…. D- > On Jan 23, 2017, at 6:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Direct transliteration from German? > >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> January 23, 2017 at 5:06 PM >> "All

[MBZ] W123 Blackout Headlight Doors

Check out what this forum member did with his headlight doors: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1418195-removing-lenses-us-spec-headlight-doors.html#post3246366 Discuss and comment, please. D- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Today's Foreign Crack Smoker

Direct transliteration from German? Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 5:06 PM "All tool are wery old look picture”

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

That started with the 126 coupe. Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Wasn’t sure. I know that some coupes in the various model lines had no hood stars but grille stars, like the W140. Easy enough to change. Dan

[MBZ] Today's Foreign Crack Smoker

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Re: [MBZ] My 87 wagon runs poorly - what to do?

Status report: Tonight on the drive home from work, boost was hitting as high as 12.5 psi. I've done nothing since Saturday night, so I'm not sure why measured boost jumped from 9.5 to 12.5 psi. I shortened the control rod by 1.5 turns, which my research indicated should have increased the boost

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

True OK Don... Better a Benz than drugs... I probably would sell my body for a new injection pump, installed, and tuned injectors tho... But I have my limits! Hahahah Kyle On Jan 23, 2017 5:39 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: Yup. you're addicted now . . . it's a

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Yup. you're addicted now . . . it's a slippery slope and all down hill from here. "Need" has nothing to do with it! On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh your killing me!!! Want but don't need... > > There is actually an old MB sedan on the

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a euro 124 coupe?

Missing two doors lowers the complexity and parts count, making it more reliable and stronger - thus more "Mercedes". What is wrong is the little 230 engine . . . On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 3:44 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nobody needs a coupe. They are missing

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Oh your killing me!!! Want but don't need... There is actually an old MB sedan on the side of a county road out this way. Not sure what it is but have a friend taking pictures and getting the number tomorrow... We shall see. Kyle On Jan 23, 2017 3:02 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Wasn’t sure. I know that some coupes in the various model lines had no hood stars but grille stars, like the W140. Easy enough to change. Dan > On Jan 23, 2017, at 5:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 124 coupe is supposed to have a regular

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

The 124 coupe is supposed to have a regular grille and hood star Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it’s a coupe it should have a grille star on most later models. This one > looks like it might have a hood

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

If it’s a coupe it should have a grille star on most later models. This one looks like it might have a hood badge in lieu of a hood star. Someone might have swapped a sedan hood on it. Dan > On Jan 23, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

I would never foul my beloved Bosch dishwasher with such nasty stuff. I’ve tried for years to get a Bosch in the house, and now that I have one I guard it carefully. Dan > On Jan 23, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have heard that if you

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

No, I'm not venturing that far into the horsepower band. Others have done this, but none of what I've read so far indicates that anyone else had this problem. This afternoon on the drive home, my boost gauge indicated about 12.5 psi boost, and the car is really driving well now. There is

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

So are you adding an exhaust gas pyrometer to the white whale in addition to upping the fuel and the boost? (best practice) Have you tried to contact any of the crazy Finns about this issue? They might have the answer, as I am sure one of them has put a later IP on an OM603. Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a euro 124 coupe?

Nobody needs a coupe. They are missing 2 doors! An inferior rendering of a 124. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 1:41 PM It's a coupe. You DO need it! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

Yes, unless the over-boost protection circuit kicked in to limit fuel. With increasing boost, the temperature of the charge air goes up, which directly translates to higher exhaust gas temperatures. Increasing the boost without adding fuel just adds heat, which is not very nice in terms of engine

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

Would it, with fuel limited by the IP? Too lean isn't much of a problem in Diesels, IIRC. On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 2:28 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Over boosting for too long can very quickly lead to > piston meltdown. > > - > Max > Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

A better idea would be to just pinch off the hose, assuming an external waste-gate. I would only do this with a boost gauge of some-sort in place, even a Mity-vac that has a pressure reading option, so that before / after can be compared. Over boosting for too long can very quickly lead to piston

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

If it has both a grill star and a hood star, it's not original. Mitch. > On January 23, 2017 at 3:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Is that grill original? I really dislike that huge star in the grill. > Way overstated, in my opinion. > > RB > > On

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

I have heard that if you want to get divorced, cleaning your chainsaw in the dishwasher is likely to provide sufficient grounds for your wife to file her petition. RB On 23/01/2017 2:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I've heard that a great way to clean a chainsaw that you're restoring

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

One way to test that would be to unhook the boost line to the wastegate and see if it builds boost faster. Just to test it, not to go driving around all day without a wastegate, even though that's a lot less dangerous with a diesel than with a gas engine. Mitch. > On January 23, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Is that grill original? I really dislike that huge star in the grill. Way overstated, in my opinion. RB On 23/01/2017 2:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Here's one close to home: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5972159056.html Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

> On January 23, 2017 at 10:28 AM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > I do draw the line at using the dishwasher for parts cleaning, however. I've > occasionally looked for a large ultrasonic cleaner but can't really justify > the space for it. I've heard that a great way

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Assuming it has no driving issues, that is a very clean car for the money. On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here's one close to home: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5972159056.html > > Dan >

[MBZ] W124 Coupe for Kyle

Here's one close to home: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5972159056.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a euro 124 coupe?

Not sure. I thought the euro climate control had a separate button for the ac compressor but I don't see such a button on this one. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 1:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like dual-zone manual climate control,

[MBZ] Anybody want a euro 124 coupe?

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Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Text size is purely a function of your mail client (software.) The listserv just sends out the plain text, your computer decides how to format and display it. Dan > On Jan 23, 2017, at 1:20 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan -- > >It appears the

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Thanks, Dan. I'll use your method soon as I get back in the shop. Gerry ~ Dan wrote: > Gerry, > Good to see you! > I used some 3M wheel with these little orange spines. It's probably as > aggressive as a wire wheel, but seems a little gentler,

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Dan -- It appears the double posts have been stopped but the text is very small. Could these actions be related? The text in your post below is normal but in the original email the text is very small. Larry On 01/22/2017 9:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: When I adjusted valves

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2005 VW fun

Attaboy!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2014 Beetle TDI Convertible AKA Cheetle Beetle Sent from my cell > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:04 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some of you might remember the other day when I bent the oil pan on the 2005 > Golf TDI. I had

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Yeah, I'm not exactly sure how to go about cleaning that inner fender. It appears to be from oil mist, I'm guessing, but it's pretty well dug in. The brake fluid reservoir is actually pretty new, and I haven't had a chance to attack the windshield washer bottle yet. If there are any

[MBZ] OT: 2005 VW fun

Some of you might remember the other day when I bent the oil pan on the 2005 Golf TDI. I had that replaced and a metal skid plate (common upgrade) installed.  On my way home from the garage the car made a weird sound and went way down on power. The loss of power was consistent with "limp home"

Re: [MBZ] More progress on the BRV

That should be entertaining. hahaha.. Actually... there is a steel scrap yard here that has the Yuggge shredders that will take a full size vehicle and reduce it to tiny shreds in about 10 minutes... That might be more satisfying.. plus.. they buy the scrap.

Re: [MBZ] More progress on the BRV

I like his wife's suggestion. I did a quick youtube search but did not get any hits about dynamite and vans. Perhaps it should be driven to Grant's place, where you can place a stick of dynamite in it, and try to ignite it with the .50 caliber rifle . . . and be sure to make and post a video! On

Re: [MBZ] random trump fan

Attaboy! On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 12:27 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NEVER! > > Sorry boys. I would not molest a beautiful wagon like what I have > > Kyle > > On Jan 23, 2017 11:42 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] random trump fan

NEVER! Sorry boys. I would not molest a beautiful wagon like what I have Kyle On Jan 23, 2017 11:42 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe not, but he's getting there... > > On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 8:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] More progress on the BRV

Please note that I deleted a bunch of the original post. I guess my thoughts are - "why are you beating yourself up on this?" It is old, and it is likely not worth much and you want to be rid of it. Just sell it as is and be done with it. It is not likely going to sell for a whole lot more no

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Left (passenger) side of the engine bay looks fantastic! Right side, eh, now you need to replace the washer fluid reservoir and the brake fluid reservoir, and clean that inner fender. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 9:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

Mitch is probably right that an ALDA adjustment should be the first step. Reducing or removing the shim would have same effect as turning the screw in. However, if you can believe the sales literature, the MBC can cause boost to build faster (at an earlier RPM). If your waste-gate control valve

Re: [MBZ] random trump fan

Maybe not, but he's getting there... On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 8:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Back on post, I think this is what Kyle has planned for Andrew's old wagon? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 7:42 PM, Karl

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - Your Neighborhood?

My college roommate's '64 Rambler was quite a piece of work. He ended up taking a sledge hammer to it after dropping it off at the crusher. On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 6:25 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > 'Haven't been by there in coupla years. Looked worse than the photos

Re: [MBZ] Inj pumps

I have heard of their nozzles and glow plugs but never ip Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:06 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I believe it's "Monark" but I could be wrong. > > Excellent stuff. Still German made, too, I think. I've got a set of their

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

It's rare that I do, I couldn't justify the hassle. It's usually a bucket of suds and a brush in the side yard. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get an old dishwasher and just hook a hose to it, you can run

Re: [MBZ] Inj pumps

I believe it's "Monark" but I could be wrong. Excellent stuff. Still German made, too, I think. I've got a set of their nozzles in my 603 injectors, getting ready to order a set for the W123. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 23, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Inj pumps

Was browsing some parts listings and saw some Monarch Injection Pumps - what is the collected opinion of Monarch? LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Get an old dishwasher and just hook a hose to it, you can run it outside if you need to wash stuff --FT On 1/23/17 10:28 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Heh. It would be the one I cook in, but no. We have an "outdoor kitchen" on our lanai with a gas stove/range. We do cook in it when the

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Heh. It would be the one I cook in, but no. We have an "outdoor kitchen" on our lanai with a gas stove/range. We do cook in it when the weather is warm to reduce the heat load on the house. Since it's outside it's fairly easy to do stuff like this, or use it to set the paint on my air cleaner

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

Thanks for responding Mitch. The Alda is still sealed and I would kinda like to keep it that way. Does removing shims have the same effect/affect? I cleaned the line that comes from the back of the block and although it was fairly dirty it did not improve the lag issue. Does the valve/relay

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:06:38 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Before I put the wheel to it I cleaned it with a scrub brush and Simple > Green, then popped it in a low oven (170F) to dry it out. The one in the kitchen your wife cooks in? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday's Fun - 300D

Gerry, Good to see you! I used some 3M wheel with these little orange spines. It's probably as aggressive as a wire wheel, but seems a little gentler, if that makes sense. I believe it's called a Scotchbrite radial bristle wheel if memory serves me correctly. It did leave some fine

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

A badge of incompetence Mitch Haley via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 6:26 AM Ouch. That doesn't give one confidence in their competence, does it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

1/8 to 1/4 turn is all you need to loosen. You are just trying to allow the copper washer to recenter. Yes, I'd have the springs, copper seals and orings ready to go. Larry Turner via Mercedes January 23, 2017 at 5:37 AM I've done this kind of torquing on

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

> On January 23, 2017 at 7:25 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I thought the high stall speed 1985 *TORQUE CONVERTER* was supposed to cut > down on perceived lag? Oops, I didn't mean to say high stall speed *turbo*. Fixed it above.

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Ouch. That doesn't give one confidence in their competence, does it? Mitch. > On January 23, 2017 at 6:14 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > Yesterday I reinstalled the lock plates properly > - they had them overlapping others in the wrong > sequence.

Re: [MBZ] MBC's

Different issue. The MBC just prevents pressure from reaching the wastegate solenoid, keeping the wastegate closed until a higher pressure is reached. Lag is the time it takes to reach the pressure the wastegate is set for. I thought the high stall speed 1985 turbo was supposed to cut down on

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

I've done this kind of torquing on cylinder heads but have a question. When you say to tighten then loosen do you think loosening by 1/2 turn would do it or should I remove all strain? At the moment I am considering taking Peter's advice to replace the spring, o-ring and copper washer Vs

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

OK, I'll try the re-torquing 1st as you say, Yesterday I reinstalled the lock plates properly - they had them overlapping others in the wrong sequence.It wasn't a good time to do the re-torquing so I'll do that Thursday. Thanks, Larry On 01/22/2017 3:20 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes