I think you meant coffee+joke=nose=keyboard.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:24 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Checking for collision repairs
That's been done several times, owner's quite pleased with results.
What really makes this a nice deal is that 210 cars are falling in price
but the engines are sound.
Now I'm thinking that replacing my NA 606 with a turbo 606 in lighter
body of a 124 using 603 turbo pump...
-Max
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Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1976 M-B 450SL
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
Where do you get the ATE Superblue?
http://www.drivewerks.com
to disappear on right turns.
--
John W Reames
jwrea...@comcast.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:18, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
Easy to test an axle joint - weave side to side at speed with it's
making noise
Correction, if you turn to the right and noise disappears, right side is
suspect. (No, Your OTHER right!)
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Thursday, July
Read that as: Wilton has the bug too!
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Momma whats that cracklin sound? CL Crack
: [MBZ] Block particular adresses - was: OT 41 years ago
(less a few minutes)
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Kaleb, can I block contributions from select folks, or is it take them
all or none at all?
Do it yourself with a filter. I believe all email clients now have some
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?
How about putting it in a c class body?
--
John W Reames
jwrea...@comcast.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:30, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
That's been done several times
:30, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
That's been done several times, owner's quite pleased with results.
What really makes this a nice deal is that 210 cars are falling in
price but the engines are sound.
Now I'm thinking that replacing my NA 606
The OilBurner is Dead! LONG Live the OilBurner!
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:45 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
Just got
Andrew's got your engine, you just need to pick up that cheap TD, drag
it to WDC, do the swap, drag your new engine home, and then build your
beast.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Thursday,
To either side works well - the spring loaded detents point to either side.
Are both of your spare's spoken for? How about the visors? Color?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday,
Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 8:30 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
The thought
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1
Hit the link on bottom, then select oil sheet (229.3 or 229.5 will
probably work for the older cars that you drive, sans FSS).
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
There may be a different sheet which explains that. For the engine
oils, there is a sheet that talks about which sheet applies to which
cars, but it is only provided in the mother tongue...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:56 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] approved oil list
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
http://bevo.mercedes
And also use Steve Nervig's index (on Mozilla Firefox) to make the
interface for the CD MUCH more user-friendly.
http://web.mac.com/dakota/Mercedes/Home.html
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sounds like a very nice car, I'm sure you'll be happy behind the wheel!
Far more refined than your '85; quieter, better handling, better
mileage, longer change intervals on Mobil 1...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Yes - cost me about $400 for the harness for my '95 E300 Diesel.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:32 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The bug, I
A relative has a mid 90's VW product which has endemic electrical
problems affecting engine and windows, which leads me to suspect that MB
is not alone in suffering from self-destructing wiring harness problems.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
1989 mercedes 300td - $1500 (charleston)
Date: 2010-07-28, 5:11PM EDT
Reply to: sale-9upza-1868530...@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to
ads?]
light green in color tan interior. 300K. Starts and runs. AC blows while
driving but not sitting still. Car needs work. First decent offer takes
it.
OVP = over voltage protection relay, OBP(?) = over boost protection
valve (or is it OPV = overboost protection valve). I am confused. I
think that the OVP is not involved in engine protection from too much
turbo boost, but I'm not terribly familiar with the 2.5 engine so what
do I know...
-Max
My vote would be to replace all the rubber, but that is a serious
undertaking which requires a spring compressor to be safe. Brake
support aka Track Rod bushings are a good bet, as are upper control
arm ball joint and bushings. I did a complete overhaul of front
suspension on my '85 5spd 300TD
MAPP is hotter than propane and may suffice. I just bought a MAPP/O2
torch at Tractor Supply for $55, which will get hot enough to weld steel
(but I'm told that gas welding is the most difficult to learn and not
too refined). The torch kit I bought had a small bottle of each gas,
torch head with
With exception of the wagon. I've wondered about modifying the sedan rear
lights to look like a 201, I would think adding some lense-like triangle pieces
to the trunk might help. I seem to recall seeing an aftermarket piece of
reflective lense-like plastic that went all the way across the
Friends had a Ford Escape, hated it due to a rattle in rear gate that dealer
could not fix. Bought it new, listened to the rattle for a couple years and
finally dumped it. Definitely test for rattles!
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
A quick peek at the EPC doesn't show anything too useful. I don't see
much that shows how air flows to floor vents.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 11:34 PM
To:
And the author did a good job of making sure it (coal-powered electrical
plants generate majority of our electricity) remained hidden! I don't
suppose too many green-types would sign up for a coal-powered car if the
smoke was released less than 10 feet away!
-Max
-Original Message-
EPC knows all...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 6:14 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] 124/126 seat bottoms
Does anyone know for sure if the front seat
According to EPC, the 123 cushion frames and pads were used in early 126
cars, but the seat adjuster which is the metal structure between seat
bottom assembly and the car floor is unique to the 126. I see nothing
in the 124 seats have 123 or 126 part numbers.
-Max
-Original Message-
No, they're durable, replace them when they leak.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 10:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve adjustments
Kaleb do you have a permit for your auto recycling business?
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/08/02/google-earth-license-pools-riv
erhead/
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 328k miles
'95 E300 275k miles (project)
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
According to EPC, the 123 cushion frames and pads were used in early
126 cars, but the seat adjuster which is the metal structure between
seat bottom assembly and the car floor is unique to the 126.
So, if 126 seats bolt onto a 116, does
I don't have any of the parts, but www.car-part.com can help. Do you
have a little project in mind?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 7:54 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I love that link! My first go at the 'random hoax' button returned
this:
--
Nixon For President, announced 4/1/1992
National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation program reported that
former-President Richard Nixon had declared his candidacy for the
Republican presidential
Tim,
Thanks for that paper - it's a very well crafted piece to make the case for ZE
which also avoids any mention at all of the nasty emissions elsewhere that
coal produces (e.g. mercury, arsenic, various radioactive particles). From the
DOE's latest electrical generation statistics, coal
I'd definitely get the state insurance authority involved - usually they
have a lot of power to get the insurance folks to do the right thing.
Also make life painful for the guy who did the damage - a small claims
case may be enough to wake him up.
-Max
-Original Message-
From:
The EPC says to use the 123 parts (springs and cushion) until exhausted and
then use 126 parts, so I suspect that any 123 seat springs/cushion will work in
any 126.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of Alex
Change the locks to keep Wife out? Get a copy of Griot's catalog and make your
case to the Finance Committee?
http://www.griotsgarage.com/category/in+your+garage/garage+storage+solutions.do
A cheaper route: I really like to have stuff on metal shelving; you could get
some shower curtains to
Another SLS valve health check: after the car has been shut off for ten
or fifteen minutes, open the reservoir and observe any dripping from the
return line. If there's a steady drip-drip-drip, then the base pressure
valve is not holding and the suspension will begin to sag as the
pressure leaks
Should add, no dripping at all is 'pass' and is what you want to see.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:45 AM
To: Mercedes
Procedure 83-620 has the vacuum diagram you need; use a mity-vac type
device to pull vacuum on appropriate hoses attached to the valve block.
The valve block is easily accessed by pulling the glove box liner in the
earlier 124 cars, I'm not sure about getting to that when the passenger
side has an
EPC shows that the KLIMA (003 545 69 05) used in my '87 wagon was also
used in 126 and 201 cars, so if your 126 has an OM60x engine then it's
probably a safe bet. Some digging in the EPC with your VIN would be
best before committing money or swapping parts.
-Max
-Original Message-
From:
I'll have to check out our local NAPA stores, I still haven't found a
decent source/price since Wal-Mart dropped it.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:47 AM
Yesterday I tried to use Wal-Mart's website to order oil for in-store
pick-up, but the only automotive stuff offered seems to be tires and
GPS.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent:
Anyone have the special keys for releasing the radio in my '95 E300?
FSM calls them 'removal plates' special tool 000 833 03 61. Rusty - can
you get these and what price?
Sadly, my car got water inside while the windshield was out, and now the
radio is dead. I'm hoping that it is the 3 amp fuse
that will slide in the slots on the side will do
it.
--R
On 8/6/2010 9:49 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Anyone have the special keys for releasing the radio in my '95 E300?
FSM calls them 'removal plates' special tool 000 833 03 61. Rusty -
can
you get these and what price
Yep, just cleaned out the NAPA next to work, 15 qts of M1 0w-40, will hold me
for about 4 months. Guy at the counter thinks this sale will last until the
end of the month, so if they re-stock I'll hit'em again.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 10:35 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Radio removal tools for '95 124
You can make some out of some sheet metal scraps in about 2 min.
--R
On 8/6/2010 10:20 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Doesn't look
tools for '95 124
this is what you need
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-VW-MERCEDES-STEREO-RADIO-REMOVAL-TOO
LS-SET-KEY-/390224088137?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Anyone have the special keys for releasing the radio in my '95 E300?
FSM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Radio removal tools for '95 124
I'll have to provide you a few more money-saving ideas so you can buy me
that lunch
--R
On 8/6/2010 12:49 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
I do believe you are correct, after looking
If SLS, then the reservoir could be hiding off-picture to right, behind
the ABS pump. I notice that the rear windows are crank, but the front
look like power? Also it has no sunroof. Looks like a pretty nice car,
but they are asking a lot for it.
-Max
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From:
Dieselvolk,
I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware bits so
that I can rebuild the rear suspension on my '95 E300. I'm planning to
go whole hog: differential to sub frame mounts, sub frame to body
mounts, and all the various bushings and torque arms and struts that
hold
- who's BTDT?
Hey Max -
When you get that list, please share it, OK??
My '91 300D might need a similar rebuild one of these days
Thx
LarryT
91 300D
In God We Trust
--
From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
meade.m.dil
Thanks Tom - great story. Have you thought about hiring a retired
mechanic to teach some of the ASE basics? I used to work in a
correctional facility, part of the education we offered was opportunity
to 'wrench' under tutelage and then take ASE exams (prisoner's paid the
exam fees). More than a
ball joints in the front end, and got it aligned.
It's a lot better now, but I think I need to go ahed and replace the
mounts, as you plan to do next.
On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
Dieselvolk,
I'm putting together
I might as well
throw in the extra few hundred for springs.
-Rolf
On 8/10/2010 1:34 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Dieselvolk,
I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware bits
so that I can rebuild the rear suspension on my '95 E300. I'm
2010 17:51:05
To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Dieselvolk,
I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get
You got it, and yes it is a pretty easy job. Caliper does not need to
come off, you just remove one bolt and it flips open. New bolt with
lock-tite coating should come in box with new pads.
I HIGHLY recommend the Akebono ceramic pads, but you may need to replace
the rotors at same time to avoid
. I removed the
entire subframe from the car when I did mine. Its easier than you
think. A tranny jack under the differential is helpful.
-Original Message-
From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Date
@okiebenz.com
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Dieselvolk,
I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware
bits so that I can rebuild the rear
Thanks Curt, I needed a good laugh.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 12:21 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] 1.5 million blinks
All that leaking - probably low on blinker fluid too... Where in the
world do you get RHD blinker fluid?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:08 PM
To: Mercedes
Glad to hear you're up and around again, will provide a write up on my 124 rear
suspension adventure.
Take care,
Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of LarryT
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:17 PM
To: Mercedes
I'll second the vote for M1 ATF. The transmission in my '87 300TD just
seems to get better and better, I'm on the second change of M1 ATF in
that car. I still think the torque converter is bad but haven't been
able to find documented stall speed yet - don't think the M1 is going to
fix that for
I'll second that. After tearing out the VO system, plan on replacing
the injection pump and injectors and putting the original fuel system
back to spec, and maybe some deep cleaning to rid the car of grease
stench. Also this sentence This car would be best suited for someone
who is mechanically
I don't think tire pressure has anything to do with it. Check your
front wheel bearing play, and play in steering components, but an
alignment will probably be needed before you're done.
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
Wow, it IS a 124! I automatically assumed 201 for some reason. I'd love to
have everything from the tranny back.
Still this part One caveat: This car would be best suited for someone who is
mechanically inclined. It runs like a top, but should something come up, it
would probably be better
You can measure ground to fender lip at all four corners; more than 0.5 inches
difference from side to side would be cause for concern.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, August 16,
I still need to do that (check subframe mounts when subframe is hanging)
with mine. Hopefully tonight I can make some time. Saturday I jacked
up the car and took a hard look at all the links, and the lower control
arm aka spring link was the ugliest.
-Max
-Original Message-
From:
If you have a good thermostat installed, all water pump output would
stay within the engine and I would not expect anything to come out of
the top radiator hose until normal engine temperature was reached and
the t-stat opened.
If the car has your gutted t-stat with hole installed, all bets are
Yes, I wonder why all the good deals up there...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 3:09 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300
124 rear suspension does have the rubber spring pads on top of the rear
springs; during my inspection recently I noted that mine have 3-tab
pads; if I replace, I'll need new pads with 3 tabs to match the
thickness specified by MB.
MB uses a formula to determine pad thickness. That formula
Bingo. Another way of saying Big hat, no cattle. Maybe it's a real
chick magnet?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
Rich, you don't understand, I drive Flat Out, I cannot afford the risk
of sharing the road with cars hobbled by some hooptie aftermarket
non-German footwear. My 124 E300 is one of only 30 in Mount Pleasant,
you're too dangerous, I must be moved into the fastest heat so that I
can drive Flat Out.
I wonder if the Classic Center would be interested in snapping that up?
Does Tom Hanson subscribe to this list? Perhaps I'll post over on the
MBCA forum...
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent:
Do you drive Flat Out?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of relng...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 12:06 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] written on parchment?
...So, Woger, look it
Fuse for the pre-glow relay failed, or the relay itself?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:16 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D no start after
Lifter tick may be what you have, and the late Dr. M.B. often wrote that
M1 oil would usually quiet that down; that has been my experience.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010
I still don't like it sat at 30 for 5 minutes. Next time (if there
is one) I recommend that you let it sit for at least 30 minutes, and
also did you change the receiver drier?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
Larry - I've been thinking the same thing - if NAPA didn't have the M1
sale going on right now I'd be barking up the Amsoil tree.
Maybe you should become the distro agent for this list?
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
the yearly distributor fee...
Hm.
Take care --
Larry
In God We Trust
--
From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:00 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
'Tis possible to replace the bottom plate seal in situ, just not very
easy unless you're good at working via mirror. Did that job on my '87
wagon, now the only leaks are from the front seal of the power steering
pump and oily black goo from the intake manifold.
-Max
-Original Message-
I think Rusty still sells rebuilds' for $1500 with 2 year warranty.
Hunting transmission could be simple; adjust the bowden cable if present
on this model - may be too tight.
If you need AC, it sounds like that is were you will probably spend the
most money.
I'm about $2k in parts into my '95
Anyone in CT? Tom?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/zip/1912886972.html
If somebody local to Stamford CT is tempted to get some 124 stuff, and
would be willing to ship me some interior carpet pieces and maybe some
trim, please let me know...
-Max
-Original Message-
From:
If the body is solid and the engine is solid, I don't think you can go
too wrong, and I'll bet the tranny problem is an adjustment or fixable
in situ.
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent:
Nobody?
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:59 PM
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Subject: FREE Benz anyone?
Anyone in CT? Tom?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/zip/1912886972.html
If somebody local to Stamford
, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:59 PM
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Subject: FREE Benz anyone?
Anyone in CT? Tom?
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct
CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:59 PM
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Subject: FREE Benz anyone?
Anyone in CT? Tom?
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On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:27 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] FREE Benz parts anyone? Buehler?
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Tuesday, August 24
My inclination would be modifications using parts from the MB bin but
combined in ways MB never sold here in the U.S. For instance, a 124
wagon with the turbo version of the OM606 mated to five speed manual
transmission. Use mechanical injection pump from OM603. Sportline
suspension may
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:38 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Have you guys seen this new hotness for the W124?
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Have you guys seen this new hotness for the W124?
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
All of the Sportline stuff for rear should work
(links/bushings/subframe mounts), the only thing not usable would be
the shocks - I'd keep
Leaking valve, or leaking o-rings? Should be 4 at that expansion valve.
While you've got the system open, replace as many o-rings as you can and put
off more leaks for another 10 years...
-Max
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of WILTON
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Dieselvolk,
Over the last couple of nights I replaced the four struts on one side; about
six hours invested so far. Special tools definitely help, specifically a 12mm
triple-square bit in a 1/2 socket (I only have the K-D tools version that has a
1/2 inch hex shaft about 2 inches long with
I found this set of triple square sockets in a nice short length. Does anyone
know the quality of Zim tools?
http://www.amazon.com/Vim-VIMXZN100-8-Piece-XZN-Set/dp/B000I1Q60O
-Max
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That should say Vim vice Zim...
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Fri 8/27/2010 8:06 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Quality of Zim Tools?
I found this set of triple square
Yes, I can see that dropping a side would help mucho, but doesn't that also
mean dealing with the suspension spring? I'm trying to avoid taking too much
apart now. Subframe mounts are planned for phase 3, along with the spring link
(aka lower control arm) bushings. Funny - I thought from the
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Sat 8/28/2010 10:31 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rear suspension overhaul - phase 2
Yes, I can see that dropping a side would help mucho
tire is pretty much
straight up and down. Another month and I'll be funded to purchase more
parts
-Max
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Sat 8/28/2010 3:54 PM
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