[MBZ] Test

Testicle? Testicle?

[MBZ] 240D Head Gasket

Greetings and Salutations. FWIW, my 81 VW dasher diesel hydro-locked one day when I had taken my kids back to their mother. Went out to go back home, engine would not turn. Took out a glow plug and cleared the cylinder and drove slowly home. New Head gasket and klatta klatta klatta. TTFN

Re: [MBZ] OT Brit Aircraft

Deneal. I suggest that you READ what was written. Viscounts corroded, mostly in the belly area, and it was not checked, found or fixed until there were a number of failures. The Hawaiian airliner that lost its' roof was a victim of corrosion and poor maintenance. To re-state:- Comet Two's

[MBZ] OT Speaker Repair

Hi,All. This is an OT request for info about Stereo speaker repairs. I have an old, circa 1980, pair of made in Poland stereo speakers that need repair/replacement of the foam plastic suspension stuff around the speaker cone. The speaker cone itself is in as new condition, the foam has

[MBZ] OT Speaker

Rich, Jin, John. Thanks for the info. Time to Gargle? Snapple? Oh! Ggle! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Where it is always Friday!

[MBZ] VW P/U

Hi, All. I've had 2 81 VW's, Rabbit and Dasher wagon, The only fuel related problem that I had with either of them was that the hose from the tank to the fuel line, in the rear of the car , was braided hose and when checked (finally!) was found to be wet. (sound familiar?). Replacing the hose

[MBZ] Poltergeist

To exorcise a Pastafarian you'll need Marly's Ghost! Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] Rod Balance, or not

Hi, all. To replace an old connecting rod with a new updated rod may be possible if you can remove the old rod and have the new rod matched to the old. If not the extra mass of the new and stronger, i.e. heavier, rod will throw things off. Consider, the few grams of extra mass will be

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

USVI At 08:41 AM 12/7/2005, you wrote: OK. Here is my trivia question: Where in the United States do folks drive on the left? (Unless it has changed in the last 20 years). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday,

[MBZ] 190E Redux

Hi, All. I have an '85 190E now reduced to a parts vehicle. (rust and second dead trans.) 170K good engine, new chain and gear etc. properly looked after the engines will do much more. My $.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA Three of them thar compession ighnition thingys.

[MBZ] Test

Echo?

[MBZ] RE Test

Okay you jokers. I've been unable to send to the list, rx okay. Returned mail is marked as no such address. My ISP is not the greatest at informing people when they add features and they said that there was nothing wrong at their end. So how am I suddenly able to send to the list? Funny

Re: [MBZ] RE Test

LT. I have been (PAST tense, and so am I) Fred Moir Lynn MA At 05:11 PM 12/29/2005, you wrote: But you ARE posting to the list. You just did. On 12/29/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay you jokers. I've been unable to send to the list, rx okay. Returned mail is marked

[MBZ] OT Motherboard

Hi, Barry. I used to have a computer repair company, and the things that I would try would be:- 1. Remove all cards and drive cables but the video card and try it again. 2. Try another power supply, test again. 3. Buy another MB. Rotsa Ruck! Fred Moir Lynn MA

Re: [MBZ] I've got a long drive PLUS I need a name

Curt. How about Shaft? Driveshaft plus the guy in the movie? Maybe how you feel! Sorry couldn't resist. Fred Moir Holy cripes! I think I just got the name for the 190D. I was thinking about how long its taking to get it driveable (still waiting on that driveshaft, hopefully Friday) and I

[MBZ] Craigslist-piano

Hi, All. There is a piano mover around the Boston area you might like, they have a shiny black cube van and the name of the company is Death Wish Piano Movers. LOL Fred Moir Slumbering Diesels

[MBZ] Peugeot Moovie

Hi, All. Peugeot Moovie, Interesting concept. If it came over here it would look like an Hummer after Federal improvements!! Very happy to be in a SAFE Benz, diesel, of course! TTFN Fred Moir

[MBZ] One Dimesional Blower Motor

Hi, All. If the Benz list were for one dimensional people, I'd have to go elsewhere! You even put up with me!! (mostly). Whoever needed a blower motor for a 190/300 car, my local JY wants $30 and take it out yourself. I could do this, if you would pay shipping. Sorry to be so

[MBZ] Diesel Question

Hi, All. If I were to get a gun rack for my 190DT would it be best to get an M1 to put in it? Or should I get a firearm because winter is coming and soon it will be Colt? TTFN Fred Moir The old diesel infested guy with the lousy jokes.

[MBZ] Diesel Question #2

Hi, All. LT Don, so if It's not to be diesel would AvCat or AvTag be OK? I could use what another member of the (60's) R.A.F. used, 70% AvCat, 20% turbine oil and 10% Red Hydraulic Fluid. Ran OK in a Perkins and was free, (sort of). TTFN Fred Moir Diesel in my veins (and you can see

[MBZ] Echo

Anybody there? Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] 300TD

Hi,All. Local Want Ad. 85 300TD New starter. alt., calipers,rotors and muffler sys. Gray w/tan int. 220k miles Many extra parts. $700 Motivated seller. E mail is better. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jefferson MA) 508-829-7358 83 300TD Runs. Gd for parts. Midnight blue w/blue int.

[MBZ] OT Vega

Hi, All. OT! Not too long ago there was a (mercifully) brief discussion of the Chevrolet aluminum 4 and the car it ended up in. This week I found a 1970 Car Life magazine with an article about the XP-887 engine , read Vega, engine, Mopar engines and a proposed mid engine Corvette plus a

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

/2005, you wrote: Hello.I would love to have that magazine as I am an AMC nut!!!...I try to get every article I can to HOPEFULLY decorate the walls of my garage...Mike - Original Message - From: frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday

[MBZ] 124 Fan

Hi, All. Well, today I went to the JY and proceeded to pull an heater fan for my 201. Brain fart city! Took one out of a 300E (can you say 124?). Any one want a good Fan motor assy. with porcupine for $40? On another note, this afternoon I briefly saw a BMW Vixen motorhome. Odd looking

Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel

Make room! Make room! Fred Moir Lynn MA If dead cats work, so will dead people! Sort of a variation on Soylent Green. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Chowda Q?

Hi, All Chowda Hounds. What a great time I, er, sorry, we had! Spent most of Sat the 24th at my wife's 40 High School Reunion, Sheraton Ferncrroft in Danvers MA. Crawled out of the sack at the crack of 10am. breakfasted and drove it like I stole it to the town of Gardner and their

[MBZ] Brass Nuts

Hi, All. To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type that is, I have an harness around here somewhere (with attached nuts) and I'll cut a couple off for you. (Could NOT resist!). Name and address? TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] Yinglish?

Yikes! We are two nations separated by a common language Winston Spencer Churchill (partial misquote) Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus

Re: [MBZ] Rusty is a man of his word

Gregory. Welcome to the list of people who agree with you 110% !! Fred Moir Lynn MA With 3 diesel Benz on Rusty's life support! At 09:11 AM 10/14/2005, you wrote: !RUSTY IS A MAN OF HIS WORD! !!RUSTY IS A MAN OF HIS WORD!! !!!RUSTY IS A MAN OF HIS WORD!!! RUSTY IS A MAN OF HIS

[MBZ] 87 SDL

Hi, All. Local Want AD :- 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL Turbo diesel. Gd motor w/210k mi. Rusted body. Updated turbo. $250/bo. (Lynnfield MA) 781 334 2323. Next town over from me. Anyone need a 603? TTFN Fred Moir. Lynn MA

[MBZ] Hellup!

Hi, All. I think my 87 190Dt has a problem and you lot are (collectively) much smarter than I am. Symptoms:- Small thin ring of oil (?) in the reservoir, coupled with a very slow loss of coolant. There are no external coolant leaks visible. I changed the M1 from 15w to 5w (winter's coming)

[MBZ] Pump Bolt

Hi, All. There are external easy outs that grip the outside of the bolt that have worked okay for me. Heat the remains as much as possible and lots of Kroil, PB Blaster etc., a modicum of luck, and a clean and trouble-free installation can be yours. I'd also use some anti-seize on the cleaned

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

Hi, Russ W. Could you also send info to me? Please. I cannot get it to go either. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus Kaleb, Yep there is a trick to it. My Indy has done it and the Secret. I'll email him and get him to send it to me. I'll relay it to you. I do know you have to

Re: [MBZ] anybody have the new DVD version of the EPC?

Russ W. Murky Buckets. (Ta very much). TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Fred, I sent it to the List for all. Russ W.

[MBZ] EGR et al

Hi, All. On my 87 190Dt, I repaired the leaky EGR with an aluminum gasket about one eight inch thick. Drew it up on Acad and made a template out of G-10 at work on the CNC router, then made the gasket. Works real well! Also used some metal shim seals from Rusty (All Hail Rusty!) 604 142 05

[MBZ] 190DT Head Gasket

Hi, All. I'm planning on doing the head gasket (to music wearing funny blue clothes) on my '87 190DT this weekend and I've a few question to ask about what i may find:- 1. Turbo oil supply, is it just remove and replace? 'o' rings? No suitable o-rings in gasket set or midget gaskets either.

[MBZ] 190DT Redux

Kevin. Thanks for the info, I have all necessary tools. The hollow cam was a surprise, will be extra careful. Fingers and toes crossed. ( to match my eyes!) TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Desel woes, it's always something! (Joan Rivers)

[MBZ] Glorious Day!

Hi,All. Just got back from a 2 hour blast up the highway in my '85 300TD. Gee, but I love this car! Sat for 8 months, blew up tyres, checked fluids, hoses, belts, etc. etc. and Hi! Ho! Silver! (Blue) and awaaay! (Must take my downers as I am too high.) The delete key is you-know-where

[MBZ] Making Shorts

Redghost et al. My 220D heralded all corners with an horn salute! The horn ring mounting/insulating washer/spacers had crumbled almost to dust. replacing them fixed my car. YMMV. Fred Moir Lynn MA

Re: [MBZ] - Shorts

Hi, All. After almost 30 years my memory ain't so hot, though I do remember the horn ring as having a shoulder screw upon which were a wavy washer, a flat washer and a small insulator, like a top hat with no crown (maybe a small spring). A fiddley job as I remember. Sorry not to be more

[MBZ] Shorts again

LT. Amen brother, Amen. Fred Moir Lynn MA Deiselitis Maximus

[MBZ] @ Speed

Hi, All. My (first) wife had an Olds F85 station wagon with a 330 and a 2 speed, 0 to 70 mph in first, then second, went very fast up to seventy then it became a bit of a slug. Was young and very foolish those days! TTFN Fred Moir I got too soon old and too late smart.

[MBZ] O2 etc

Hi, All. My experience with the Mustang replacement O2 sensor in my '85 190E was excellent. I took a plug /socket from a car in the J/Y and fabricated an adapter, which I placed inside the passenger seat area under the rug. ( Where the MBZ connector resides.) After having the fuel

[MBZ] Blackstone diesel

Hi, All. If anyone in the Boston area wants to see a Lister/Blackstone diesel, there is one in the hospital area as a standby generator, right by the street with windows to look into. It's across Brookline Ave from the Deaconess Medical `Annex. One caveat, it was ten years ago that I last saw

Re: [MBZ] Blackstone diesel

to the hospitals in the area. It was put in maybe 20 yr ago? --R frederick w moir wrote: Hi, All. If anyone in the Boston area wants to see a Lister/Blackstone diesel, there is one in the hospital area as a standby generator, right by the street with windows to look into. It's across Brookline

[MBZ] Gas Tank Woes

Hi, All. Today the weather was fine if cold and I was evaluating the '85 300TD for a small amount of rust appearing at the pass. lower rear wheel arch, when I noticed that the fuel tank was dished upwards. Rats! I said (or something like that!!) The vent is blocked!. Question:- Can I put some

Re: [MBZ] Gas Tank Woes

Thanks, Johhny B. That's about what I had figured. Regulated supply on hand and waiting for good weather. I've had a bath this year and don't need a de-lousing with #2. Diesel, I mean diesel, yes diesel! TTFN Fred Moir A rose by any other name .. Fred, I've gotten away with it

[MBZ] Mallwart

ED, BTDT, and I am there again, being 63 does not help either! Fred Moir Lynn MA I have only 3 brain cells left and they are pulling double shifts!

Re: [MBZ] Bush Bad, Guns Good

ROTFLMAO!! Cheney with guns not good for older attorneys in Texas. Quayle hunting was it? Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus An honest politician is one who stays bought (forgot the attribution)

Re: [MBZ] Anybody heard from?

Curt. Driveshaft for manual Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT Bent 300TD At 03:45 PM 12/4/2007, you wrote: I was just thinking about Johnny B the other day. Thinking he'd ought to be back from his last FEMA thing by now... He's got (or had anyway) a 190D for Fred, I can't remember what I wanted off

[MBZ] OT Accents

Hey! You colonial rabble, I speak English, You have the accents! An you gotter lurnto spek proppa english, like wot eye do. Fred, Neo colonial. Also diesel head At 08:33 AM 12/6/2007, you wrote: Not always, I'm from Caribou eh? Living right be the Canadian border changes the accent

Re: [MBZ] OT Accents

Hi. Giles et al. Thank you. I would love an Union Jack badge! I will of course pay p/p expenses When asked about it, the answer will be I.m going there to retire NOT. Fred Moir 8 mace Place Lynn MA 01902-3110 Fred, For some unknown reason, my latest 240d came with a

Re: [MBZ] OT Accents

People of Oel. It's a corruption of Moor, my people were busy during the crusades, Killer of Moors. Pronounced, Hey! You! wit da glassez! or as if it were spelled Moyer. People will spell it Moyer and I keep telling them, it's a FOUR LETTER WORD! Yinglish = Moir (Moyer) Down East = Hey, Fred

Re: [MBZ] Hey Fred

Hi, Curt. Yup I have seen those ads. If I came home with the TD, I'd go to sleep a baritone and wake up a soprano, and not one of those on TV! Want it though! I'm just down the road from his place, so near and yet so far. Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent Parking spot for an '87

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

Curt, et al. On an '85 190D it isn't too hard to get the starter out, or check the connections. Apart from the lower bolt the rest is accessible from the drivers side top, after removing the air filter box complete. A 190E is (was) a lot more difficult as the cruise actuator is in front of the

[MBZ] Portable Garages

Hi, Alles. Ole Man Winter did it to my HF Portable garage today. Down over the top of my 300TD. I had just finished with the driveway next door and mine and had put away the snow blower in the shed, locked up and turned around, and thought aah s**t!. Much careful shovelling to free the

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '85 CD!

Dwight. Ta, very much FredMoir Lynn MA At 08:08 PM 12/16/2007, you wrote: I will go look at it and photo it tomorrow or Tuesday. If there is one thing I know, it is where to look for 123 rust. Will check window seals and set back lock. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E.

Re: [MBZ] The good fight is over

Rusty and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Another good man gone to his reward. Joanne and Fred Moir At 10:22 AM 12/17/2007, you wrote: While we are all in prayer mode for Kaleb and Regina and their families, let's add me to the list. My 86 father who had Dementia for the last 5

Re: [MBZ] Wooo

Curt, Dwight. You two are going to be the death of me! Thanks guys. I had a 220D in 1976 and enjoyed it in my solitary newly divorced state 1978. Not the car that I would waste in a NE salt laden winter. Like it though. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel deprived. On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Climate Amplifier

At 05:55 PM 12/18/2007, you wrote: I need to replace the OP AMP that is in the climate control for my 1980 300D. The number on it is TAA2765A does anyone know where I can get a couple of these? It seems that it locks up. Thanks.. Douglas Hi, Douglas. This opamp seems to be widely used. It

[MBZ] OT Chip search

TAA2765A http://www.icplus.net/frameresults.aspx Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 60x with broken chain and cam

So what are the chances that a 602 that broke the chain and broke the cam does NOT have bent valves? Is is possible that the cam broke instead of bending a valve? Thinking maybe just replacing cam etc and seeing what happens without pulling the head. Am I just farting in a whirlwind? -- Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD

At 12:32 PM 12/31/2007, you wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/524215637.html Seems too cheap -Curt Curt et al.. I thought so too. Though it would be nice to have a good one. Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT SR225 (You Gotta Be Kidding ME)

Treasures in the junk pile? http://cgi.ebay.com/Seagate-ST225-20MB-MFM-Hard-Drive_W0QQitemZ140193434004QQihZ004QQcategoryZ39973QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

At 01:10 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: earlier today, usc killed illinois. they look like the best team in the country. and georgia just crushed hawaii. i think they are the best team in the country. missouri really messed up arkansas. looked to me like maybe they are the best team in the country.

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

At 11:45 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: who decides who is in the playoffs? Who decides who is best? There must be at least 250 million opinions, not so? Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Tata Nano

At 05:11 PM 1/11/2008, you wrote: Hi Kevin, I had a '65 Corvair Corsa 140 convertible (4 carbs/4 speed) Red w/ Black Int. Try as I might, I could not make it Dangerous at any Speed!! Loved it! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jan 11, 2008, at 2:16 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Residual fear of the

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

Hi, Alles. Formula Ford has used Cortina engines and they are not slow. Car was the usual Brit POS and quite zippy. (I know, I'm old) Fred Moir Lynn MA It's Diesel this and Diesel that and chuck 'im out, the brute with apologies to R. Kipling At 12:02 PM 1/24/2008, you wrote: How about the

Re: [MBZ] just returned from my annual visit to the tax office

Happy Birthday Gary! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 06:16 PM 1/24/2008, you wrote: to pay the county property taxes on my cars (due by my birthday, which is tomorrow), and i have to say they make it easier and easier all the time. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] 190DT

Hi, All. Following a tip from Dwight of Rhode Island Quahog fame, there is a companion 190DT next to my bent one. Dwight, I owe you a beer or five! Had to get up at 4am to beat the other people to it. Very good body but not perfect, runs on 4 (head gasket), was a bugger to start at 15 deg, only

Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc.

At 10:30 AM 1/26/2008, you wrote: Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Bob R. Bob et al Be careful what you wish for! The grave's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace. Andrew Marvell Fred

[MBZ] Had we but world enough

To his coy mistress Had we but world enough, and time A Marvell. My wife's romantic response, he just wants to get laid. He's not proposing marriage. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 11:01 AM 1/26/2008, you wrote: Good old Andy is correct. I have not thought of him in quite awhile. He was my high

Re: [MBZ] Had we but world enough

Bob et al. Whoever said that they were all sisters was right on the money! Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent 87 190DT Blue. At 11:31 AM 1/27/2008, you wrote: It appears our wives are related... Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

At 07:58 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote: Maybe we should discuss my views on ADD and ADHD as diagnosed by doctors. Please do. My oldest kid has ADHD. I used to think it was a made up excuse for incorrigible kids. I now know different. I wouldn't wish ADHD on any parent. It sux. Rick Knoble Single

[MBZ] ON TOPIC Ign. Lock

Hi, All. Car:- 89 260E. Problem;- How in 'L do I get the old ign. lock out?? Have RTFM and made paper copies to use in the car. Have made two tools one out of jumbo paper clips and one out of 2mm (1.92mm) stiff wire. The paper clip one fits a bit loosely in the slots and the 2mm one fits in the

Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

At 11:59 AM 1/30/2008, you wrote: No cure for dieselitis. Maybe no hope. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI Dwight. Who said That a cure was needed or required? Dieselitis is fun! Cure would be

Re: [MBZ] Ignit. lock

Wilton et al. After 2 hours of push-pull-turn-jiggle-snarl-cursecursecurse-tweak- modify tool-make another tool-twist-pray and F**kkit, I gave up. Obviosly there is more, or less, than meets the eye to this lock removal trick (?). Over. Fred Moir Lynn MA With notchy about to fail ign. lock.

[MBZ] Another addition

Kaleb and Regina. Congrats on the good news! Fred Joanne Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.5 turbo

Kaleb. That is true, however you probably drive in a more restrained manner which must use less fuel? Fred Moir Lynn MA Public Enema #1 At 01:17 PM 2/7/2008, you wrote: my 124 2.5 turbo gets that, and its much bigger and smoother probably. ___

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.5 turbo

At 01:40 PM 2/7/2008, you wrote: On Feb 7, 2008 10:05 AM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience is probably not too typical, I drive either half asleep or too aggressively We must have been separated at birth! I'm afraid that describes my driving perfectly. Must be why I

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.5 turbo

Hi, Kaleb et al. 190DT 87, have 2, one bent and one responding to tlc. My experience is probably not too typical, I drive either half asleep or too aggressively and this is aided and abetted by a car that corners as if on rails. Goes fast for a 4 door and gets 31/32 mpg on diesel! (besotted I

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

Alles. MacroCrap. Gives a whole new meaning to Blue Screen of Death. I hope and pray that all vehicles Don't use it. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus. At 08:56 PM 2/7/2008, you wrote: If nothing else, the chances that the Linux-based vehicles will crash is substantially reduced.

Re: [MBZ] Becker Radio

Mea culpa, I already apologized to Kaleb, if you want an apology, ask nicely and I'll have one engraved and hand delivered to you. NOT! Fred Moir Lynn MA If it were not for the mistakes that I make, I'd have nothing to think about. At 08:25 PM 6/13/2005, you wrote: Is this going to be a

[MBZ] First gear start

Dr Marshall, et al. Thanks for the clarification. This car was in an accident, sort of repaired, and owned by a diesel mechanic, so the basis for usual performance is unknown, to me anyway. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA I think I'll call it Shifty

Re: [MBZ] Check out my nice key fix!

Melissa, (Definitly non-PC) That's what my wife says! LOL Be very careful that you don't add a touch of class to this 'orrible list. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus At 02:44 PM 6/14/2005, you wrote: Sweet. Be careful...you'll have everyone asking you to make them one. I might possibly

[MBZ] Ist gear start

Dwight. Did you really mean you are our resident critical philosopher and comic ? Gad! you must be in need of the glass bridge that I have for sale! Cheap, can only be seen in direct sunlight. Hurry! Buy NOW! My wife says that I'm boring and go on too long, (she is of course correct!!) Later

[MBZ] Blower motor

Hi, All. I'm about to remove the covers to get at the heater blower motor. Have RTFM, and the reduced archives, (now moved) and was wondering about removing the wiper assembly. Specifcally, the rubber seal around the gearbox that is pinched under the edge of the windshield. I took the

[MBZ] Radio Daze

Hi, All. I offered a paper engine manual (615,616,617.91) in decent condition as a swap for a working Grand Prix radio, cosmetics not too important and received an offer of a three way swap, alas no progress. I've tried to buy one or two Beckers from Ebay, but after reaching my max bid there

Re: [MBZ] Radio Daze

3J Combien? Fred Moir Lynn MA 4+1 and at the limit. At 09:10 PM 6/29/2005, you wrote: you wan a becker outta my '86sdl?...you got money? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com

Re: [MBZ] Radio Daze

Greetings and salutations JJJ. For your radio, HOW MUCH? What for shipping? TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA 87 190DT with a UUUgly after market radio. At 12:21 AM 6/30/2005, you wrote: what?? 3J Combien? Fred Moir Lynn MA 4+1 and at the limit. At 09:10 PM 6/29/2005, you wrote: you wan

Re: [MBZ] Re: Radio Daze

). On 6/29/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3J Combien? Fred Moir Lynn MA 4+1 and at the limit. At 09:10 PM 6/29/2005, you wrote: you wan a becker outta my '86sdl?...you got money? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new

Re: [MBZ] Beater wheels tires available

Joe K. As they say in real estate, Location, location,location?\ TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA At 09:30 AM 7/17/2005, you wrote: From my '87 TD set of 4, 6.5 Jx 15 H2 ET49, tires are 195/65 R 15, 3 Toyo, 1 Michelin X, pretty good tread on the Mich 1 Toyo. Wheels are nothing to write home

[MBZ] Breaks Brakes

Hi, All. So, there I was with new front disks, new pads for FR, rebuild kits (just in case), All Hail Rusty!, Mobil1 grease, having a wonderful time. Next came flushing the fluid on my 87 190DT, hooked up my trusty Speedi-bleed and Blooey, Dot 4 everywhere and on Joanne's Toyota too! I did

[MBZ] Test

Klatta Beings, This is a test to see if I have a brain! Autocomplete is a nasty thing, sends stuff to (mumble) dot org! I'm going out to buy a pint of Moose Tracks! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] No brainer

Hi, All. As I have no brain, maybe I can get a job at a nuclear power station, Doh! Finished my half of the Moose Tracks, maybe me and she who must be obeyed can start up a weekly ice cream fest! Have a greasy time. Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] Carb sync

Hi, All. I just went down to check on my old Uni-Syn, seems to be gone. To use a sync tool on a carb. that has no clear access, use a short piece of large rubber hose the size of the carb. neck between the carb and tool. If I find the Uni-Syn I'll let you know. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA 87

[MBZ] Flying Freebie

Hi, All. Home with a sore jaw from the dentist's tender mercies, The pain killers had me flying, so, when my feet touched down, it was off to the Junkyard! (therapy) I scavenged a Black book parts catalog for 450SE/SEL 116 1972 U.S. Version. Free for the asking. There was nothing for me at

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Hi, All. Synapse fired at the no torque/stalls. I had a BMW 1600 with (unknown to me!) bad points, that would start right up hot or cold and then die the moment that you touched the throttle. Could our esteemed colleague have poor ignition? Just my $0.02 worth, maybe even worthless. Never

[MBZ] 190DT shutoff

Hi, All. Reply to Don Roberto. When I replaced the shutoff vacuum pukky, I first got a replacement from Rusty (All Hail Rusty!), removed the intake manifold, (new gasket same source) tried not to break anything removing the electrical connector. The locking ring for the conn. came off after

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