Re: [MBZ] Cheap V-12 Anyone?
Mmm, flag staff, side markers. Has to be from Japan. But if it's in American, then isn't it in violation of some import law? Note that it would be fine to have in Canada, but wonder if the american owner who ran it hot and fast on 16 year old tranny fluid, bother to change any other fluids? Let alone of course there must be some USA government official breathing down someone's neck... On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 8:03 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Even though it has no Reverse, it should be worth more than the price in > parts. Assuming someone wants to go to the trouble to disassemble the > important stuff - ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline
My 89 300TE averaged 17.81 MPG (USA) on california premium across 50,397 miles of driving, mostly city, still highway wasn't anything close to claims. claim is 17 (city),21 (highway) ,19 (mixed) 18.6 mpg when running on non-california gas for 21,374 miles, but more highway miles. This compares to my numbers (all > 50K miles of recording) 24.2 MPG for 83 300TDtclaim is 22 (city),25 (highway) ,? (mixed) 25.9 MPG for 92 300TDt claim is 23 (city),27 (highway) ,25 (mixed) 16.6 MPG for 93 500SEL claim is 13 (city),17 (highway) ,15 (mixed) On Apr 16, 2008, at 8:02 PM, E M wrote: > my 300E required premium, so keep that in mind with the M103. I > keep all > the gas tabs, but never worked out the cost. I'm a bit heavy > footed, and > mine gets more in town than highway driving, with lots of quick 0-90 > kph > bursts. I'd "guess" high teens, low 20s for mileage. > > Ed > 300E John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 220k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 208k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs
On Apr 14, 2008, at 9:01 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > i didn't have a driver's license for years until i bought a house. > they > owuldn't let me close until i had one, so i got one. > > i used to just use my costco card for id Hah, you realize of course the terrorist they arrested in Port Angeles on his way from Canada to blow up LAX with his car trunk full of glassware containing interesting chemicals had raised the suspicion of the USA customs official by showing his Costco Card when asked for ID. That might be fine to show a Costco cashier but I bet if you tried that on a homeland security dude it would trigger that: "Oh we've seen that before reflex?" > > i'm sure america is much safer against terror now that i have a > license. or > maybe it is because america is the terror now? no, that isn't working > either. > > > hm > ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question
Well the fluke non-contact voltage tester is < $30 I believe. Also if you look at say http://ca.fluke.com/caen/promotions/demoEquipment/default.asp?pagestep=2&locale=caen (canada, but usa should have a site) you can sometimes nab quite a decent fluke product for *much* less. On Apr 11, 2008, at 11:08 PM, archer wrote: > I just checked my Stanley stud finder which only seems to signal the > presence of metal. I imagine that Fluke non-contact voltage tester > is fairly expensive. Might be able to do something with the nine > volt current. > > Just happened to think that I have several old CB radios which have > antenna jacks. Could hook the distribution box end of the cable up > to one CB and search with the other; using 12v power supplies on > both ends. > Thanks, > Gerry ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question
Would one of those stud finders that also know about electrical lines work. Also my Fluke non-contact voltage tester also makes lots of claims about sensing things maybe if you run 9V thru the wire... Still I think the walkie-talkies make sense. On Apr 11, 2008, at 10:09 PM, archer wrote: > My son has a cable distribution center that was installed when his > house was > built. Cables were run to all the rooms in the house but the > installers > forgot to put a broadband jack in one room. He had verified that > the cable > had been run to that room when the house was under construction, and > he > knows approximately where it ends, but he doesn't want to tear into > the wall > in order to find it. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] w124 door check strap
Wife goes out to 92 wagon, clack clack, comes back in complains door is busted.. Sure enough door check strap makes wicked clacking noise, also it jumps about in the door. Drop by dealer to get a new one, clue if it's in stock there you wonder how long they last. In looking the old one is not the original, the originals are painted. However the broken one was made in 92, and had broken both ears off. Don't these usually have the check balls fail? Versus breaking the ears. Take door apart, replace, reassemble door completely. Check things. Grrr bottom front hook is not in place, oh fine Take door apart again, grab teenager this time to help ensure *all* hooks are in place. That took 15 minutes and three attempts. Reassemble, find out I've busted seat switch nub. Grrr.. Attempt to glue, then recall I've a spare switch so I steal parts from it. Door check stop now happy, makes nice snicking grease related sounds now. John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 218k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] PHX CL '97 E320
Actually things up here are 20-30% more expensive, versus 50% However there are choices, would you like that airline ticket in usa for $1000USA or in cdn for *cough* $1200 cdn? Oh that's fine I'll charge it for the $1000 usa which might become $995 cdn when everthing settles... On Mar 10, 2008, at 2:43 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > E M wrote: >> >> few thousand off what I've seen asked for others similar. > > But aren't you in Canuckistan, where the dollar was worthless > years before the greenback was worthless, and everything still > costs 50% more even though we now have dollar parity? > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Various Little 190D Questions
The *fun* thing here for you americans is to go away and ask your insurance company for *their* opinion Maybe a rate change, or denial of coverage is in order? On Mar 10, 2008, at 12:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> But that's just a CYA legal safeguard. The airbag is probably a good >> bit less likely to malfunction than most other components of said >> 201. >> How complicated can it be? It's just a bag of Jiffy Pop with a model >> rocket engine inside. > > The fact that they seem to be accepting liability for the same bag > in a > 14 year old W124 says something for the long term reliability. > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Various Little 190D Questions
On Mar 10, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > After another five years they checked > again with the same results. At some point the powers that be decided > that airbags don't expire after all---they have an indefinite "shelf > life." The short version is, don't worry about it. > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. The long version is: I had noted according to the sticker on the door pillar my airbag on my w124 has expired and the ones in my w140 are due to expire next year. In the past Mercedes has extended the life of the air bag so I asked Mercedes Benz canada for their official response on this. They told me: For W163,w168,r170,w203,w210,c215,w220 etc airbag life is lifetime. For w124,w126,w129,w140,w201,w202 airbags require replacement after 15 years, Quote from their letter: "The consequence of not replacing a expired airbag is that its proper functioning CAN NOT be assured in the event a collision might occur..." John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RE OT: The World Has Plenty of Oil
On Mar 5, 2008, at 3:33 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > them want you to believe. For example, the older Toyota 4Runners > were never rated very well because their record > wasn't very good with accidents - lots of injuries. However, my > understanding is that they tended to be driven by > people much younger than me who drove them a whole lot wilder than I > did and suffered the consequences when things > went bad. If you drive like a nut, then you are going to hit hard > and get hurt when you make a mistake. Here on Vancouver Island I believe the number ONE choice for stolen vehicles last year was the 4Runner. Usually of course the people stealing it would trash, crash, burn etc it after done, if they didn't kill themselves first. So that would skew the statistics a bit. John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 218k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D status
On Mar 2, 2008, at 12:53 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > Heartbreak. The engine runs OK, but idles rough and blows a lot of > white smoke. Could the timing be off? In the past having a had an IP set with wrong timing, can't remember if too far before, or after I can say it nicely produces large volumes of white smoke. The tech in question was confused between what to do with a 603 versus 617 and I think, (the 83 wagon isn't here right now) doesn't the timing notice on the front rail give two values depending on how you measure? John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 217k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Apple iTouch question?
As a macintosh developer for the past 24 years I assure you the developer community is *itching* to solve all these problems of the lack of AIM and skype etc on an iphone and itouch. Plus do the next big $$ thing in this new mobile computing market place that Apple has been fostering upon the public. On Mar 1, 2008, at 3:25 PM, LWB250 wrote: > E-mail is already on it, but instant messaging is not, > and there has been a real outpouring of negative > feedback to Cupertino over this omission. Again, with > the SDK coming out in a week, I am sure this will no > longer be an issue, since it's one of the major items > on the customer wish-list. For that matter, there is > a good possibility that one of the developers that is > on the SDK team may already have an IM application to > launch. Keep an eye on Apple's web site for more > details. John 1983 300TDt 390k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 217k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: The eco debate
Er, well looking at the history books, climate change issues, everyone dies. Problem today is lots more people, and life expectancy of 80 years versus 25. So much more worry, plus expectation that government will fix it. On Feb 27, 2008, at 9:30 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > Ever heard of Noah? > Whatever the name, "large scale climate change" has been going on > for eons, and whatever humans do will not stop it. Get over it. > Humans are insignificant in the face of nature, or God, whichever way > you choose to view it. > > Where I live has been tropical, arctic and temperate over the long > term. All that was without human input. > Read the scientific data. The proof is there. John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Our Political System
On Feb 26, 2008, at 3:35 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote: > Ok, so here's a loud-mouthed foreigner spouting off of your system of > government. I'd like to here what the Americans on the list would > like to > fix in their system. I'm sure all the canadians on the list would like to see the americans just get their election over with so we don't have to endure endless media focus on them out the USA sadly for the next 8-10 months.. However I guess when they spend BILLIONS on advertising you get what you wish for John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 217k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: garage lighting
T12 tsk, should consider T8 Which is what your government demands... http://www.va.gov/facmgt/consulting/t8lamps.asp On Feb 25, 2008, at 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > I think I found the lights my friend uses. No wonder it's like a > sunny day > at the beach, he's got over a kilowatt of fluorescent in a two car > garage. Just the center fixture alone is 220W. > > 96" T12 high output, 110W per bulb, electronic ballast, starts at > -20F, $104 > for a two light fixture at Mickey Carr, item number 1602K23. > http://www.mcmaster.com/ > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Canadian single payer health care
There has to be some irony when a Canadian and New Zealander are discussing the merits or lack of for universal health care in the USA, quite a slow night on the list. On Feb 24, 2008, at 10:37 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Be fair, from what I remember they said another 100 years of war in > the > middle east or until there is no more oil in the middle east, > whichever > occurs first. > Also you seem to have missed the fine print in the Democrat spin which > was "health care for all (who can pay big bucks to get the doctors off > the golf course)" > > Hendrik > > John M McIntosh wrote: >> >> Oh yes it's election/silly session in the USA, aren't the democrats >> saying health care for all, and the republicans say another 100 years >> of war in iraq? >> >> Or do I have my cue cards mixed up? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Canadian single payer health care
Tsk, should have hop a $199 west jet plane to BC and gone visiting http://www.findprivateclinics.ca/British_Columbia/Diagnostic_Imaging/Radiology/MRI_Scan/lc-2-0-82-0.html For the most part the canadian health system sorts people by need, versus $$$. Personal experience also indicates it's by who you know, but I'm not sure that's any different than any other service offering. Oh yes it's election/silly session in the USA, aren't the democrats saying health care for all, and the republicans say another 100 years of war in iraq? Or do I have my cue cards mixed up? On Feb 24, 2008, at 8:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > www.freemarketcure.com/brainsurgery.php John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 216k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: CF Bulbs Burning Out
On Feb 23, 2008, at 3:52 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: >> I told him that he could call the utility company & they will fix the >> over voltage problem by moving a tap on his line transformer at no >> charge. > > That's the least they should do. Speaking of which it's always good to phone your electrical utility and ask them about any incentives to buy CFLs Sometimes they actually have programs which they fail to properly advertise, if you ask we can tell you otherwise silence... Here on vancouver island they shelved their plans for a another power plant after doing a big (advertised) push for CFL usage and provided coupons, recycling 500W quartz standing lamps etc. That effort decreased power usage, and was way cheaper than say oh the price of doing the environmental study for the generator plant ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Whoa look at the price of fuel
usually because of the heat from office equipment/lights etc the issue is keeping the heat down. I once worked as a consultant in a Sprint owned 20 story building, during the weekend coding madness the temp would climb to 90F+ We finally said this is crazy how much does it cost to run the building A/C? Was turned off to *save* money, cause who was in the building anyway Besides 100 contractors burning overtime... Manager when away talked to the building owners. Came back and said $57 per day We charged the $114 for each weekend to the pizza/food account. I have also worked in smart building armed with a key & flashlight so that we could turn the lights back on via the main electrical panel when the system's motion detectors and clock decide there shouldn't be any more staff present, no just a few consultants grinding away at 10:30 at night... Not enough movement to retrip the sensors... So maybe they stop the a/c and heat with the lamps On Feb 22, 2008, at 10:59 AM, E M wrote: > At night, I have a clear view from the back of my house of 4 gov > buildings, > all with every single light turned on, 24 hours a day. Bet they > keep it > nice and toasty too. > > Ed > 300E ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 HVAC
it looks like according to the ETM that brown/red is to pin 1 grey/red (2 wires) is to pin 2 middle? brown/violet is to pin 3 I think pin 2 is ground, then pin 1 & 3 left/right To confirm you can of course once the car is hot turn one side hot, other side cold and put punch the EC (economy) button and if you have the proper left/right connection the correct side will get hot since the duovalve is controlling hot water flow to left/right sides individually But likely the connector has very very tiny printing on it for the pin numbers On Feb 21, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Tarek Elshenawy wrote: > Does anyone know or can anyone verify on their vehicle the pin-out > of the > three socket connector on the monovalve (duovalve)? There are four > wires > leading to the connector; however I am uncertain as to which wires > double > up, not to mention which wire goes to each corresponding pin. > > Long story short, the new connector housing and female pins > (sockets) are on > the way from the dealership. I just need to know which two wires > need to be > soldered together and the order the sockets are placed in the > connector. > Thanks in advance. > > Tarek ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300TE
Currently owning a 92 300TDt and having owned a 89 300TE I can say I'm bias. Fine cars, with mb-tex you don't need those sheepskin covers, it's indestructible. An E320 wagon is hot stuff, very fast, good milage, work horse, my wife has filled them with dirt, 700 lb of lumber, oh endless list of crimes... Likely you can find one with all the maintenance done. As for the 4matic ones, I understand once the previous owner has suffered thru the 7 odd revisions to the transfer case they are acceptable. In looking check with the dealer to ensure you've the last revision, otherwise you'll be out $$$ for a new one someday soon. If you want something very modern a C class wagon 2003ish era is very nice, real rocket. Ensure of course the owner has had all the 2000 era mercedes issues fixed. On Feb 17, 2008, at 7:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: > Well, I have a 124 wagon, and as an alternative. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 216k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 206k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT....Steam trains
Ah CNR I see. My uncle was a chief engineer with them in blue river, then station master in north battleford before he retired. I you look at the headlamp he was responsible for the ones that rotated so the beam would light up the track to the left/right on turns in the rockies so the crew would have a chance to see the washed out track/bridge or pending Moose on curves Oddly those are hyped features on the new mercedes of this era... On Feb 16, 2008, at 4:12 PM, E M wrote: > Gerry, > > Here is a pic of the train. I was lucky enough to be allowed on > this very > train while it was undergoing some restoration. They would do over > 100 mph > (160 kph) on a straight run. Sitting in the cab and looking down > the length > of it, I can tell you, it must have been an amazing experience at > speed! I > still have an old iron pan that was used to cook breakfast on, > during those > long runs from Canada to the US. I was told, they would attach a long > handle to the pan, open the furnace doors and hold it right inside. > The > heat must have been incredible during the hot summer months. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantmac/413632532/sizes/o/ > > Photo not taken by me, credit to the photographer who posted it. > > Ed > 300E > John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Climate control 1980 300D
On Feb 15, 2008, at 7:20 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > and the W126 cars are very very nice. The W140 chassis is also quite > nice, but suffers from expensive electronics problems, to the point > no one wants them. I'll note once you stick in the revised (double/triple/etc) part the stability improves greatly. However the general stigma impacts the price. You just need to find one for which the owner has paid the price of fixing it all and buy it cheap. Then it's golden, and yes mine is not for sale... John 1983 300TDt 388k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 215k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Otter/Beaver
Ah, well actually I live just 3 miles from Viking air here on Vancouver island who now own the rights to the original de Havilland designs. They have suggested they are looking into building new DHC-3 Otter and possibly the DHC-2 Beaver following strong market demand for both aircraft. From my dinning room we sometimes get 100 ft viewpoints of float plane (illegal flight paths) and you can certainly tell the turbo based ones from the original radial engines (did I mention they are loud?). Somewhere in my wife's address book is the cell number of the chief pilot of Kenmore Air used when his staff blow over our house at 75 feet. On Feb 8, 2008, at 9:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> <> >> > That's a you-should-excuse-the-expression DHC Beaver. Kenmore Air > Harbor > (largest seaplane base in the continental US) turns out brand new > ones using > ex-military fuselages from the '40s. Near a million bucks now, I > hear. They also > have a fleet of turbine Otters that fly in scheduled service from > Kenmore and > downtown Seattle to the San Juans and up into Canada daily. > > RLE John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 215k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] this is nice
On Feb 7, 2008, at 10:57 AM, E M wrote: > I'm in Canada. Toyota offer cars almost as good economy, but more > space and > just more car in general. While advertised starting at 12, I've > never seen > one for that. Used they sell for more here. > > Ed > 300E Ah, well pricing in canada was much higher, in fact a fully optioned out model could run upwards of $24K Something about canada niche market, sell a few 100, oh look sell 10,000 why change price? Pricing now is less, but more than USA. Our smart dealer had some material about why buying the higher priced cdn model was better than buying cheaper USA model ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wish it was warmer
On Jan 30, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > How can that be? There are stringent gun control laws there, no? You > must be mistaken, the law was meant to take care of that problem. Ah, yes well it did take care of the domestic violence by gun, and suicide by gun, just compare vancouver versus seattle. Mind of course people find other ways. But I can say if you walk downtown at the wrong time of night you won't get shot, stabbed to death or beaten with a baseball bat, but shot, no.. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 204k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gerry the Mechanical geezer and Smart Cars
On Jan 21, 2008, at 1:03 PM, archer wrote: > --- > Perhaps we can get opinions on the Smart Cars from some of our > European > members since they are common there. > Gerry Well given there are thousands of them in canada now, the canadians could comment? I driven one a few times, plus friends have them. (a) these are diesel, you americans are getting higher HP gas ones. (b) acceleration if fine, perhaps even better than my 83 300TDt, certainly in the city. (c) top speed is upwards of 70 mph, which exceeds all posted regulations here. Mind I note cruising at 100 mph north of LA in my S-class means of course reality between the posted limit and what americans actually do is quite different. But of course here in BC if the limit is 50 and you're caught doing 70 ish mph the laws invoked to harass teenage kid racers are *quite* draconian and do apply to the average joe. (d) 70 mpg for the diesel, my friends use them for commuting their 50 miles per day, *lots* of money returned to their pocket when they turned in the keys for the SUV/vans that got 18-20 mpg. Did I mention the *lots*? (e) It took two months after they first were for sale before someone trashed one at speed. A security guard (lost control, read fell asleep) at 2:00am one morning doing I'd guess about 60mph and dropped one off a 20 foot high embankment to some mature cottonwood trees. he walked away but the car after bouncing the in trees tops, rolling etc was a write off. The city fire dept asked and got permission to cut it into bits with their rescue equipment because they were concerned their stock cutters/chisels etc wouldn't work well with the high tensile steel trident frame. Dislikes (a) if you are use to another 10 feet or car behind you, then the first time some fellow in his monster SUV whizzs up to a stop sign behind you your heart leaps as the grill fills your entire rear-view mirror. (b) it's diesel (hah kidding), tough you won't get diesel ones anymore... sigh (c) if you smack one in an intersection, then as designed the plastic panels tend to explode, directing energy elsewhere. This makes a much larger mess in the intersection for you to run over later in the day. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 204k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] McD & Coffee
Wasn't someone talking about McD's & Coffee? "OLATHE, Kan. -- This fall, a McDonald's here added a position to its crew: barista. McDonald's is setting out to poach Starbucks customers with the biggest addition to its menu in 30 years. Starting this year, the company's nearly 14,000 U.S. locations will install coffee bars with "baristas" serving cappuccinos, lattes, mochas and the Frappe, similar to Starbucks' ice-blended Frappuccino. Internal documents from 2007 say the program, which also will add smoothies and bottled beverages, will add $1 billion to McDonald's annual sales of $21.6 billion." ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Discussion List: coffee is hot, milkshakes are cold, and it's all about profit
let's see, well being from victoria bc mmm Coke bottle says... carbonated water, sugar/ glucose-fructose, carmel Nope no mention of CORN. Mind we don't have a corn lobby that ensures the government pays for the entire cost of making the corn, thus making sugar from corn *free* for large corporations, well maybe not, but I won't be surprised. On Jan 4, 2008, at 2:02 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: > While I was in Canada participating in the Victoria B.C. Dragon Boat > Festival, I noticed quite a difference in their coke compared to > ours here > in the states. It tasted so much better and more like the coke of > old. I > never thought that there was a change in the taste of coke over the > years > until then. For that matter, the Canadian Sprite is also much > better too, > eh? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot
On Jan 4, 2008, at 9:37 AM, R A Bennell wrote: > > The one really good thing about McD is that it is pretty consistent. Also they have aggressive food safety rules which is not to be sneezed at, chances of dropping in at a random one and getting food poisoning is low. Sadly pick your random restaurant in any town america and chances might be good, let alone issues like hepatitis exposure. in some countries (ie russia) they own the process from the field to the frier. Similar safety also at Red Lobster, met the food safety officer on a plane flight one day, her job was to eat out alot, then take samples, temp measurements and review all the records at each restaurant in the chain. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 216k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 204k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV
On Jan 3, 2008, at 5:07 PM, John Freer wrote: > Again, I don't know how MB is handling their customers with contracts > already in place. I think buried on their site is a document that talks about it. For most of the cars you can convert from analog to digital for a fee.. How much you pay depends on the effort required, and the kickbacks you get. I think at the high end it was $1700 or something but that gave you "lifetime" free access to the service. I thought I saw a note from someone opting for that because given mercedes owner's usual desire to hang onto cars forever it made economical sense. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards
Ah, well I was looking at the Grohe UK catalog which has all sorts of nice things as compared to usa catalog and *was* wondering why the wall hung toilet assemblies looked more like a structure you'd find on front of a fork lift. On Dec 31, 2007, at 3:00 PM, LWB250 wrote: > /// > One of my favorites was the 600-700 pound guy that sat > on a wall-hung toilet, which, as you might expect, > tore out of the wall. We settled, and as a result, > re-engineered our wall hung toilets to hold nothing > short of a small car, I believe. Naturally, the > additional costs were passed on to the consumer > > Dan ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ok mac heads
I read somewhere there is a market for used cell phones (well I'm not sure you get paid for them). Apparently they are refurbished or recycled. If refurbished they are then sold into third world countries where cell phones are likely the only way to get phone service. See other diesel lists notes about STEALING copper wire, aka telephone lines Let's see NYTimes archives... Ah yes, link to http://www.recellular.com/recycling/donatePhones.asp mmm even a program to get phones to usa military folks, and Wal-mart takes them (who knew)... PS, mac head since 1984... ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity
Ah, mmm I'm sure there must be a bottle of fixer buried in the basement storage I can go breath. Speaking of billboards, 10 years back I worked on some software for a fellow that specialized in computerized color separation. During the conversion of his software we discovered that all postscript printers we could lay our hands on would only do +/- 32767 pixels. Ya that's 109 inches, but there was this fellow who had a postscript based paint gun for doing bill boards. Mmm 100 feet at 50 dpi, well that's 60,000 pixels Client mutter all sorts of words when we asked about running some 100 foot *test* samples... On Dec 30, 2007, at 11:27 AM, OK Don wrote: > The largest print we made was 4X8 feet - we turned one of the > enlargers horizontally, projected the 35mm neg onto the RC paper ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed
On Dec 27, 2007, at 3:34 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > I believe we are insanely over protective and it's caused by the > information > age we live in. Ya, has all sorts of fallout. When we were in california, wanted to buy a bike for our 6 year old. Couldn't find one! Why well because bike riding on the street ISN"T safe, therefore no kids rode bikes, thus no market for bikes. Oh a bit older and you could buy mini-mountain bikes for $$$ because that is family supervised activity in some park somewhere... ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange Smell from Crankcase - Snake Oil Suspicion
On Dec 15, 2007, at 2:50 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: > This smell sound familiar? Boy, that sentence sounds weird - rather > - looks > weird. > > Any thoughts? > > Brian some evil telfon based product? I'd say you've some gallons of really cheap CF rated oil you'll need to buy and run for 20 miles or so to help flush out what ever it is before you stick in some decent oil for longer term (thousand? mile) usage. likely change that new filter too? Mind be interesting to see what's in it... John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] EMERGENCY HOUSE HEAT
I was watching a home improvement show where they showed an alternative to this for the sump pump. It's a special pump which uses pressurized water to suck in water then off to the waste line. When the power is off and the sump pump called for it opens the water line and away it goes... wastes *lots* of drinkable water, but does provide sump pump action in a power failure. was not cheap $700. On Dec 14, 2007, at 6:07 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: > So...Check the current your furnace (blower) demands. Buy a small > inverter. > I got a 1,500W one online for about $69.00 a few years ago for sump > pump > (just in case). Get a deep cell battery. You're set. I keep the > battery on a > trickle charge. Before investing in the generator I'd use the > inverter in > power outtages and recharge the battery with one of the crs if > necessary. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 99 430E
Ah, hadn't thought of that. I'll note the W140 hydraulic tank comes with a magnet in the Filter. It's noted in the parts manual as a "Spacer" however it's just a cylindrical ring magnet which is dropped in the filter. Therefore I tossed one in the 92 and 83 wagon filter's too when I changed their fluid last summer. On Dec 14, 2007, at 5:18 PM, dave walton wrote: > I've not tried that. When placed inside the pan, they pull an amazing > amount of crud out of what otherwise appears to be clean fluid. Same > thing happens when I put them on the older power steering filters - > although I've yet to find the PS filter on the 99. The pan is ferrous. > I've not yet had an issue with them moving around when placed inside. > > -Dave Walton John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat
On Dec 11, 2007, at 8:21 PM, OK Don wrote: > I've been pondering alternative ways to heat the house when the power > is out, given our all electric house. Well I've a fireplace insert and a 6.5 Kw generator. However I note for about $100 you can buy a variety of Kerosene or propane or natural gas heaters approved for indoor use. which seems a bit better than jury-rigging a car etc and dealing with exhaust fumes. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
On Dec 10, 2007, at 8:47 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: > It's very comfortable and the driving position is excellent, road > view of a > minivan but does not feel like you are in one when you are behind > the wheel. Have driven one and I can agree, also I've driven the turbo model with the variable continuous transmission masking as a 6 or 7 speed tranny. Which is weird to drive because under max acceleration on an on-ramp it goes to near redline (likely max HP or torque) and just stays there Needless to say merging happens really fast. John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!
On Dec 10, 2007, at 3:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I looked at a little radient heater at the hardware store that can > double as a cooker, something like 14,000 BTU on high IIRC. Ahh here > it is http://www.mrheater.com/productdetails_extended.asp?catid=42&id=22 > I know it says outdoor use only but I'd guess thats to keep the law > away. Seems like it'd be a big help if there were no power. > > -Curt Careful now, a few people die every year because of carbon monoxide poisoning due to running propane/gas powered heaters inside their nicely sealed houses. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Our Cars ROCK! GPS
I think it was a river, and a ferry. He missed the point of the ferry and drove down the ramp into the river. I've a garmin (older) but they shipped me a 2007 map in Oct which seems quite accurate, certainly had all the new roads in Edmonton that were missing from the 2005 version. A friend used it to drive down the west coast to SF and LA to visit wineries last summer and told me it was extremely accurate and to be trusted. The only time they fail to follow it's advice cost them a 20 mile detour to the next overpass. When looking consider screen size and controllability. On a car trip you want to be able to easily yell or touch for gasoline stations of your choice, or find place to eat espresso etc. For some reason this is always done while driving (very unsafe). On Dec 9, 2007, at 9:17 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Reminds me of the story of the elderly German gentleman who drove > into a > lake because the GPS ordered him to go that way. John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!
On Dec 8, 2007, at 6:05 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > It is cold. Currently +9F outside. Well 30F here, balmy. However I was pleased to see on my fluke meter this am all glow plugs on the 83 measured 0.5 ohms. Starts nicely... Well I *was* looking for an excuse to buy a nice ratcheting wrench set for christmas, guess I check the 93 in the morning (hoping...) John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] IowaQ quotes
Ya, I've that on the 93 and 92 wagon. Field tested both the other day, er much easier in the 500 to abuse that lamp when wet out. Best favourite here is when my wife came home after driving 30 miles (50Km) and said oh ya the coolant lamp was on the whole way. (sigh). Oh no oops I mean the low windshield washer fluid lamp. Still wondering if she would keep driving with the low coolant lamp on tho. On Dec 7, 2007, at 1:07 PM, John Robbins wrote: > Luther wrote: >> Speaking of "the car"here's a quote from IowaQ. >> Me >> "do you have this thing floored?" >> Don >> "No, I didn't want to loose the people behind me." >> >> >> Note, the people behind us were: Regina, driving a w140 420SEL and >> Kaleb in John Robins '91? 300D 2.5. There's no way a 240D at full >> throttle could loose either of those drivers in those cars-especially >> in the 12 block town of Jefferson, IA! :D >> > > My personal favorite is when Regina figured out what the exclamation > point indicator meant in the W140. Regina talking about driver her > W140 > SD: "Oh! That thing lights up all the time! It always went away pretty > quickly so I didn't think it was worth mentioning [directed at Kaleb]" > > For those in the dark it is the traction control light telling you > that > you're loosing traction. :) > > John John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 201k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lug nut removal mistake
As a teenager I recall removal of a single lug nut from a 69 cadillac out on the farm that took all day. After rounding the nut off via crude use of vice-grips and a 4 foot length of piping, I believe we resorted to using a hack saw and cold chisel to split the nut. Sadly there was no welding torch handy otherwise we would have tried a bit of heat first. No guns, but likely one would have been used on the idiot who air torqued it to infinity and beyond when they had installed the new tires. Now I have only knowledgeable folks install lug nuts with a torque wrench, and then I double-check them when I get the vehicle home. On Dec 4, 2007, at 2:58 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > But they don't say if he got the wheel off. They say he was hit by > debris from the wheel but do not say if he was > successful. > I really hope the poor devil got the wheel off so he doesn't have to > do that again. (But I do understand his > frustration. I've been tempted on occasion to do things I know I > will regret when working on vehicles.) > > Randy John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, HD again, has anybody ever jewed down a big box store?
On Dec 2, 2007, at 3:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Well I figured out which TV I thought I might want. Although we hate Consumer Reports for their Mercedes reviews, they *do* point out yes you can negotiate a better deal on items at your box store. Given that in a given geographical region a manufacture might have a dozen vendors selling the item all at the same or different price points, then really greed enters the equation. Unless of course the item isn't available etc. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Marshall's passing?????
> through losing Marshall and then two days later her son, we don't > expect to outlive our children They were talking today on the radio how parents today likely WILL outlive their teenagers, at least in the USA because of the teenager's low exercise rates, obesity, health choices, etc. This situation has not occurred before. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?
So what resistance did you measure? Some meters might not give accurate readings? Well mind given your other comments likely they are bad. Disconnect the wires, don't drop the nuts, use one of those racheting wenches. If there is not a problem with carbon buildup they should just unscrew. Otherwise you are into fun to ensure you don't break the tips off. My copy of the Beru glow plug manual notes: Observe the breakage torque when dismantling glow plugs. On no account carry on turning - the glow plug could otherwise break. Instead, proceed according to the 3-point programme: heat up - release -unscrew: 1. Heat up: Run the engine until it is warm or apply current to the intact glow plug through a separate cable for 4-5 minutes - this heats up the glow plug and burns it free. 2. Release: Apply a generous quantity of anti-rust agent or multi-functional oil to the base of the thread and leave to work in for approx. 5 minutes. 3. Unscrew: Then start a new attempt to unscrew the plug and use suitable tools to release the glow plug from the cylinder head. (Do not exceed the maximum release tor- que - see table below. Make sure you stop before you reach the breakage torque, if necessary start a new attempt by applying heat.) After the old glow plugs have been removed, make sure you clean the thread, the pin seat and the glow plug channel with a suitable tool. Glow plug thread Breakage torque 8 mm 20 Nm 10 mm 35 Nm 12 mm 45 Nm Observe the torque specified by the manufacturer when screwing in a new glow plug: Note: The tightening torque of the connecting nut must be taken into account when dealing with glow plugs with screw connection: The Beru ring-ratchet-spanner (order no. 0 890 100 002): ideal to dismantle and assemble glow plugs, even in very tricky spots. Glow plug thread Tightening torque M 4 2 Nm M 5 3 Nm M 8 10 Nm M 10 12–15 Nm M 12 20–22 Nm Also see http://www.beru.com/english/produkte/gluehkerzen/einbautipps.php On Nov 27, 2007, at 7:55 PM, Chris Lane wrote: > Today I went outside with my newly liberated meter, and found that 3 > of my 5 > glow plugs seem to be bad. My glow plug light stopped working a > little > while back, and I have not been able to check that out until now. I > measured the impedance of each one at the relay. So, I'm figuring > that I > should just change them all. The relay seemed ok, as much as I > could check > it out today. > So my question is, is there anything funky about replacing them? > Spark > plugs are no problem, unless they are in a Toyota Previa (In which > case you > have to take out the passenger seat, and open the floor of the van > to get to > them). Its in an 82 300SD, so a 617. All five of them seem like they > should be fairly easy to get to. The 5th one looks like the > trickiest, just > because of the oil filter housing, but there should be plenty of > space. Are > there any special tools that are needed to replace them? Do I just > diconnect the wires, and get the appropriate sized wrench and start > removing > them, and then reverse the operation to install the new ones? > Thanks, > Chris > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 213k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 201k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals
On Nov 21, 2007, at 6:34 PM, OK Don wrote: > The original CDs from MB are scanned copies of the paper manuals - at > least the one's I have. Yes - most of the one's on eBay are copies of > the MB manuals. A friend of mine bought some and the quality was subnormal. He brought them by to try various CDROM readers I had to see if we could read them. One drive did, so he was happy. Obviously the cheapest drives and media is used I'd expect. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One laptop per child
On Nov 20, 2007, at 9:08 AM, archer wrote: > Gerry wrote: > I was going to do this but finally realized that the screen would > have print > that was too small for me to read with poor visual acuity. Instead > I simply > sent a $200 donation. > These laptops are interesting so I thought someone on the list might > like to > have one while making a tax deductible donation at the same time. > > The mission of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is to empower the > children of > developing countries to learn by providing one connected laptop to > every > school-age child. Ya, and the list connection would be that I worked on the software for this all summer long. However we were not ready to make the cutoff in Sept. Still Etoys is another product I've had history in building which shipped with the laptop. I'll note the keyboard is really small, the screen resolution really high, which means it's hard for older folks to read. Still it's very durable (no moving parts), has a roating/flipable screen you can read outside (B/W), an unbelievable wireless range, comes with a mozilla browser and not a single line of code from Microsoft. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] gmail question some of you might know the answer to
Well there are other ways to know if the email was opened. Google shows for example http://www.returnreceipt.com http://www.msgtag.com/Mail_Receipt_.html These use the feature called "web bugs" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_bug to let some server know when the mail was opened. Users with better security knowledge may prevent this from working. I suspect some of them likely exploit the poor security on windows which might let them run programs by just open the email. On Nov 20, 2007, at 7:49 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > suppose you send someone a lot of emails every day and they claim to > be > never receiving 5% of them or so. now you don't know if they are > really not > getting them or just getting them and losing track of them. how > does one > set google mail up to get verfication of receipt of the emal? > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] well, i've finally done it
Mmm timely, since I spent all afternoon replacing the rear seat belts in my w140, so let me cross post this since it explains how Mercedes manages the locking of the belt. Last month I got a set of rear seat belts for my W140 sedan, dealer had a garage sale where I bought a few dozen parts thus getting a great deal, so today I decided to replace then. There was virtually no tension in the belts when in comfort mode, so people complained the seat belt just laid there. I very carefully broke one clip housing(oh well) when removing the cover and managed to dropped the spring clip into the speaker compartment below(sigh), plus the right side belt assembly was a pain to get out, no idea why, new one just slipped in the housing, and the left side slipped in and out. My new seat belts were made in Poland and dated 2005, and 2007. I guess this speaks to the problem when you can buy a part for a car last made in 1999 and they've made the replacement last May. Just to understand things I took one apart. In the top plastic housing there are two steel clock springs, a large one, and a small one. There is an electromagnetic plunger that is activated in comfort mode to pull a cam to engage a ratchet so that the large spring cannot rewind the belt. Leaving only the small wound steel spring to tension the belt. Apparently this is the part that fails, the small coiled clock spring looses it's tension over time, thus no or weak rewinding. Now in the bottom plastic housing is a complicated piece of plastic engineering where a large metal ball in a cup assembly allows a ratchet wheel to move only if the ball is at the bottom of the cup. Otherwise the weighted pivot lever can't pivot down enough to disengage the racket. Now if the ball is mostly not in the bottom of the cup the lever engages a lightweight cam, the cam wheel is connected to a spring assembly which then rotates and engages an internal larger sized cam which interfaces to another ratchet which stops the out movement of the belt. I think the use of the two cams here is to ensure the force on the heaver cam won't force the ball assembly closed thus disengaging the cam, thus the reel movement doesn't directly interface with the lightweight cam assembly. This seems to imply if your car is on a steep slope, you couldn't pull the rear belts out. Anyone know if this is true? Obviously in a rollover the steel ball isn't going to be in the right place so the belt won't come out, same for a side collision or rear one because velocity changes are going to keep the ball out of the bottom of the cup. In a frontal collision the heavy dual metal cam pivots forward to latch into the metal ratchet. PS 35 Nm is the bolt tension, and they also looked like they had red threadlocker applied? The maintenance DVD doesn't say anything, just gives the Nm, I used blue threadlocker just in case. I'd doubt it's red otherwise you couldn't disassemble so must be some factory product. On Nov 17, 2007, at 12:29 PM, Sunil Hari wrote: > In my new-to-me 1988 Saab 900 turbo, I've somehow managed to lock both > seatbelts (shoulder and lap) in the retracted position. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stop me please
Ensure you get the one that came with the 2 cycle engine so you can attempt to train everyone to ensure they mix in the 2 cycle oil at the gas station, and don't forget On Nov 15, 2007, at 7:12 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > You had me right up until you mentioned all new cars looking the > same... > Makes me want a cool old Saab all that much more. The 95 is totally > unlike cars today... > > I found some old Saab ads on YouTube last night, one toutes the > 95's "Powerful 42hp engine". I almost snorted my tea... > > -Curt > John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] euro car question
The build sheet based on the VIN does (kinda) my 83 -> Dealer Nato members sales (401) my 92 300TDt -> Freiburg branch (236) my 92 S -> Canada (701) On Nov 13, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ((CAT)) wrote: > Is there a way to tell what country a euro car was originally sold > in, or produced for? Will the VIN number or something reveal that? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?
I think the pricing on w140 is undervalued because of the stigma of concern about repairs. This may result in great deals if you can find one that has the following fixed engine wiring harness evaporator vacuum pump lurking transmission issues beware of the sealed no fluid change ones. for the 3 litre head gasket for the diesel The factory rebuild engine was installed when? for the v12 throttle actuators, but if you buy one of these add 10K to any estimate for repairs. On Nov 10, 2007, at 10:48 AM, Steve MacSween wrote: > on 11/10/07 13:14, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> First run of W140s, except the electronics. > > Can you define 'first run' for me (I was off the list for quite a > while and > the 140 talk seems to have gained momentum in that time) > > This talk of 140s has me drooling. Always liked the look, but heard > nothing > but 'run away, run away'. Some deals floating about in the area > now. No one > buys them here. Local wholesaler has had one in his driveway for 18 > months. > > I have heard good things about the lower-spec ones they sold in > Europe. > > Mac John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned & purple...
Depending on what you have for lamps/lens the higher wattage bulbs could melt things because of higher heat. Normally this is not a problem for mercedes assembles that are not USA specific. You are running 20% higher wattage thru the wires, normally this is not a problem for mercedes, but your milage may vary depending on the year. This might require installing relays and running extra wiring, likely I would do that for my w123 since the wiring there is technically marginal for current flow. But technically it's not needed to be done. now if you run 100W bulbs the two issues above become much higher/ riskier On Nov 9, 2007, at 2:06 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: > "but at the expense/risk of > running higher wattage." > > What is the expense/risk? Higher wattage bulbs don't last as long? > > Thanks, > > Chris > ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels Vs Hybrids
I'm not sure this is quite true, I was reading somewhere they are forced to buy equipment from elsewhere and that equipment meets current nasty first world environmental standards (such as they are), thus emissions are much lower than oh say any usa coal fired plant given perhaps they are all 30 years old. On Nov 9, 2007, at 9:16 AM, LarryT wrote: > Hi Allan - > You're right - the Chinese will open the flue on the smoke stack > and "let > 'er rip"! > John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 5w50
Being in Quebec your local Esso agent (see phone book) should have anything and everything Mobil. Mind you need to buy a box of 4 by 4L jugs of Delvac 1. On Nov 8, 2007, at 9:20 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: > Anyone know any reason I ought not to use this for winter in an OM617? > > I asked about M1 winter grades a while back and the consensus was > more or > less 5w40. However, whoever does the stocking here in Canada sits > on their > brains as far as I can tell. 15w40 or 5w40 are not even available > on special > order. Duh. > > I've checked both WalMart and Crappy Tire. > > If I want Delvac 5w40 I will have to drive to Ogdensburg NY to the > WallyMart > there. > > Thanks > > -- > "Mac" > Steve MacSween > Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) > Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s > Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) > SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle) > > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bio
On Nov 8, 2007, at 6:48 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: > what does the cost of Corn have to do with BioDiesel? i'd never > heard of > anyone anywhere using Corn for BioDiesel; it's far too low-yield and > doesn't make good enough fuel to even bother with. i've only heard of > Corn being used (in the US) for making Ethanol, not BioDiesel. That would be E85 or E15? or the 10% ethanol used in top tier gasoline . Lots of gasoline being consumed in the USA. Lots of kickbacks to make and consume E85... >"it's far too low-yield and > doesn't make good enough fuel to even bother with." Why should that stop any USA congressman? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Canadian Postal Money Order
On Nov 8, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: > Yeah, But I am not miffed at you. It has been fun corresponding with > you. I am miffed at the bank, cause it was in US dollars. Like I > said, the US and Canada are so little different, some of this border > stuff seems really stupid. We have "most favored nation" and "free > trade" with china. I don't ever recall hearing that our most nearly > alike countries, like Canada and OZ have that status. Try wiring euros to europe My canadian bank cheerfully charged me 30E for that ($44 usa). This after snagging a good % for converting from cnd to euros in the first part... John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels Vs Hybrids
On Nov 8, 2007, at 8:02 AM, LarryT wrote: > Along with the electrical consumption req'd to make steel is the power > needed to make Aluminum - used in ever increasing amounts to save > weight and > increase mpg's. Alum needs much more electricity than steel. Up here in the Pacific NW during the time when Enron was screwing the electrical rates in California one of the smelters actually sent everyone home for a year fully paid because they found it was much more $$$ to resell their allotment of electricity bought years before to California at the daily spot rate. *very profitable* on lots of MegaWatts John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 FM antenna question, once more
Well that depends on of course the year, but since you've a diesel it's an 92/93? In looking at the manual With bumper/rear window antenna the rear bumper is designed for FM reception, the signal is routed via the FM bumper antenna amplifier installed on the left side in the thrunk to the AM rear window antenna amplifier on the left C pillar. The integrated rear window antenna is designed for AM reception and routed to the left C pillar Other docs talk of the FM bumper antenna amplifier which is located under the lower left wheelhouse cover. Well at yet more that talk about converting the integrated antenna to a tri-band mast by disconnecting the AM and FM amp feeds and redirecting to the tri-band aware mask. First tho I'd remove the driver sides wheel well cover and see if there is a FM antenna amplifer down there in the bumper corner. On Nov 7, 2007, at 4:52 PM, Walt Lasher wrote: > Subject: W140 FM antenna question AGAIN > > My FM is intermittently fuzzy, where is the FM antenna located, > Is it in > the regular antenna or in the rear bumper? > I think I need to check the connections. > > Walt Lasher > W140 S350 > Everett, WA > > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: winmail.dat > Type: application/ms-tnef > Size: 3636 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ > attachments/20071107/7ad393df/attachment.bin > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Wagon Questions
Well unless you live in Canada and want a 92 or earlier w124 diesel from Europe or Japan (where most benz except the G-wagons seem to be left hand drive). Pricing runs 9 to 12K Canadian FOB Japan, you'll need to figure out how much that is in worthless greenbacks tho. On Nov 7, 2007, at 10:47 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > 87 was the only year for a diesel 124 wagon > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor= ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned & purple...
On Nov 7, 2007, at 6:29 AM, Christopher McCann wrote: > Got it. I thought of upgrading the SD to HID (High Int. Dis.), but > it was too expensive, so I upgraded to H4/HB2/9003, which has made > a world of difference. I'll note if you use H4 you have a choice of now using Philips X-Treme Power H4 or Osram Night Breaker H4 Both I think use the concept of reflecting infrared lighwaves back to the filament making it burn hotter. I'll note this is fairly new to car bulbs but is has been used in Philips 90W IR outdoor bulbs for awhile now. Osram also makes a Hyper H4 which is 70/65w versus the 60/55w normally found. In my reading the Hyper bulbs get the nod for the brightest bulb, but at the expense/risk of running higher wattage. Otherwise apparently the Philips are the brightest H4 bulbs at the moment using normal wattage. > Do the HID bulbs last SUPER long? That would justify the price, in > my mind. Yes regular tungsten based bulbs are rated in 100 of hours using a standardized test procedure. HID bulbs are rated in thousands of hours, thus for example my burned out bulb is the original one used in a car which had day time running headlamps for a 10 year period. They speak of the bulb life as the "life of the car" we mercedes owners know that means heh? 7 years or something... I note that on the island here I always see Smart cars running with burn out headlamps since they are DRL and use H7 high intensity bulbs which have a low hundreds of hours rating and of course replacement of the bulb is a non-trivial affair. You can get bulbs which have higher hour ratings but they produce less light ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned & purple...
No these are High Intensity Discharge bulbs with xenon gas type D2R http://www.kfztech.de/images/kfztechnik/elo/xenon2.jpg your bulbs are tungsten fired bulbs with Xenon gas type HB2/9003/H4 http://www.rallylights.com/hella/H4.asp To confuse you my w140 came with H4/H3 (1993), then I upgraded the assembly to H7/H1/H1( new for 1995), then tripped over a set of Xenons (cheap) D2R( new for 1997?) A philips D2R bulb costs on the order of $145 (more/less depending on who claims to make it... ) On Nov 6, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: > Are these HID? > > I picked up a pair of Hella Xenon bulbs (H2 9003), for under $50 > the other day. > > Chris > John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 210k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Wagon Questions
If it has the ASD feature like my 92 300TDt then it should have two return lines to the hydraulic reservoir, screwed on top of the tank. one line is the return feed from the suspension system 2nd line is the return feed from the ASD system. without ASD there will only be one line. On Nov 6, 2007, at 2:33 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > I am looking at a 124 Wagon. It is a 1994 with 132,000 miles. The > evap > has been replaced. The car is in fantastic shape. Does this model > have > the wiring harness problem or does that start in 95 with the > wagon. It > is for sale for $8500 - which is WAY too high. However, the car is > practically spotless. It is white with a blue interior (there seem > to be > a lot of them in this combination) Really nice interior. The rear > suspension is in good shape and the hydraulic fluid was flushed and > filled. It is NOT a 4-Matic, but I do think it has the ASD (or > whatever > the traction control acronym is). My questions are: > > > > 1.What is a reasonable price for this car in excellent shape with > a big book of service records and a $3000 evap already done. > 2.Any other problems specific to these cars that I should check? > > 3.Does the M104 engine have head gasket failures like the 103? > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 2001 Ford Expedition (but still looking for a nice Benz Wagon) > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 210k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] xenon bulbs burned & purple...
Sure work on the trunk and rear seats, and the front of the sedan feels wanted... On the way home this morning, when I walk around the car to close the gate. Gee the driver's side xenon lamp is PURPLE, not blue, PURPLE... Wife takes car out at lunch, comes back and no light on driver side. Sigh. Fortunately earlier this summer I had picked up a busted xenon headlamp set on ebay and determined the xenon ballests, ignitor pairs and two bulbs were fine. I hadn't bothered to swap the bulbs, so drag that out of storage, try one. Mmm blue, versus the passenger side which is more warmer. Apparently as the bulbs age they tend to go warmer in color, less blue. Swap in the other bulb, both blue. Ah likely both bulbs coming from a florida car have seen little use. Unlike the original bulbs which were from a Canadian car thus daylight running lamps and always on. Well at least I didn't have to shell out $100 for a bulb, or disassemble a headlamp to replace something. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 210k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] working on the w140
Early this summer we replaced the distributor caps, rotors, wires, plugs etc. on the w140. Occasionally it would have a slight miss, that they felt was perhaps due to the EGR valve which wouldn't hold a vacuum. Oddly the dealer said this part wasn't available anymore. A week back I ordered one from Rusty (thanks) plus the gasket, I suspect the parts guy mistyped the part number since not only was it available the price he quote me was complete fiction. That arrived and I replaced it today. The service manual makes the job sound easy, the EGR is located on front of the top of the engine block, however the hard U shaped A/C tube is mounted right in front of it and it seems you need a very small diameter hex socket/extension in order to get between the tube and the rim of the EGR to tighten the forward screw/bolt (real pain given it's sitting right here...) The old EGR actually would open but leak like crazy, the vacuum setup being a gas engine has a draw from the intake manifold via a nipple screwed into the manfold right beside the EGR, then off to a generic vent valve the same as the ones you find for the overpressure hose on the ALDA. According to the manual the EGR operates according to the engine maps when the temp is > 49C and the engine RPM < 3800, to introduce exhaust into the intake manifold to reduce oxygen to reduce combustion temps to reduce NxO . I guess I see how it affects any misfires, normally when in use it it would draw a bit of air then hold the vacuum, so perhaps continuous drawing air had side-effects. After this I decided to tackle why the trunk closes funny or doesn't close. Actually it would pop open even when locked! After reviewing the docs it seems there is adjustments to mate the lid eye-latch to the vacuum assembly, then the lock assembly mates to the latch. Once you mate the dual parts together you need to adjust both the eye-latch on the lid which moves in 4 directions and the lock assembly latch on the lower frame which moves up/down, if you transverse align the lower latch the manual says the lock mech will malfuction. I guess that means pop open unexpectedly. After removing the cover plate I discover in fact one bolt holding the lower latch assembly is tight, the other is just hanging there. Oh well of course it's funky since it's allowing the latch to move transversally thus malfunctioning. Oddly it seems you need a small adult to climb into the trunk to adjust everything since everything is visible and accessible from in there. Alas one was not handy I resorted to using a video camera to record how everything mated, and spent a good hour attempting to get everything alighted and the height correct. 100% better, still I think I need to compare it to another w140 to understand if just closing the trunk slowly by hand should make the eye-latch activate and close things. You have to thunk it close, but now it closes each time, before it would bounce at least 75%of the time, given it was flexing the lower assembly that isn't unexpected, well and pop open unexpectedly. Tomorrow if the sun is still co-operating I'm going to replace both rear seatbelt assemblies since the weak comfort spring takeup is faulty in both seats. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 211k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT things you notice on a bicycle
On Nov 1, 2007, at 1:52 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > I think bicycles belong on sidewalks, terrorizing pedestrians as > they should. Ah, well here the city has decided (at great expense) that taking your major four lane road, then turning it into a bike route by adding two bike lanes, and a traffic calming center median barriers/gardens. This of course turns that 4 lane road into 2 lanes... Then they wonder why traffic flow is congested? John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?
On Nov 1, 2007, at 11:22 AM, John Robbins wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> I think TV screens in the back seat to pacify the rug-rats as a >> substitute for effective parenting are lame too, but that's another >> topic. > Oddly this has had an interesting effect on kids today. Because we have graduated driver training here, meaning the licensing for teens is not a joke and it's actually hard to get a license we parent have found that since the kids are hauled about in comfort with video, etc etc, they have *no* incentive to get their license, why bother driving that's distracting... PS teenage girls seem immune from this btw, it seems to be a male thing which us Dads find so bizarre. Oh and I understand Command video consoles in Europe actually give you TV reception too... Mind there they understand the issues of driving and distractions. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 210k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] center console wood 140
This depends on the year. There is a thread here http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=161283 If you have a two piece console wood piece there are two screws located in the ash tray holding the lower part edge onto the console frame, they run horizontal to the wood, not vertical or offset. Beware of stripping the nice plastic threads then it becomes impossible to remove the screws thus impossible to remove the lower part. On Nov 1, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ((CAT)) wrote: > Anybody know how to remove the center console wood on a 140? I > cant seem to figure it out. It looks like the ash tray needs to > come out but I cant seem to get it out either. Looks like ther are > a couple of screws holding the shifter wood, but looks like maybe > the climate control wood has to come out first, which I cant figure > out how to get that out either. Help. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- ==== === John M. McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd. http://www.smalltalkconsulting.com === ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300SE ??
Ah from wikipedia >The 1996 model W210 E-Class carried over the 4-speed automatic transmission from the previous W124 generation E-Class. In 1997, Mercedes installed in the E-class its newer, >electronically- controlled model 722.6 5-speed automatic transmission that first saw duty in 1996 in the V8-powered W140 S-class models. The 722.6 transmission now powers numerous >Daimler-Chrysler vehicles. The 4- speed and 5-speed transmissions are both fairly robust, although the 4-speed has a slight edge in durability. The 5-speed transmission is "sealed for >life." Mercedes-Benz engineered the transmission fluid to last as long as the transmission's expected lifetime. Many owners do not share Mercedes' expectations for the transmission's >lifetime. Since the frequency of fluid changes directly affects the length of a transmission's usable lifetime, many owners and repair shops recommend renewing the fluid every 60,000 to >100,000 miles. On Oct 24, 2007, at 2:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > no, completely different, its a 5 speed trans. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300SE ??
head gasket issues on the 3 liter engine. and the transmission shifts into reverse in how many seconds? On Oct 24, 2007, at 8:47 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > Wiring/electrical issues, door closers that dont work cost $600 to > fix, > evaporator leaks, if ac not working, figure at least $3500 to fix. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 210k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 199k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Low Sulfur Fuel Lubricity...Am I Nuts?
On Oct 16, 2007, at 8:35 AM, ernest breakfield wrote: >'twould be interesting if we were ever able to find out the > details of these IP "trashings"; for example, are we talking about > homebrew BioD, or some otherwise sub-standard BioD? >of course if they were running unheated (S/W)VO, they were just > asking for trouble. This would be home brew BioD and I'll certainly bet (S/W)VO ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: would you buy a rental car?
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rental+car +abuse&search=Search Still they would be newer, they likely had regular approved service, how would you know the treatment was *any* different than a car from some used car lot which has no history... Is there some large difference in pricing driving this decsion? On Oct 16, 2007, at 8:58 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Couple of people I know have been happy with cars they bought from > Enterprise. I've also heard horror stories about the things people do > to rental cars. Any opinions? > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 208k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, generator
Well regardless of what they imply by american flags etc, I'll note it looks the same as any other diesel generator made in China. Some vendors supply GFCI outlets and remote starting btw, and some for a few bucks more come with sound insulating covers. Like say http://cgi.ebay.com/LONGEVITY-6500-WATT-SILENT-DIESEL-6-5KW- GENERATOR-6000_W0QQitemZ280162269729QQihZ018QQcategoryZ106437QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I have a 6500 Kw gas generator (honda powered) I bought in 1999 and I know from experience (50 straight hours last winter) that it will power, oh say some lights, the entertainment system, the office computers, a space heater or a hot plate, the fully automagic espresso coffee machine, and the fridge. So lights, TV, some heat, fridge, excellent coffee, minimal cooking. But no hot water. Still it's better than the neighbours who in the 28F weather had to flee to hotels. As pointed out you need a 10Kw + unit to really provide central gas heating and likely hot water, add in a stove (that's more...) On Oct 15, 2007, at 4:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > What do you all think about this little generator? Will it power a > house in a blackout? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/6500-Watt-Generator-10-hp-Diesel-Electric- > Start_W0QQitemZ260171250393QQihZ016QQcategoryZ106437QQssPageNameZWDVWQ > QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 208k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Low Sulfur Fuel Lubricity...Am I Nuts?
On Oct 15, 2007, at 2:35 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: > > of course, there are lots of stories of people who take > advantage of > these motors durability and manage to get away with running all > kinds of > things in them for a *while*, but it never seems to last for the long > run. i've seen the inside of some relatively low-mileage 617s that ran > unheated VO, and they were pretty gunked up. Well up here in Canada where we've Diesel Powered Smarts the fellows in the back room at the mercedes dealership tell me they've sent off quite a few IP where the owner has run questionable biodiesel or SVO and "trashed" things... I'll assume since the iP is only for 3 cyls, why it must only be 1/2 the price of a om603 pump eh? Certainly if it's sitting in a box waiting to be shipped somewhere that can't be cheap Evidence shows those new fangled IPs aren't as forgiving as the ones in a 617. Exposing anything with bluetec in the name to such fuels gives me the shivers... John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 208k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] overused shorthand
No it's earlier than that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_(novel) On Oct 2, 2007, at 11:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > < Star Trek > series>> > > Star Trek? Oh my goodness gracious sakes. > > RLE ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'll note if you have a early W140 transmission (pre 95? non- electronic) then if you ask mercedes for a rebuilt one, you will find out they don't have any in stock, thus require your core to rebuild it at their approved rebuild centre, helpfully located elsewhere in the country. Interestingly although they shipped mine via truck freight to the rebuild center, once rebuilt it became part of *official* inventory and thus was eligible for free air freight shipping back. On Sep 17, 2007, at 7:06 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his > transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, > so it is > not a real concern of mine. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Blinker relay
Well in my 83 300TD it was located on the driver's side of the transmission stick shift under the wood console. On Sep 16, 2007, at 6:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello, I'm new to the list, but not new to Benz ownership. I've got > an 85 300D turbo. I lost blinkers both turn and emergency and would > like to replace the blinker relay, but can't find it. Anyone happen > to know where to look for the relay? > > Thanks, > -- > Rick Taylor > The Old Shop Teacher > Smack Dab in the middle of the US > Topeka, KS > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 383k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My latest score
On Sep 15, 2007, at 6:37 PM, tom savage wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> I didnt think you liked 140's. Did you sell one that was your >> parents >> or something? So tell about the new one you bought? Also tell about >> this old beat up 95? They getting rid of it? > > I've warmed up considerably to 140s lately, especially as they keep > getting cheaper. The one I more or less inherited was sold a > couple of > years ago. '95 S320 #2 will be for sale as soon as I clean it up and > replace a wheel bearing. 80k miles and one owner but not properly > maintained. Was waiting for the ferry 2 weeks back and talked to a fellow w140 owner. He bought his 92 300sel (or is that 320) from his ford dealer for $4900. Then wandered over to the mercedes dealer and spent another $3500 to replace/fix everything from wiring harness to ignition system/caps/rotors/wires & brake pads/etc. Didn't appear to have any A/C issues. I'll note 80's w123 diesel sell up here in the NW (or at least try to) for that much btw I likely spent upwards of $3K on mine this summer when we did the 90k mile service and replaced all the ignition components ($400ish for sparkplug (Beru wires,etc...)) > I don't know if the evaporator issue was ever truly fixed as I've > heard > of '97s losing them, but they did get better over time. I believe they migrated to using the evaporator from the E class with a baffle. That seemed to solve the problem. Earlier replacements just stuck in the same oem defective evaporator which of course would fail again. John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Second chance ebay offers
On Sep 10, 2007, at 7:47 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > There'll be another bus along in awhile > if you don't get it. Bid what you think is a fair price, and forget > about it. Just MHO. The ebay automatic search function is also great way to find a part without endless checking on your part. For example my S class had a bad Xenon ballast, (about $500 from dealer). Be patient, after 4 months of searching up popped a sale of broken set of xenon lamps with buy it now, $200 later I've two sets of ballasts & ignitors plus bulbs. Dealer pricing about $2300. Rusty will sell for less, but likely not for $200. John 1983 300TDt 383k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Air cells W124
It thought it was more a function of time, relating to how long it takes for the nitrogen in the sphere to leak thru/past the rubber housing. Wondering about the spheres in my 93 500SEL... On Sep 4, 2007, at 11:36 PM, Peter Merle wrote: > How long do these "normally" last when vehicle is drived on normal > hard > surface . I have recently purchased the W124 with slef leverling rear > suspension and it appears the air cell's have failed - rear suspesion > very hard and jittery. According to previous owners maintainance > records > this was last done only some 6 km prior. > PEter > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 204k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Airport Express
Also the Airport Express has optical audio out, and you can then setup your itunes app to beam music to the airport, then onwards to your A/V system. Thus I've a gigabyte hub, & airport express lurking in the A/V cabinet so I can get internet access downstairs, but also beam music to the amp. On Aug 25, 2007, at 8:13 PM, archer wrote: >> <> >> >> That's all. Plug your printer into it plus the cable from the >> cable modem. >> No >> configuring at all unless you want to make your network secure. >> RLE > - > Interesting. If I didn't have several Linksys hubs already, I'd > try it. > $18 is pretty cheap for anything from Apple. They must be changing > their > pricing policies. The high price of their stuff has been what's > always > deterred me from trying it. > Gerry John 1983 300TDt 383k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Wheaton Van Lines
On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:28 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > We had insurance and they still only reimbursed us $.45 per pound, > regardless of the items' value. The industry is pathologically > under-regulated. Don't get my wife started on this... 5 boxes or so gone... They didn't write down exactly what was in the box cause it said (bedroom 4d) and even tho you have 'full' insurance since there is no record of what it was, then mmm 0.45 lb... At least today you can digitally photograph everything that goes into the boxes... Assuming they will accept that evidence versus wanting a hand written record, so get it in writing that you can use photographs. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] thoughts on diesel clatter
On Aug 11, 2007, at 8:36 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > A Diesel Purge treatment will fix this. My 240D engine is very good > about > telling me when it is time to run on Purge for a half hour. Ok, back home after doing that mountain driving. In the reverse route the grades are 4-6% versus 8% so couldn't run flat out because that exceeded the 110+10% km/hr speed limit, as mentioned earlier at 8% I could only hold it at 120 km/hr, however coasting down that same grade we hit 146 km/hr according to the GPS. (gas cars coast much faster btw) I did manage to raise the temp to about 110C over a 6% grade covering 25 km, versus the 100C on the shorter 8% grade. Tomorrow I'll run a Diesel Purge treatment and see what happens to the noise and have my garage check the exhaust system for issues. I recall they mentioned a small hole or something last time it was in, perhaps it's much bigger now. As a bonus I saw a Unimog (euro plates I think, box on back) east of Vancouver, roaring along at 70 km/hr on highway #1, plus a late 80's w124 300TE/fourmatic with cargo rack and carrier. John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 203k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 192k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Mac G3 parts
On Aug 15, 2007, at 7:53 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > TO Wonko: Yes it is 266 Mhz, but unlike 266 on windows, a 266 G3 > will run OS 9 or OS 10, illustrator and other Adobe software just > fine. IN fact these will replace G3 233 machines that are performing > satisfactorily. They were just so cheap, that I told them they > should get into these and add some drive space and dvd > capability. These also have way more memory that their old machines. Actually a few weeks back I updated a friends G3 266Mhz powermac from 9.2.2 to 10.3 with XPostFacto I could have updated to 10.4 I understand but needed the optional CD set since 10.4 is DVD, and all I had was a 10.3.x CD set. http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ I'll note with 384MB (or so) of RAM the machine ran 10.3.x just fine. Slow but given it was a free obsolete computer minus the new operating system cost it was quite the bargin. Plus given it had a pci video card means it now runs two monitors too. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] NYC- was- Mann Oil Filters Coming Apart
On Aug 14, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > She cooks like a typical home cook and that's her appeal. 95 > percent of > America's kitchens would fail their own state's health inspection. > And I > can run down a list of the greatest home violations. Our local health authority offers courses in food safety to the public for a nominal fee. They are really for training restaurant workers, however anyone can take them. Cheap, takes a day. Very educational, also beneficial since you can wander into a restaurant and decide if the staff is out to poison you before you order anything... John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 203k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 192k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] thoughts on diesel clatter
Well since my 500SEL is busy having a rebuilt transmission installed I was forced to cart four people across the rockies up the Coquihalla Highway 5 to 8% grade for nearly 3000 feet of altitude in the 92 wagon. For reference the OM603 will only do 75 mph flat out up the 8% grade, water temp rose from 85C to 100C. That and another 500 miles of mountain driving and 250 miles of flat land. After all this my wife noticed the clatter is *much* louder at idle, much more clatter/bearings bouncing/burbling kinda noise. I wondering if I knocked loose lots of carbon (mind our normal driving over the last 40K miles has been highway), and it's causing all this racket? Well that or blew a exhaust gasket (don't think so) or muffler joint. PS Saturday night in a unnamed rednecked city, never seen so many chipped dodge ram 3500s. When they stomp the throttle at the intersections, billowing clouds of black diesel smoke, same on the highway, mind at 80 mph it's lots of roar and smoke, not much acceleration, no need to check blind spots you sure can hear them. John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools and Quality
On Aug 3, 2007, at 7:37 PM, LWB250 wrote: > > That also doesn't factor in the cost savings in energy > efficiency. While I can't imagine water heater > technology has gotten to the point of really major > gains in efficiency over the last 10 years, with other > appliances it is definitely a consideration. Actually they pointed out the insulation was better on the 12 year ones, thus decreasing the carbon footprint. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 193k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools and Quality
Ya, consumer reports sawed a bunch in half a year back or so. They said the 12 year ones were seriously different inside. Better quality, better durability, better engineering. In fact price versus what you got was way better. But I do recall they said the 3 versus the 5 year ones were the same. This did not stop my 12 year GE one from leaking in the first six months. On the other hand they replaced it at no costs for anything that afternoon. On Aug 3, 2007, at 6:15 PM, LWB250 wrote: > Having just purchased and installed a water heater > last weekend, I would beg to differ with you on > that > > Yes, the warranty does work out to about $10/year as > you move up the scale, however, there are also > differences in construction and components as well. > > For instance, the 6 year warranty heater I considered > had plain copper elements. The 12 year warranty > heater ($70 more) had stainless steel. It also had a > solid state controller that monitors usage and > "learns" the usage patterns, using them to turn down > the heater when there is no demand expected (like in > the middle of the night.) > > I have no idea what the value of the additional items > is from a manufacturing standpoint, suffice to say > that they are probably worth the difference. > > Dan John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 200k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 192k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] what wheels fit a W126
When my son was doing blacksmithing we shipped an Anvil that way. The little girl at the desk said, oh let me carry the package out for you... We said, I don't think let the two of us come in back to carry it. 220lb or something... Cheap and we certainly weren't concerned if it was packed well... . On Jul 30, 2007, at 4:23 PM, E M wrote: > I've head some people say you can ship such items on GreyHound > buses for > much less than FedEx and others. If you have a terminal near you, > may be > worth giving them a call and getting a quote. > > Ed > 300E John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 199k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $400,000 Sprinter
Mmm, my dealer had one in which my wife lusted after, it was ony $80k ish (used) I think it was > $120k or so to the original buyer so I'd think $400K is a lot of gold faucets or something. Still it looked quite nice, like a normal sprinter van until you got closer and saw it had another 4 feet or so of length on the back as compared to the other sprinters I see running about. On Jul 23, 2007, at 2:17 PM, John Robbins wrote: > http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-07-22-sprinter_N.htm > > ___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] IPod sales
You report market share numbers, then say you don't count the numbers from apple's stores or apple online sales, or costco. So where do the numbers come from then? Staples? Craig's list? obsolete product sales from tiger distributing? If you don't count sold items from Apple's normal retail channels then is that 72.7% bigger? Likely... On Jul 17, 2007, at 4:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> <> costco, >> and online so likely that 72.7% is higher for the few gazzillion >> ipods sold >> thru their channels not counted here.>> >> > What's odd about it? As of some time late last year, Apple reported > Ipod > sales at 100 million units. > > I don't own one. > > RLE ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vista
Ya, own is 100% "NPD reported figures for January 2007, reporting on a quarter billion dollars of MP3 players: NPD’s numbers only cover retailers that supply it with data, which excludes Apple, Costco, online sales, and mail order outlets. 1. Apple 72.7% 2. Sandisk 8.9% 3. Microsoft 3.2% 4. Creative Labs 2.9% 5. Samsung 2.0% " Oddly Apple sells lots of ipods at their Apple stores, plus at costco, and online so likely that 72.7% is higher for the few gazzillion ipods sold thru their channels not counted here. On Jul 17, 2007, at 3:41 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Apple doesn't own the music player business, and the EU is going to > force them to open up services -- at that point, there are several > other manufacturers that sell good ones (some of my friends already > have them). Cell phones, we shall wait and see, that one I don't > think will work so well. > > Peter > John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vista
On Jul 16, 2007, at 8:50 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Wozniak and Jobs made an epic miscalculation Ya, but they are going to own the music player (that I think they do already?) and cell phone business. You wait... Oddly all of their solutions in this area are Microsoft free zones too. Oddly the consumer is extremely happy about that. I'll refrain from counting my computers, so that only leaves three for other family members, but there are 3 ipods and 4 cell phone which like will likely morph into 3 iphones at some point, and the ipods being resold (not at worthless windows crappy computer prices I might add, good resell value on these). Or maybe not, spares or dropped in cars etc. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines
On Jul 16, 2007, at 3:57 PM, E M wrote: > Let me throw this out; I've never known a North American company to > set up shop in China, or to switch to suppliers from China because > they were trying to improve quality or offer a better product. I'm > sure there is quality control in China, but the quality is > controlled at a made in China level. I still think the good old US > has some of the highest quality standards in the world, be it a > wrench, auto part, garmet, or food product. Perhpas if all these > stores keep selling junk long enough, todays "junk" will become > the new accepted standard. That would be ashame! Then again, what > do I know, Walmart seems to be doing ok, so the people have spoken > with their wallets. :-) > > If I seem to be waving the stars and stripes at times, just to let > you all know, I'm not even American, but I recognise a good thing > when I see it! :-) > > Ed > 300E Sadly this becomes a junk $10 wrench, versus a quality forever $50 wrench. Well the risk is? Sadly that becomes a junk $30 tire that blows up, versus a $80 tire that likely will not. Way more risk, but not for the Chinese factory for some reason. As I type this on an apple mac book pro which *is* made in china and apparently has a degree of quality control standards since it has the lowest historical repair issues for computers as collected by Consumer Reports. PS should get oil in there too, managed to mention CR, macs, and tires all in one msg. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines
This isn't so much a made in china thing, it's an issue with quality control and expectations from the buyer. It's not as if Sear actually had factories making this stuff (did they? Perhaps 100 years back?), they sent engineering specs (maybe not?) out and had USA companies build the stuff, then should have had QA confirm it was upto the engineering specs. Well maybe Sears tossed all their engineers so no-one is qualified to do that type of work, likely again too. Now they have factories in China make it, So where is the weak link, are the specs if they even exist crummy to begin with, or is there no quality checking? likely too. mmm, yet another example. I friend of mine bought some garage/shop cabinetry from Sears. the sides are particle board, he now has 6 sets he is returning today. All six sets have fractures on the particle boards. Why? Well he thinks they stacked them oh say 1000 deep on some freighter so the weight fractured the ones at the bottom. Oh another diesel board a trucker there was complaining that taking supplies to Japan car plants in Alabama was the worst because they would reject the shipment if the plastic wrap wasn't to the specification. Why? Well if the supplier couldn't follow the instructions for wrapping the box, why would you think they read the specs for metallurgy involved? So if the spec says don't stack more than 50 deep, likely written on the box too, then you get them stacked 500 deep, why would you accept that? Apparently Sears does... On Jul 16, 2007, at 1:51 PM, E M wrote: > I went to Sears with the hope I'd find US made stuff too. All the > socket > sets and wrenches were made in China. I walked out with my money > in my > pocket. John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] reifen
On Jul 15, 2007, at 1:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I don't know what a B200 is but MB's OE tires are "all season" > which means > they're not so good at anything. > > RLE We being in Canada we get stuff way before the USA, perhaps as a trial run to see if they should bother with the not-invented here USA market. http://www.theanswerisb.ca/ The fact it comes with summer tires is interesting because it does snow up here and as you see http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp? tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiSportContact+2 Those won't take you up the driveway on the first bit of snow. As mentioned earlier it had a CVT transmission hiding as a 7 speed tranny. You could bury the pedel and it would go to 6,500 rpm and sit there as it climbed to 70 mph on an onramp. John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap tires
On Jul 14, 2007, at 7:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On another tire note, I have informed the new car manager at Phil > Smart MB in > Seattle that my new C300, due in about ninety days, had damned well > better > not have Continental tires on it. I don't want Michelins, either, > but of the > two. Oddly up here in the pacific NW when the dealer hands me the keys to the B200 loaner it has Continental SUMMER tires on it. I really have to wonder what's going to happen when winter and some snow arrives. Perhaps they'll smile and tell all the new owners oh we've a deal on winter tires and steel rims for you... John 1983 300TDt 386k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 198k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 193k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
