Re: [MBZ] Ammeter installation wire size

2011-01-24 Thread John Robbins
On 1/22/2011 9:48 PM, OK Don wrote: Also - I measured current with the ignition switch off - it showed periodic (q 2-3 second) drains of 200 to 250 mA. that didn't last but a fraction of a second. That's where your problem is. Start pulling fuses until that stops and go from there! John

Re: [MBZ] 94 S500 trade

2010-10-17 Thread John Robbins
On 10/17/2010 10:23 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: not to hijack your thread, but what do you suggest I do with my car? Remember, I live in a neighborhood with an HOAI can't be parting it out in the frount yard. Put it on craigslist for $100? ___

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-09 Thread John Robbins
On 9/9/2010 9:08 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: To my mind that is every bit as esthetically appealing as a squashed toad. I agree! However, I was driven around in one when I was at a dealership a while back, and they are HUGE inside. HUGE I tell ya! John

Re: [MBZ] 05 320CDI

2010-09-09 Thread John Robbins
On 9/9/2010 9:53 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Like a Chrysler minivan? Probably. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] When did R134a start?

2010-07-16 Thread John Robbins
On 7/16/2010 1:50 PM, Allan Streib wrote: What's the earliest year that MB used R134A refrigerant from the factory for north america? Were there any issues early that were resolved in later years? My old '92 300D had r134 from the factory. No issues that I know of! John

[MBZ] 500SE For Sale

2010-07-07 Thread John Robbins
My brother bought Kaleb's Uncle's 500SE. We've played around with it for a little bit, but we've decided to get rid of it. Greg went and joined the Navy, and I need to get rid of the amount of stuff I have in case I move across country. 1983 500SE Euro, green on green, cloth seats, manual

Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test results for W123 turbodiesel engine

2010-07-06 Thread John Robbins
On 7/6/2010 2:33 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Cylinder 1- 220-225 2- 220 3- 200 4- 210 5- 230 My mechanic says the readings are way too low to allow the engine to start in cold temps due to worn rings. He says a new engine rates at 400, and that 275 is the absolute limit. Any comments?

Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test results for W123 turbodiesel engine

2010-07-06 Thread John Robbins
On 7/6/2010 3:38 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: How would one confirm leaky testing? Don't risk it and assume junk engine or stuck rings? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Soo.... Anybody need or know of someone who's hiring engineers?

2010-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Just found out I have until August 15th. Yay. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Soo.... Anybody need or know of someone who's hiring engineers?

2010-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Computer Engineer I've only been working full time for 3 years now, but I have five semesters of co-op and about two years of undergrad research. So I don't have a significant amount of specialization at the moment, but I like to think I'm not the typical fresh college grad either. I've

Re: [MBZ] W210 spring hangars

2010-06-25 Thread John Robbins
On 6/24/2010 6:42 PM, John Reames wrote: Gotta hate 'em. (sitting in a parking lot... When I needed to turn the wheel 100 degrees to go straight, I decided to call for a tow... At that point inspection finally revealed a separation at the back of the hangars...) Ouch You going to get it

Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns

2010-06-11 Thread John Robbins
On 6/11/2010 1:05 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I only use OE or OEM radiator hoses. They are still noticeably better than any third party hoses. I only use OE (with the star on it, came from a dealership) coolant hoses. I have noticed the ones with the star on it are better than the OEM ones...

Re: [MBZ] The Next installement, where here

2010-06-07 Thread John Robbins
On 6/7/2010 10:31 AM, R A Bennell wrote: I think so. I have not been there in many years but I recall a real German WWII submarine that one can go through. Also a coal mine. Go to the top floor and take the mine elevator down into the basement or whatever and it is a replica of an old coal

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 and testing -

2010-04-26 Thread John Robbins
On 4/25/2010 6:55 PM, OK Don wrote: Not yet - just finished the job an hour ago. I would get it aligned before worrying about anything else. An alignment can make a HUGE difference on these cars. Be sure to get it aligned at an MB dealer unless you know of a shop that can do proper 4 wheel

Re: [MBZ] OT YOW!!!

2010-04-08 Thread John Robbins
On 4/8/2010 10:08 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: And don't forget 2 of pine pollen on the cars every morning. Ugh Don't remind me! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement

2010-04-05 Thread John Robbins
On 4/5/2010 9:09 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. Are they legit OEM parts or no-name brand? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement

2010-04-05 Thread John Robbins
On 4/5/2010 9:42 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Very, very tempting. Will need to look into Sportline upgrades, which are obviously not going to be covered by your special. ;) I think the

Re: [MBZ] Air in Fuel line?

2010-03-06 Thread John Robbins
On 3/5/2010 6:44 PM, B Dike wrote: The IP governor diaphragm leaks...it doesn' t hold a vacuum like the other IP. So I assume the torn diaphragm is causing the air leak and starting problem. An air leak sounds reasonable for what you've talked about, but the shutoff vacuum actuator isn't the

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-25 Thread John Robbins
On 2/25/2010 6:10 AM, LarryT wrote: So far these engines are proven trouble free - correct? Seems like every new model that comes out leaves the factory with some built in problems - hopefully none crop up. Yep. Trouble free for everyone else from what I've heard. Keep in mind that the 61x

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-21 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: How much of a difference did you notice with new Motor Mounts? HUGE One of them failed completely... As in, it fell apart into two pieces when I took it out. It was in needs to be replaced condition for about 10k miles, but when it started to go bad, it took about a week

Re: [MBZ] 124, 126 rear subframe

2010-02-21 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: Check the frame bushings on the rear anti-sway bar too -- when they get old, hard, and shrink, the bar rattles in them. I can attest to this as well! If they get really bad it almost sounds like metal on metal rattling. John ___

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

2010-02-18 Thread John Robbins
On 2/17/2010 9:25 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Still not sure if I can save it, but beats the $100+ for a new one that's got a plastic housing... Rusty has one on his website for $88 for your model. For my 1987 300TD it is $55. The only difference is the 78's electrical connector is on a

Re: [MBZ] what's a CDI worth these days

2010-02-16 Thread John Robbins
On 2/16/2010 3:09 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Seemslike a lot of miles for $22k: http://jxn.craigslist.org/ctd/1587657336.html Unless the CDI market has recovered from the last time I looked (when the stock market went sour), it's too expensive. If it had ventilated seats, Sirius, HID

[MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-16 Thread John Robbins
Bought the CDI with 67k in April of 2008, and I'm now up to 107k! This year I didn't put as many miles on it as I did last year, but that's changed since I just recently started dating a gal in Tuscaloosa (1.5 drive). With a weeknight and weekend visit that's 350 miles a week... It's amazing

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-16 Thread John Robbins
On 2/16/2010 3:39 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: For some reason, I was thinking the V6 came out in 2006. I take it the original tires were H-rated? IIRC, the V6 came out in 2007. I believe so. That's what I have on there now at least! John ___

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-16 Thread John Robbins
On 2/16/2010 3:48 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Is that speedo some kind of German redundant display thing, just in case one of them fails to work? There are a bunch of other things you can display there, but I put it to speedo for the video just to make things easier to read for an exact number.

Re: [MBZ] Jack points

2010-02-01 Thread John Robbins
If the car has the jack stand pads I use the factory jack to raise the car, and place the jack stand underneath the pad. I actually like the factory jack... so long as there are jack stands involved as well!! My CDI doesn't have the normal jack holes, and I haven't found a good way to jack

Re: [MBZ] Jack points

2010-02-01 Thread John Robbins
On 2/1/2010 11:30 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: I would be afraid of using the factory jack if I lived in a place where the roads get salted---I've seen pictures of rust that started in the back of the jack hole and worked its way out, rotting the sill. If you use the jack hole and it screws up

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread John Robbins
Curt, I hope all goes well and that you have a speedy recovery!!! On 1/27/2010 3:41 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: What is to be learned is that you do have cardiac disease, it is treatable, it will comeback. Your mission is to take note and not deny it when it returns. That will tend to keep

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

2010-01-27 Thread John Robbins
On 1/26/2010 10:24 PM, WILTON wrote: Not very well! x2! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-26 Thread John Robbins
Saw this for sale on another list really pricey, but it is pretty rare. I didn't even know this was possible with the OM603. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1362534-1989-300tdt-4matic-wagon-sale.html John ___

Re: [MBZ] looking at '87 300D

2010-01-22 Thread John Robbins
On 1/22/2010 1:27 PM, Dieselhead wrote: terrible 17 head. The #14 is the bad one #17 is good. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 5% discount at Rock Auto

2010-01-17 Thread John Robbins
Thought some of you might like this for your non-MB purchases... http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/370308/ John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] pop-off

2010-01-08 Thread John Robbins
On 1/8/2010 3:00 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: That qualifies as all over the place and I know for a fact that my long-gone 123's injectors were evenly matched. 5 bar is the MB specified tolerance John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

[MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes*

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got stoned -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 10:20 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: A GOOD body shop would not put a bunch of bondo on your door. BTW, the factory uses such leveling components during their production also. The problem if finding a good shop! Yep, they just don't slop it on as thick as this dent ;) That all

Re: [MBZ] your dent

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 2:38 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Look, you are going about this bass-ackwards. If you have chosen a body shop that can do the job that you require, get an estimate from them FIRST This is why I was asking!! ;) The only problem is the body shop I want to use is two hours away (the

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 3:50 PM, Rolf wrote: There are aftermarkets on ebay for $20-30. I mean its not OEM but would do the trick. What he said and they'll probably work better! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
We're talking about an oil separator Gary not exactly any high voltage or moving parts here. On 1/6/2010 4:43 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: there is some cheap aftermarket stuff that just works great and offers legitimate value. and then there is cheap aftermarket that is just junk.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Taiwanese lights

2009-12-19 Thread John Robbins
Jaime Kopchinski wrote: So, my conclusion about these knock-offs: If you don't care about how they light up the road so much as how they look, then buy em! I'm sure they're not that bad. And they're probably better than the 20 year old euro-lights you'll get off eBay in germany that should

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Taiwanese lights

2009-12-19 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: So why do so many of the cars I see with projector lights absolutely blind me with glare at night, whilst conventional headlights do not? I'm not sure... All those blue/purple/etc lights you see are in reflector housings. Is the glare you seeing coming off the road

Re: [MBZ] Euro Headlight Update

2009-12-18 Thread John Robbins
On 12/18/2009 8:33 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Glass lenses not plastic. No replacements, just buy a new assembly. As John Robbins can attest to, new Bosch lenses are just as expensive as these assemblies. Indeed! My housings have vacuum leveling at least. I just bought projector headlights

Re: [MBZ] Euro Headlight Update

2009-12-18 Thread John Robbins
Easy now! ;) And... No. Those will never be on any of my cars. On 12/18/2009 10:40 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Do they come with the blue LEDs for your windshield wipers? --R John Robbins wrote: On 12/18/2009 8:33 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Glass lenses not plastic. No replacements, just buy

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Taiwanese lights

2009-12-18 Thread John Robbins
On 12/18/2009 12:22 PM, E M wrote: I don't know who Stern is, but I do know design of a headlight is a real science, and takes a lot of time and investment. I seem to recall an article on the development of Porsche headlights from an old club mag, Pano. Mercedes I'm sure devote every bit as

Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

2009-12-16 Thread John Robbins
On 12/16/2009 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: TYC? Hella? I just called and he said they were aftermarket... not the Bosch/Hella OE units. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] trip to the local dealer

2009-12-11 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: How has the urea injection thing worked out? Is that something you have to refill every once in a while? Where you do get the stuff? How does it work? Inquiring minds want to know. If you get a 2005 or 2006 you don't have that system. :) It is only the BlueTec 2007+

Re: [MBZ] trip to the local dealer

2009-12-11 Thread John Robbins
John Freer wrote: You actually have two batteries and the one on my 05 CDI which services the accessories went out at 50K and 4 years, still under warranty. Yep, according to the manual, the error message I'm seeing can be caused by three things: alternator, battery control module, or

Re: [MBZ] trip to the local dealer

2009-12-11 Thread John Robbins
On 12/11/2009 9:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: I don't get that. Plastic ratchet pawls and/or sectors in a highly stressed and important area? Those ratchets usually see a few hundred pounds of force. I don't get it either... If nothing else, it should be a more substantial piece of plastic than

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-10 Thread John Robbins
I dunno about that ;) On 12/9/2009 5:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: seems like its time to retire it to okie acres. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] trip to the local dealer

2009-12-10 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: Thx Ed - appreciate you keeping us aware of new MBs. My only problem, I feel cars should be judged after they have 100K miles or so on them before making any judgements about quality. My 2005 CDI has 101k on it. Still drives fantastic! :) The fit and finish is still

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-09 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: When you say, to the top do you mean the top/Hot mark ? Or to the top of the filler neck? There are 2 lines on the side of the Exp Tk. - one for Low/Cold and another for High/Hot levels. I filled it to the filler neck. Here are some videos...

[MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-07 Thread John Robbins
All, When I fill my expansion tank to the top, I see a steady stream of bubbles coming out of the little hose that goes across the radiator. However, I don't seem to be using any coolant (only driven the car 800 or so miles), have coolant in the oil, or oil in the coolant. When cold

Re: [MBZ] College towns was: Re: Dealer tribute - Park Ave Motors - Palo Alto

2009-12-07 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: Oxford, Mississippi is a great little College/University town. Starkville, MS is also pretty decent! I'm biased though ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-07 Thread John Robbins
SteveB wrote: Is there a chance you did not loose any antifreeze, but it went into the overflow chamber located inside the fender well? There is a tube that goes from the plastic fill tank toward the battery and then down to this chamber. Unfortunately, the coolant was on the ground. :( John

Re: [MBZ] antifreeze

2009-12-07 Thread John Robbins
relng...@aol.com wrote: Fatal to pets. Wash it away. Yep. It's also raining today as well, so all is well. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Bubbles in Expansion Tank [video update]

2009-12-07 Thread John Robbins
Here are two videos of the bubbles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcg8uUoG5I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pARyVwRha6Q John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New battery technology, at a cost

2009-12-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: So, have they solved the 20% per year (independent of charge/discharge cycles) capacity loss that was inherent in LiON batteries? Or, like for phones and computers, do they just disregard this and hope you don't notice? Battery technology is ever advancing there are

Re: [MBZ] Avoiding carbon for non-Italians

2009-12-02 Thread John Robbins
Tim C wrote: I think you all found the answer with the tires, which were replaced around that time. Victory! IMHO, I think stickier tires that have better handling (and thus better accident avoidance) with more rolling resistance are worth the trade off in mileage. John

Re: [MBZ] DIY not

2009-12-02 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: I personally think the rod bending problem is only partially the rods. I've had the head off three of these things recently, and in every case there is some evidence of excessive oil in #1. There is a known failure mode of the head gasket at the oil passage across the

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am about to keep both of your new parts business off the list. Wouldn't bother me a bit. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I got me a bent rod

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: Put a 617 in it with the crazy Finn tweaks and be done with it... All their crazy tweaks are done on OM60x engines though. Now it is mostly the 4-valve OM605 and OM606. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: Today is the anniversary of Rosa Park's refusal to give her seat on a public bus to some white racist. And she did not whine about it. Well said! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] I got me a bent rod

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Frederick W Moir wrote: Six rods because the remaining ones are flawed. Depending on what you're wanting to get out of the engine... and how cheap you are, you could get another bad rodbender engine for cheap, and take one of the good rods/pistons out of it. You'll have the older style rod

Re: [MBZ] Avoiding carbon for non-Italians

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Tim C wrote: Because of the CVT I can't drive it flat-out Why not? Just because it isn't at a high RPM doesn't mean you aren't cleaning it out. You're still making power, which makes heat, which in theory is what cleans things out in the diesels at least. As others have said modern gas

Re: [MBZ] I got me a bent rod

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: Pretty sure they did a 617 at one point. Wasn't the powerhouse the newer engines are but quite respectable... They did indeed There's only one I know about, and it had a big turbo with a supercharger as well. The only thing anybody in the states knows about it comes

Re: [MBZ] I got me a bent rod

2009-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: What was that green thing with OM617 and intercooler on top of the valve cover, W114, W115? I don't think it was a W123. I remember a W115 (I think) that had an intercooler instead of a hood. There was also a fellow here in the states that had a ducted intercooler on top

Re: [MBZ] OT, how to get pics off digital camera

2009-11-30 Thread John Robbins
It probably uses an SDHC card instead of a normal SD card. If you want it as a drive letter you'll need to get an SDHC card reader (normal SD ones don't support the high capacity format for some reason). John Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: For work, I had a Nikon D40 I used, and when plugged into

Re: [MBZ] smokers only?

2009-11-12 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: This list was formed from the defunct DIESEL list at mbz.org when it had its last and final meltdown. It was not named diesel as other lists from mbz.org were invited here also. At least that's how I remember it. That's how I remember it as well

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts.com events (and an eventful evening it hasbeen!)

2009-11-11 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: There are a couple of threads I wish I'd saved off. No kidding!!! There was a fantastic one about rebuilding the W124 suspension with all Sportline components. If someone will give me the database I'll get it hosted. Seriously. I've been meaning to get a domain for a

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rocking Rolling

2009-11-09 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: I was wondering if anyone knows how long they usually last? I would have though they would last longer than 100K. One of the mounts in the CDI only made it to 85-90k. When it went bad it went bad *fast*. Within 1,000 miles it went from a shudder at shut-off to bouncing off

[MBZ] Free 300D 2.5 Parts Car

2009-10-30 Thread John Robbins
Mitch!! http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=264312 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] FI Pump and OOMPF

2009-10-28 Thread John Robbins
ned kleinhenz wrote: Right now, the top of the FI pump below where the injector lines are attached, are leaking. And Rusty has a good price on FI pumps. So I am considering replacing it. I already have a few of the special timing tools for adjusting this pump, and I am not afraid of removing

Re: [MBZ] Febi Parts

2009-10-26 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: my biggest question would be whether the non benz hoses you have are actually OEM. Good point, they are whatever you/Rusty sell... John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Febi Parts

2009-10-26 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: Dave's pics are obviously of a Hengst built MBZ filter and a Mahle filter. I just went to my box of filters and pulled out a Hengst that I bought from Rusty. It looks identical to the MBZ filter in Dave's pic, right down to the blue surround on the paper element.

Re: [MBZ] Febi Parts

2009-10-26 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: So, am I wrong with the above? Nope! Well, at least that's how I understand it as well. ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 124 alternators

2009-10-25 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: well this car had the contacts on the regulator worn almost completely down, so I swapped in another one but still not charging. I do know when the key is turned on, non of the lights light up on the dash. IIRC, if the alternator lightbulb is out, it won't have the

Re: [MBZ] Seattle rod bender

2009-10-25 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Now that is a good idea. The turbo 606 should make even a 5000+ lb W140 get up and go. Unfortunately, you need to have all the electronics to get that extra horsepower. If you convert it to a mechanical injection pump, you'll only have as much horsepower as the car

Re: [MBZ] 124 alternators

2009-10-25 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: http://www.124performance.com/docs/general/tire_gauges_MCN_test.pdf along with a lot of information about oil, tools, glow plugs, and other things. His website is an absolutely amazing resource!!! I'm glad there are folks like him out there in our community. He's a

Re: [MBZ] Febi Parts

2009-10-25 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: btw, to some extent this is the exact same case as if you bought genuine mercedes as mercedes is also mostly just a marketing box. the presumption that you are getting the best by going genuine grows more and more suspect for me by the moment although there are still many out

Re: [MBZ] John's CDI [was Re: 190Ds]

2009-10-19 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: How many miles did it have when you bought it? How long ago was that? Bought it with 67k in April of 2008. :-) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 190Ds

2009-10-17 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: That 250 blutech might be cost prohibitive, but how much power does a 220cdi make, and were they ever sold in USA or Canada? Never sold in the US. No idea about Canada. The article says 204HP and 368lb/ft of torque. That is the same as my E320 CDI!!! I read about that

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts

2009-10-16 Thread John Robbins
Is there going to be a replacement to the IM thing you had going? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-14 Thread John Robbins
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I also like the wiring kits they have there, I wonder if they are equivalent to the MB kits that have a little light for the instrument panel. Little light for the instrument panel? Could you elaborate a bit? The wiring harness I have

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-14 Thread John Robbins
Peter Hertzing wrote: Where did you find the hitch. I have a 2200 pound popup that I would like to pull with me 95 E320 but have never been able to find the hitch. I found mine on PeachParts. You just have to be lucky/patient and wait for one to pop up sometime. You can also search on

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-14 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: Well that's not the only reason for trailer brakes. The mass of the trailer means a lot of momentum, which pushes on the back end of your car when you stop. If the roads are wet, or worse icy, or you're on gravel, etc. you will have a tendency to fishtail or jacknife even

Re: [MBZ] More MB boards?

2009-10-14 Thread John Robbins
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-trade-wanted-items/ http://mbca.cartama.net/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Very little traffic, but: http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/fs-wtb-f-8.html Mitch Haley wrote: I don't know if they have a classified section, but what about

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-14 Thread John Robbins
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: What is your source for the 2100kg? Errr... I don't exactly remember. I believe it is from the below site, but it is down right now so I can't verify. I do remember that it was only for wagons, and you had to have a different radiator

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread John Robbins
tyler wrote: What is the factory rated towing capacity? In Europe it's 750kg without trailer brakes, 2100kg with. Sedans are 1500kg with brakes. In the US... 0 kg. No chassis/brake/driveline differences that anybody knows about so I would roll with the European ratings. Does anyone know

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

2009-09-29 Thread John Robbins
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: I'm driving 65 MPH, look in my mirror to change lanes, there's a bike about 500 feet behind me. I pull in front, holy crap, he screams by me going about 120! This is normal in Germany... I was cruising along at 130mph in the fast lane, and nobody ever pulled out in

Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - repair costs

2009-09-16 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: I bought my 115 300D in July 05, so again 4 years ago. I only drive it in the summer and I have put about 11000 miles on it so far. I bought some bits and pieces from Rusty, but most of them have not yet been installed - new belts, glow plugs, filters etc. I have trouble

Re: [MBZ] OT mimosa tree

2009-09-14 Thread John Robbins
Fmiser wrote: I have enjoyed seeing friends mimosa trees, so I'm thinking of adding one or two to my yard. Beware that many people consider them weed trees since they grow so fast and proliferate pretty quickly, which is probably why Rich said to not get one. Are there hidden pains,

Re: [MBZ] OT mimosa tree

2009-09-14 Thread John Robbins
harry watkins wrote: They are great trees and I love them, however, we had a problem with them. I think it was the mid eighties when a disease hit in the area and wiped them out. I don't think I could find one even though its been about thirty years. I've got two in my backyard, and I think

Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: I created a Free account last year and used it once in a while. Was trying to access it yesterday and was not allowed to enter. It said my UserName as not available for renewal. https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/ Has anyone else noticed this? Am I reading the situation

Re: [MBZ] Alive WAS Sunhil

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you are alive? Every so often ;) I **finally** got the wagon on the road last night!! It is much faster than I remembered it. Not CDI fast, but still very fast indeed. Much faster than my 2.5T. John ___

Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: Sorry to have bothered you Nonsense! You did no such thing. :-) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Sunhil

2009-09-11 Thread John Robbins
Sunil Hari Donald Snook wrote: Remember the list member Sunhil? What was his last name? I am working on a case (which I can't give you details about) and there is a person involved named Sunhil. Just wondering, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] calling card - was Parts exchange

2009-09-10 Thread John Robbins
Fmiser wrote: Any suggestions on a good web forum to recommend? www.peachparts.com (formerly Mercedesshop) They have a fairly active classified section as well. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread John Robbins
Michael Esh wrote: Ebay # 320394783103 My son in law just picked up a 1985 300td from Munster, IN for $327.00 We will be picking it up this weekend. Engine has a knock but it looks like the body is fairly good. Sounds like a good deal! I like the sedan door ;-) John

Re: [MBZ] OT - Fads

2009-07-08 Thread John Robbins
WILTON wrote: A ridiculous styling fad that Buick introduced about 1950 - '52 still hangs on. Buick started putting port holes (fake exhaust ports) on the upper sides of front fenders about '50 -'52 to simulate exhaust pipes/ports on sides of '20's Cord, Duisenberg, etc., hoods. The more

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