Re: [MBZ] 190D tires

.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 25 Nov 2005 01:56:38 PST Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 01:56:38 -0800 (PST) From: Karl Wittnebel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use

Re: [MBZ] Cats (was the enterprise looses.....)

Perhaps the OEM ones have some resale? Or they have differing amounts of platinum catalyst in them. My guess. Karl Wittnebel Washington DC (currently in the Black Hills, tho) 85 300td 135Kmi Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While on the subject, I am curious what

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaking wndshld

I've had leaks on my 85 123, and an older 110 car. They vanished with windsheild replacement. Secret seems to be to use lots of urethane sealant on both sides of the standard gasket. Not sure if the 124 has a gasket or not, but liberal use of urethane should be encouraged. PS - insurance will

Re: [MBZ] today's Daily Reckoning - contrarian investing newsletter - diesel exhaust tech.

German Audi A3 diesel owned by a friend has particle trap. Computer raises exhaust temp to some incredible level every so many hours and burns the particulates off, then back to normal. So the particle problem appears to have been solved, in Germany anyway. Not clear how Corning filter

Re: [MBZ] plastic oil sucker

This may be what you're looking for: http://www.toolsource.com/ost//product.asp?brand_id=sourceid=googlemityvacdept_id=500pf_id=91487mscssid=2KBSCPCQE7G58NKHHRX9W0VT7QM59NUC Mighty Vac. 8.8L capacity. Toolsource has the whole line of Mighty Vac products. Of course you can do the same with

[MBZ] 123 air dam

OK, this may be totally frivolous, but I was driving home at 70mph last night against a 40mph headwind, wondering if there is anything I can do to improve the 123 wagon's aerodynamics. Only thing that came to mind was a front air dam, as I've heard that a relatively large percentage of the drag

Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 trailer hitch

Then just go to a welding shop and tell them you want a class II hitch. They will find enought sheet metal under there to tack it to. I did the DeLan hitch and the muffler rubs on it - PITA. But it pulls a small trailer just fine. I wouldn't recommend using that tranny to pull anything heavier

[MBZ] Splinter motors

The Sprinter is coming with two new diesel motors next year. One is reportedly a 4 banger. Anybody got the power and economy ratings? I will probably buy one and would consider the smaller motor if it's not too anemic. Also, can you spec one as a stick here in the US? Rgds, Karl in DC

Re: [MBZ] head gasket OM 617

1985 300TD has high pressure in the radiator tank even when cold. Runs low on coolant, but only about twice a year, no visible leak. Mileage has decreased from 26 - 21mpg, no detectable loss of power. Performed coolant chemical test for leak, which was negative. Is this the head gasket?

Re: [MBZ] head gasket OM 617

problems. If you did you would be going thru coolant more often than that. As far as the mileage goes, there are many other things that would cause a drop in mileage before a head gasket would. If you still want a head I have them available. Karl Wittnebel wrote: 1985 300TD has high pressure

RE: [MBZ] There's one born every minute

Has anyone on this list bought the same car in the advertised condition in the past 12 months for under 10K? I mean a car that looks like it's a year or two old, not 20, and will attract attention wherever it goes. If you look at what it would cost to restore the body of a well-used 300td to

RE: [MBZ] MityVac

Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change. Can't find it in the (new) archive. Thanks, Karl Without music to

RE: [MBZ] MityVac

Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need

[MBZ] (no subject)

OK guys where to get the 1985 300TD maintained in Los Angeles? I am in Culver City. Anybody know a good shop? Thanks, Karl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

sensor arm, or the air reservoir things. you can rebuild the valve for next to nothing. There are a bunch of posts on how to test the system. You can even replace the ball joints on the bottom of each cylinder with a special tool, as they sometimes go bad before the rest of the unit. Karl Wittnebel

[MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 5-speed into 123 wagon?

manual transmissions in W123 turbodiesels, but the torque of the motor is more than the transmissions were designed to handle, and they tend to break in a relatively short time. If your wagon is not a turbo, then it should be doable, I'd guess. Allan Karl Wittnebel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I

Re: [MBZ] Delvac 1 supplier in the DC area?

Anyone know where to buy Delvac-1 in the Washington DC area? MB dealer here stopped carrying it a while ago... Thanks, Karl From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Oct 04 17:30:09 2006 Received: from mail.sophiosoft.com ([207.97.195.46]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id

[MBZ] (no subject)

Sorry for the spam. 1963 190d fintail going up on eBay soon; red/black, rusty floorboards but completely reliable. Four on the tree. Car is in Maryland; I moved to LA. Four new tires. I would drive it to California but don't have the time; she will do 75 on the flats if you keep the pedal on

[MBZ] Fintail Fleabay No Reserve Annapolis

FYI Gentlemen. Liquidation time. eBay Item # 190243990283 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190243990283 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] a/c no worky

Hello All, My 1985 123 wagon had a fully functional A/C until I used it one hot day last fall, when it kept the entire car of six people cool on a 100 degree LA day. No problems on that day whatsoever. The following day, I loaned the car to my sister, who turned the A/C on and , well, nothing

Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

to the horn aspect, but its an easy check. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:57:25 -0700 (PDT) Karl Wittnebel kdwittne...@yahoo.com wrote:     The following day, I loaned the car to my sister, who turned the A/C on and , well, nothing but hot air. And the horn wouldn't work

Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

The problem seems to be directly related to the use of the A/C. If I don't use the A/C, the horn will be fine for months. So I doubt the horn is the culprit per se. I'm no genius when it comes to checking for shorts; do I just put a voltmeter on the powered wire and look for zero ohms

[MBZ] 1985 tdt front left fender etc

Looking for anyone close to LA with the following parts due to a BMW pulling out in front of me: front left fender front left turn signal front left headlight plastic bezel surround thing two bumper mounts USAA says they are dangerously close to totaling the car out so I am looking to keep the

[MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

Hi All, Random trivia question: did the wagon come with pinstripes? Just repainted. I will put them back if they came from the factory. Thanks, Karl -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Merc Wagon.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 313127 bytes Desc: not

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

I talked to Mark at SV. Whoever said he seems like a good guy is correct. Since there really aren't any problems with the transmission, he said it should be easier to rebuild. So he cut me a deal from the normal rebuilt/core exchange price of $1750.  He will scoop it up tomorrow from my

Re: [MBZ] transmission DIY rebuild

Yes Mark at Sun Valley implied as much; he said it is much less work to rebuild a working/functional Mercedes transmission than one that is not working. He said the original Mercedes clutches are pretty high quality but that something called the "bands" tend to get out of adjustment causing the

Re: [MBZ] OT Other Slushboxes

The only thing I miss is antilock brakes. They can save your proverbial butt in so many situations. Some 85 models had them and I have often wondered if I could somehow buy the parts and retrofit... Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:Gary wrote: > modern whiz bang gizmo cars do not interest

Re: [MBZ] transmission rebuild

Yes it worked out well. Pretty slick. Karl 310.614.2568 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:52:43 -0800 (PST) Karl Wittnebel <kdwittne...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I talked to Mark at SV. Whoever said he seems like a good guy is > correct. > > Since there

Re: [MBZ] was transmission rebuild / now vibration

So if the piston seals are not leaking and the sphere is bad,  it should ride hard,  but I would think it would be over damped,  not underdamped.  mileage is 182,000 maybe a half shaft out of the differential is wobbly like max said. or bent or something. it sets up resonance with the rest of

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

I have a friend who flies for Qantas. Apparently Qantas has been hiring pilots from NZ for less money,  putting them in a Qantas uniform,  and having them fly regional Qantas planes. This has become a point of contention in pilot contract negotiations.  the Qantas pilots contend that the

[MBZ] window switch w123

Anybody have a front right double window switch for a 1985 300td they would like to sell? Actually I took it apart and all I need is the pivoting button thing I think, so a rear door switch would probably get me what I need. The new ones seem to be over $200 now. Thanks, Karl

Re: [MBZ] window switch w123

an extra single switch from either rear door in a later model car, that would probably work. Thanks, Karl On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 6:05 PM, Karl Wittnebel atypical...@gmail.comwrote: The Chinese one is much cheaper but no light On May 4, 2014 6:05 PM, Karl Wittnebel atypical...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] window switch w123

/14 12:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Wow I must be sitting on a gold mine of parts. Holy crap. I will see what I have Sent from my iPhone On May 4, 2014, at 11:07 AM, Karl Wittnebel atypical...@gmail.com wrote: Anybody have a front right double window switch for a 1985

Re: [MBZ] window switch w123

The Chinese one is much cheaper but no light On May 4, 2014 6:05 PM, Karl Wittnebel atypical...@gmail.com wrote: Autohausaz is over 200 On May 4, 2014 5:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: you are thinking he wants 000 820 82 10 but those list for 135 and not 250 because

[MBZ] Window fuses?

Front left and rear right windows suddenly not working any more when I picked the car up from the car wash guys at work. They worked when I dropped the car off, and all the switches up front are new now. Is that window combination how the fuses are wired? Thanks.

Re: [MBZ] Very OT: My phone took a swim

Ethanol to rinse out the water then vacuum dry it in a chamber. Problem is once it dries completely without getting water drops off the boards first it will form mineral deposits between posts and short things out. Not sure if ethanol will remove those deposits now that it is dry, but you can

Re: [MBZ] 123 parts car eastern Sd

It is not a 1985, because I also have a 1985 and it is not identical. But it is a turbo so post 1982. On Jun 11, 2014 9:13 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: You forgot to mention the model year (it matters). On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Karl Wittnebel atypical

Re: [MBZ] the club

I parked my 85 td on the street a mile from that safeway for about five years. No notes, but someone did steal the hood ornament one time if that counts. There was always a dark blue 87 td on Benton i thought about leaving notes on. That condo is for sale if anyone is looking for a pied a terre.

[MBZ] om617.952 head

Looking for a rebuildable core or a rebuilt head. 85 wagon On Apr 2, 2015 4:57 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: This afternoon a salesman stopped in. After he left, he came back in and asked whose Mercedes was outside. I told him it was mine. He said he thought that type was the

Re: [MBZ] turbo update 82 300td

The transmission is new. You guys helped me get it rebuilt by the Sun Valley guy. The u-shaped hose seems tight on the air cleaner. Not sure where else it could be leaking. Manifold obviously but it all looks fine. Maybe a soap bubble test is in order. In any event it does not appear to be bad

Re: [MBZ] turbo update 82 300td

) going to make more power and is going to take longer to spool up... -Curt -- *From:* Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com *To:* Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com; mercedes@okiebenz com mercedes@okiebenz.com *Sent:* Thursday, September 25

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

My seals leak no matter what oil I put in. So I run the good stuff. I did put some regular DINO in last change, but it made no difference. Leaky seals are leaky seals. Oil type makes no difference. I think in the past seals were made of leather and various other porous materials that could react

Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesel opinions

Depends on how busy you are and how much you value a) the time required to maintain an older eg more than 3y old car and b) driving the latest stuff. Getting a car to the mechanic and back is a real hassle for us as we both work long hours and fight la traffic. Then you pay a huge repair bill for

[MBZ] transmission knock 85 w123

Hi All, What is that loud ticking sound coming out the bottom of my freshly overhauled transmission at cold idle, up near where it joins the motor? Is it normal, or are the torque converter bolts loose or something? It is definitely louder lately. I want to say about 2 ticks per second. You can

[MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

OE vs aftermarket on the front guide rod bushings where they attach to body? I put the gold ones in on the teailing ends about seven years ago and the right one failed after maybe two years with it rumbling in the floorboard on rough pavement. Probably less than 20k miles on it before it went.

Re: [MBZ] Tire source

I have run 205/70 14 sumitomos for the last year or so. They are all right for traction but not v durable. K On Oct 17, 2014 12:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I checked these guys previously. The best deal they have are on some Sumitomos, but they only have a wear

Re: [MBZ] dynamat

Buy the 6 rolls of foil-backed roofing mastic at home depot. I forgot the brand name but it is there. Same stuff as dynamat I think. I used it on my dust extraction blower and it worked pretty well. V reasonably priced. On Oct 17, 2014 4:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

Maybe, but I already replaced those once. Will have susp guy check again. On Oct 17, 2014 3:53 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A common problem with the W123/126 front end is worn out upper control arms. Only about 6 long, but if they are bad you get noise and

Re: [MBZ] 85 w123 gyide rod bushings

not get a lot of miles after the RR, so can't share any experience in that regard. You might want to check all the suspension bits on that side, ball joints, control arms, tie rods. --R On 10/17/14 5:34 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: OE vs aftermarket on the front guide rod

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

I have a couple of questions: 1. How do you guys know it is time to rebuild your injectors? Is this just a seat of the pants type thing? Engine knock? Preventive at a certain mileage? Just doing it for fun? 2. If you are ordering new injectors, of whatever brand, is Mark just balancing the pop

Re: [MBZ] W123 front speakers

It is hard to find speakers small enough. I think they are 3.5. I found some slightly bigger and just crammed them in there. The grilles fit back over but just barely. It sounds better but not a whole lot. I run an aftermarket Kenwood. Consider putting a subwoofer under a seat or in the emergency

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

I have adjusted the valves. I set the intakes for 0.005 instead of 0.004 because I didn't have the proper feeler gauge. None of them were particularly tight. It still idles rougher cold than I would like. The car seems to make good power even with a bit of blowby. I wonder about the valve guides.

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

No the skidplate is has not arrived yet. It basically sounds like tapping on a bell housing with a small hammer. Worse when the car is cold and pointing downhill. Almost certainly coming from the torque converter or immediately adjacent within the housing. I will see if I can shoot a video.

Re: [MBZ] *BEST OFFER*: Selling Mercedes Benz 1983 300D Turbo Diesel w/202K - Westchester County New York

The best way to move it is eBay no reserve. If you want to support a charity they and you are far better off financially if you sell it and give them the money. FWIW, Karl On Sun, Nov 2, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I cannot wait much longer so I

Re: [MBZ] The Brakes that WON'T - 1983 300TD

Take it to Randy in Silver Spring. 301-585-6464. On Nov 12, 2014 2:01 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Which means he does not know what he is doing. --R On 11/12/14 1:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Another update: Rick (tech) installed the new line

Re: [MBZ] W463 door pocket

Need a source for a right front 2005 gwagen door pocket. Used is fine. New ones are $280 or something equally egregious. Thanks Karl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Is Your 722.6 Transmission Worn Out?

Seems like that process should apply to any 722.x transmission? In other words, STAR can tell you a lot about the tranny? On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 8:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:25:47 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W463 door pocket

Thanks for those replies. Interior is pretty much perfect leather. I bought a new door pocket from the MB dealer in Monterey. I will have to rejoin MBCA, but it seems like these online dealers are already at wholesale on a lot of items? Will keep the junkyards in mind for future replacements.

Re: [MBZ] W463 door pocket

Oh sorry - this was re: my inquiry about where to find a door pocket for a 2005 w463. On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 2:17 AM, Karl Wittnebel atypical...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for those replies. Interior is pretty much perfect leather. I bought a new door pocket from the MB dealer in Monterey. I

Re: [MBZ] 124 headliner repair ideas

I have the same issue with the G. Here in LA there are headliner repair guys. Some people recover the backing with suede and reinstall. Some camie 313 or any high tack spray upholstery adhesive on both surfaces, wait a few seconds until it tacks up to touch, then smooth it down, spray another

Re: [MBZ] Typical MBCA Behavior

I feel like the club has been dragged along with the brand into a sphere where the cars are too complicated to understand and fix for mere mortals. It is a specialization thing. Either you believe in figuring out your own stuff, or you don't. Fundamentally a philosophical question centered in this

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

Tell 'im 'e's dreamin': http://youtu.be/dik_wnOE4dk Just kidding Jaime. Mine has the real hirschman replaced also. You will get big money for it if nice; unfortunately it is usually from the wvo boys with no intention of spending any money to maintain it, but to each their own. Some cook

Re: [MBZ] O.T. - Interchange Manual

I've had decent luck finding the original part number and then doing google searches on the number until you find a good parts site. There you put the part number in and it lists all the applications/cars. Worked for heater cores anyway. On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in W123 Euro Headlights?

Ive been wanting a set of those flat glass ones for my wagon for awhile. Are lenses available? On Jan 10, 2015 6:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If no one else speaks up, I will take them. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Jan 10, 2015 8:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

Does anyone have an old set of 5 injectors na31x or na34x they would be willing to sell? I cant be without the car while they are getting rebuilt so am buying an extra set. Thanks On Jan 20, 2015 1:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have decided I must swap L

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

Playing both sides against the middle. I found a set for 100 out here so will go that route to get r done. Anybody have mark blevins' mailing address? Thanks On Jan 20, 2015 1:44 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 20/01/2015 3:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Does

Re: [MBZ] OT Weak cell signals

Skimp on device or on installation? Apparently the fcc only allows 70dB amplification now. They used to allow 75. So I got the most allowable. We have -75bB signal at one end of the house so if I can pick that up it should be enough. As for the inside antenna, I'm not sure how one would skimp on

Re: [MBZ] 4spd 240D

Wonder what the rust factor is. On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 8:54 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Door panel can be found. Lots of 123s in junkyards. no big deal. I may even have a spare panel. I LOVE the red! Too bad about the crank windows and missing door

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

I feel the same about the wagon. Pedestrians get worked up when they hear me coming but then they realize I am only going 25mph at 4000rpm. On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 3:51 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yup, I push my 240D to the limit and it is so much fun! I'm not

Re: [MBZ] An article that is truthful about electric vehicles

The rea still pays for rural power. Urban areas subsidize rural ones as tge cost per user to provide this public good is higher in rural areas. It amounts to a lot of money for rural cooperatives each year. On Dec 30, 2014 9:23 AM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Post WW2 there

Re: [MBZ] Running Older vehicles

I agree if you want to source cruise control amplifiers nearby wherever you go then driving 30 year old iron seems oddly optimistic. Go buy a late model Camry, Accord or maybe a Hyundai. On Jan 5, 2015 10:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nothing wrong with used

Re: [MBZ] W123 nozzle numbers (was turbodiesel leaky injectors OMG)

Anybody here run the 315 injector nozzles in an om617a? If so, any difference? And what about the stronger overflow spring- anybody try one? Thanks. On Dec 26, 2014 9:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As I was fiddling under the hood to disconnect the monovalve

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

This exact thing happened to me back in 2005. Overheated on the nj turnpike with my sailboat on the roof. Pulled over and v low coolant! No visible leaks. Did it at long intervals until monovalve was replaced. Head seemed to survive but one could easily have cooked it on the freeway listening to

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: another oddball experience with W123 heat

The fuses are not good just because they look good on the part that burns through. My wipers kept crapping out on me recently. I greased all the fuse ends, which worked for a bit, then I would simply rotate the offending fuse in its holder whenever the wipers quit, which also worked temporarily

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

Ok so I have rough idle, knock loudest after start but now I can still hear it after motor warmed up, instant start, decent power, rebuilt injectors, compression of 290 in #4 and 390 in the others. Seems like a bad valve guide as I can hear air leak near #4 at the head when turning it by hand.

[MBZ] Head work los angeles

Anyone know a good shop other than metric? I am going oversize on the valves. Thanks. On Mar 11, 2015 8:43 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Check to see if the valve moves when you apply voltage to the coil, and that you get full heat if you unplug the valve. The

Re: [MBZ] OK What do you think?

Leased a 2014 Touareg diesel end of last year, similar reasons. Very nice. Fancy as any Mercedes. She loves it. I would never want to own a new Mercedes. People who don't have time for repairs only drive them for a few years until they start to become a nightmare, and then lease a new one. Ditto

Re: [MBZ] ML

Cummins is dropping a v8 diesel into nissan's half ton i think. Maybe 2016? On Mar 2, 2015 8:10 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: f150 does not have a diesel available. The only 1/2 ton truck with diesel is dodge either the ecodiesel. The f150 is the new all

Re: [MBZ] OT: US oil train safety report from The Associated Press

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2001/apr/02/greenpolitics.hatfield On Feb 23, 2015 6:02 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: When we lived in Houston there was a train track across the street behind some houses. At some point the track developed a gap between rails,

Re: [MBZ] List Mail

Raise your hand if you're not here. I had to abandon sending from yahoo awhile back. I ignored this list for years at a stretch but have always been occasionally very glad it persisted in one form or another. I rely on pointedthree for the G. Superturbodiesel for the 617 and 60x series

Re: [MBZ] Wut I dun Lernt frum Wulding this week

Anybody hoping to learn anything about welding should probably post over on welding Web for some sound advice. I applaud you for diving in though. Starting on thin material is always going to be a tall order, no matter the process. It would probably be just as easy to gas weld that stuff with an

[MBZ] w124 dash

Hi All, Decided to upgrade wagons two years to an 87 wagon with a 606 swap. Anyway it has some interior issues and I need a bit of help. 1. The dash is quite cracked up. My plan is have replacement installed. Replacements are available on ebay but I don't know if later w124 dash will work for

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center discounts

Yes but the classic center stuff often arrives overnight in Los angeles, which is nice. On Oct 22, 2015 7:26 PM, "David Bruckmann via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or order from MB Northlake in Georgia and get 25-35% off MSRP on every > genuine MB part. > > > > On Oct 22, 2015, at

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash

Kaleb says it is the same dash either way, glove box and airbag fit into same hole? On Oct 22, 2015 4:25 PM, "clay via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dash needs to be pre-1992, as they added air bag in the glove box hole > later on. > > clay > >

[MBZ] CL Hoarder purge

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/5280357158.html On Oct 24, 2015 5:42 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Ripe for the picking! > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5277277505.html < > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5277277505.html> > > Dan >

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash & evapectomy

Gosh thanks for all the replies so quick on Saturday night! I had similar thoughts to Dan about the relative wisdom of skimping, and similar thoughts to Curly about how 4 seasons might actually outperform the mb part. The guy who suggested four seasons is the son of a 30y mb master mechanic and

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash & evapectomy

Just to make this even more academic, the original 1987 evaporator hasn't even failed yet (unlike every other part of the AC system). I am just switching it because "I" am replacing the dash. K On Oct 25, 2015 2:03 AM, "Karl Wittnebel" <atypical...@gmail.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash & evapectomy

Would be great to see what is involved. I am ordering parts now. I am told new drains are in order. Has anyone ever used an evap from four seasons? They are copper tubed: http://m.ebay.com/itm/171971556986?_mwBanner=1 Just wondering if the foam surround is reusable from the old evap, as this four

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash

lation > instructions from MB, I'll send those to you off list, along with the > Da'Lan hitch flyer. > > 7 - Kaleb may have one? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 9:29 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com&

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: w124 dash & evapectomy

> Going with 4 seasons $86 on amazon with 2 day delivery. No idea if it is copper or aluminum, will see what shows up. > > — > Sent from Mailbox > > > On Sun, Oct 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Loren, no idea if the evaporator is original. No

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: w124 dash

> Yes Northlake has it for wholesale on the website.i suppose they just try to get retail if they can. Sort of like hospitals. > > I'm sure you will all tell me that 1400 is too much to pay for a clean full leather w124 wagon interior with 130k miles on it. But it is cheaper than a new one by

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash

> > Anybody know how to tell from epcstartekinfo whether a car had leather > interior? It does not pop up on the option list/datacard. The photos are > poor, but they do show perforations in the seat pleats, rather like my > mbtex w123 interior, which makes me think this is an MBtex interior

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ring to decipher the codes, and > eventually the preponderance of evidence will make up your mind. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On October 26, 2015 7:27:36 PM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > &

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=1446054094/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mbca.org%2fsites%2fdefault%2ffiles%2fMercedes%2520Option%2520Codes.pdf/RK=0/RS=AwsdvDJS7owU0uXuu.hUKCyU6gI- On Oct 28, 2015 2:41 AM, "Karl Wittnebel" <atypical...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Max. Of course their forum is down for scheduled main

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problem? Thinking I should replace everything while the dash is out. Thx, K On Oct 23, 2015 5:48 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. And not all post 92 cars had air bag. It was optional. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 23

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> I try not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Or slightly crappy cosmesis be the enemy of a properly-executed om606 w124 swap. > > It's matte clearcoat. > > Welding some metal around the subframe bushing mounts seems easier than doing an engine swap myself. Do you have any photos of

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nz.com> wrote: > If that is the same year that Max has then I have a receiver hitch with > all the bolts That I took off a car in the u-pull when I was getting parts > for his car. Would probably cost a bit to ship but would sell it for what I > paid for it. > > Manfred > >> Date: We

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ating. Be warned!!! It is quite easy to break > things, expensive things, if you don't know what you are doing. The > written steps may not be enough to learn beforehand, so I highly recommend > searching around on Youtube before or while you are doing the work. > > - &g

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58 > 124 830 06 58 > 124 830 07 58 > > > From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Karl > Wittnebel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: 23 October 2015 20:22 > To: mercedes@okiebenz com > Cc: Karl Wittnebel > Subject: Re: [MBZ] w124 dash &g

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the bracket out and > the airbag you can put a regular glove box in. So if you are putting it in > an earlier non air bag car you just swap in your glove box. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 21, 2015, at 11:27 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com&

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