Cleaning is a good idea -- especially is a PO might have tried to
"lubricate" the lock -- anything but Graphite Powder will attract dirt...
Larry
On 7/18/2014 9:15 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I've never seen a 107 key but on a 123 matching an ignition to the doors is simplicity
itsel
Hi Max --
I plan to keep an eye on these yards and will be happy to watch for
stuff you need - I assume 87-ish 300D and mid 91-94 300TE (I'm just
guessing)? My health dictates when I can get in and pull the stuff
unfortunately.The good thing is these yards seems to cycle through a
l
Way to go Curt! you weld like me ;-)
LarryT
On 7/21/2014 1:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
At this point its a game to see how long I can keep it going...
Curt
From: Kaleb C. Striplin
To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Monday, Jul
Any rust? - as you know, that's your biggest enemy. Of course the
price of old mb parts is no walk in the park either...
LarryT
On 7/21/2014 6:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
He's asking $1200, but he's already inferred that he would take less. As I
mentioned before, it's an olde
I get the impression that political corruption in Ill. is more sport
than anything else. ;-)Each regime tries to out-do the
previous. the one who manages to steal the most money wins...
I lived there once for about 5 months. the longest 5 months of my life
LarryT
On 7/21/2014
I put a dab of "White-out" on the valve stems as I adjust them. Once all
have a white dot on all of them I'm done! ;-)
LarryT
91 300D
78 240D
On 7/9/2014 12:35 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
I used to make a little map of the valves and cross them out as I did them.
Made it easy to keep track of what
Hey Ya'll,
Just returned from the shop after being told I have one BJ that
won't pass inspection and the other close behind. The shop wasn't
clear on which was the more economical direction to go -- R&R BJ's or
R&R LCA's. I'd like the list's comments please? Sorry if I missed this
thre
ushings are bad on the lca you just want to replace the ball joint.
No need for spring compressor but either need the proper press or the HF one
with some pipe adapters
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 22, 2014, at 2:23 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
Hey Ya'll,
Just returned from the shop a
I figured with a name like "1st equip Quality" they must be hiding
something!
Thanks1
Larry
On 7/22/2014 5:46 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
first equipment quality is among the most dismal of hte chinese crap.
On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM, LarryT via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@ok
Lemforder it shall be!
;-)
Larry
On 7/22/2014 6:44 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
What Gary said!Fatal Enema Quality.Lemforder won't break with scary skiddy
about the paved highway thingy.LF for the bushings too.Q. what is the value of
your loved ones lives? The $20 you might save?
Fred Moi
Thanks Max!
Damn, I have to rethink my whole approach. new LCAs are $192 ea. but
the BJs and Bushings are much less. I was going to buy the BJ and
Bushings but it sounds like I may have trouble doing that
Hmmm...
BTW, there's a BMW shop nearby - I wonder if they can press the BJs out
Thanks again for the help! BTW, please know I am planning this repair
based on what ya'll tell me - & I appreciate everything people are
telling me! Regardless how minor it might appear to you, to me, it may
be a major input!.
I did the evaporator because it was relatively simple. I
FYI -
In case anyone is interested. I gave up any thought of doing it myself...
Here's the cost comparison of installing complete LCA's Vs BJ's & Bushings:
*R&R LCAs -*
Labor - R&R LCAs $240 (L&R)
Parts - 2 LCA's & Bolts- $194 ea = $402
Total = *$642*
*R&R BJs, Bushings & Bolts:*
Labor = $300
) every month I
lose interest.
LarryT
On 7/23/2014 12:18 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
I would wonder the opposite if 112 extra was cheap to have it all done
at once since it seems you plan to keep the car. My 2 cents.
On Jul 23, 2014 12:12 PM, "LarryT via Mercedes" <mailto:m
That's the result of a double check - I stopped back by the shop
yesterday to confirm I had the numbers right. It's a great little shop
BTW -- they did a 4 wheel alignment on my 911 for ~$65 when other shops
get twice that or more.
Larry
On 7/23/2014 1:25 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
Double che
I thought the whole LCAs should be easier also -- that's why i checked
it twice.They said "popping the BJs and bushings out" was never as
easy as they hoped.
I dunno -- somewhere around here i have shop labor rates -- I'll see
what it says
Larry
On 7/23/2014 10:04 PM, Peter Freder
I've broken Break Bars doing similar jobs! it's a really sickening
feeling when something pops and you see the breaker bar is missing it's
end!
BTW, Ford always likes to advertise how strong the I Beam front
suspension is on their F Series trucks! Sounds like they are put
together to stay to
7;13 has struts.
Randy
On 24/07/2014 4:29 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I've broken Break Bars doing similar jobs! it's a really sickening
feeling when something pops and you see the breaker bar is missing
it's end!
BTW, Ford always likes to advertise how strong the I Beam fron
Hi Ya'll,
One of these days I will have to give up on the 91 300D and start
looking for something newer for my wife. I prefer to stay with Diesels
and while I would like to stay with MB I'm not sure the quality is
there, but that's just based on anecdotal comments. I'd probably want
so
His opinion was Avoid At All Cost.
clay
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
to be found in the States and they had to come from
Germany. Often took 2-3 weeks or more.
Too bad, as I like the Passat.
Dan
On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:01 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
Wow - that's really interesting -- that VW owners are so uncaring about the upkeep of their cars. I wonde
mp - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Jul 26, 2014, at 10:18 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I agree - begore reading the comments on this list I would have had a
VW diesel near the top of my l
i agree completely. I can only add that the logic of changing the
fluid in a transmission is akin to changing the oil in an engine. No one
ever suggests that replacing the oil in an engine is a bad thing. I
fail to see how doing the same to a transmission could cause damage.
re the people w
ethanol is often blamed for causing the needle valve to stick - it
happened to me and the people at the small engine shop blamed the
ethanol. I guess they stuck before ethanol but I don't recall any.
IMO needle valves sticking was pretty rare.
LarryT
On 7/26/2014 8:03 PM, OK Don via Merced
*From:* LarryT via Mercedes
*To:* clay ; Mercedes Discussion List
*Sent:* Saturday, July 26, 2014 6:49 PM
*Subject:* Re: [MBZ] Newer Mercedes Diesel
Yeah, I can see the problem with VW diesels are more owner problems than
VW problems although VW's are made to be utility veh
Well, I tried something today hoping it would work but unfortunately it
didn't quite work out. I removed a fan assy from a early 80s 300SD with
the plan of installing it on our 91 300D. I cleaned it & measured it --
all measurements matched - the dia of the center clutch was the same on
both
next time i go to the PnP I'll try to get one -- they had a w140 when I
was there Thurs. not sure when I'll go again but will let you know...
I may end up going this week would it be ok to get a whole door
handle to be sure of getting the right part?
LarryT
On 8/2/2014 11:06 AM, Dan
someone should pick it up and save it! I wonder if a 5 cyl or V6 Turbo
diesel would have enough power to make it practical? Then again, a
modern Turbo diesel probably puts out as many HP as that 6 cyl 2.8L Gas
engine, right?
Love those W108s -
Larry
On 8/4/2014 2:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
Coolant (if it has more than water in it) will have a slightly sweet
taste. Brake Fluid has a bitter taste. But the easiest way to find
out which one it is would be to check the brake reservoir and if that's
ok, check the radiator level.
Good luck -
LarryT
On 8/5/2014 11:16 PM, Andrew Stra
i had a 73 (or maybe it was a 72?) - scary fast? you bet! mine would
chirp the tires when it hit passing gear - of course it only got 14-15
mpg on its best day. i would spend all day getting the ignition just
right and still only got 14-15!
but on the open highway at 75 or more and it w
I have plenty of them - I will save them and send them to anyone who
asks. I keep some for my needs but often throw extras away...
LarryT
On 8/10/2014 7:04 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
My dad and grandfather used something like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/40-bin-organizer-with-
I'm pretty sure we can still get large metal coffee cans at Walmart -
I have a couple iin my garage.
But for storing small parts I prefer using Tupperware type of plastic
containers as I dislike rummaging through 10# coffee cans full of misc
stuff.. They have snap-on lids and are trans
I'd like to see nuclear construction get started again
LarryT
On 8/12/2014 11:13 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
Let us hope, that over time, solar and wind generation becomes a whole
lot cheaper.
So far, it makes very little sense so far as I can see.
One has to consider it pretty
, Randy Bennell wrote:
On 12/08/2014 3:30 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I'd like to see nuclear construction get started again
LarryT
Yeah, with some cut price offshore contractors and maybe that cement
from China that they used in that bridge on the west coast.
Hi ya'll,
Until I can spring for a new clutch, I was wondering if using JB
Weld or similar to lock the clutch in place would improve the fans
performance? I can't imagine the mpg change would be all that great
actually I thought I had found one at the PnP but I discovered the
f
he environment.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Aug 12, 2014 4:42 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes"
wrote:
On 12/08/2014 3:30 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I'd like to see nuclear construction get started again
LarryT
Yeah, with some cut price offshore contractors and maybe
is JB Hebert still on the list? If so please send me a note I have
a questions about the calipers I bought back in '07.
Thanks!
LarryT
91 300D
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or chang
Right you are -- the fan is driven by the backside of the belt. Thanks
for the explanation --
Larry
On 8/13/2014 9:52 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
actually I thought I had found one at the PnP but I discovered
the fan blades were reversed on the one I
ut I'll look at the extra fan I
picked up to see if I can find a way to secure it.
Thanks again,
LarryT
91 300D
On 8/13/2014 11:46 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
Drill two holes all the way through the clutch and install a could of small
machine screws?
On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 5:18
There was a special on one of the many Auto TV shows last weekend
featuring an Ex-Paul Newman Volvo station wagon - it had a Corvette
engine/tranny and suspension. But outside it looked bone stock! A
very cool car - I think they were making the rounds to prepare for an
auction...
LarryT
Have you tried a little heat? Mitchell is right about them being made
of pot metal - they get brittle and using a puller is a waste of time IMO.
Have you considered a little heat?BTW, how much does a new faucet
cost? Perhaps put a new one on with Never-Seize on it's handle? I
wonder i
As usual, follow the money...
LarryT
On 8/16/2014 3:58 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
And the sole coal plant is being retrofitted to NG in a few years. The coal
trains that supplied it are now being repurposed to load ships headed to the
orient. Wind farms are sprouting up all over the stat
Dan - your email seems not to work. Is still active?
Everytime I try to send to this address I get an error.
Thx
Larry
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
If you like M1 (it used to be the only oil I used), you'll like Amsoil
even better IMO. At least I do.
I am switching all I own over to Amsoil...
LarryT
The Oil Analysis Co.
Youroil.net
On 8/23/2014 1:20 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
Is Mobil1 ATF suitable for the transmission in a 1995 E320
Howdy --
I am still without fog lights on my '91 300D. The lights work
when I hot wired them to the battery. I also replaced the relay in the
back of the fuse box that I was told controls the "Light Out Function".
So far nothing. I am thinking the only thing left is the headlight swit
Hi Gang,
Anyone have knowledge of mid 00's 325 wagon in exc shape? saw t at
a closed dealer and don't know the year or miles. My concern is
problem areas and life expectancy as i tend to keep cars for a long
time. Have also been looking at MB R Class Diesel and ML Diesel. Was
consider
On 8/30/2014 10:16 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
Hi Gang,
Anyone have knowledge of mid 00's 325 wagon in exc shape? saw t
at a closed dealer and don't know the year or miles. My concern is
problem areas and life expectancy as i tend to keep cars for a long
time. Have also
all the help gang -
LarryT
On 8/30/2014 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
What makes you think the ml or r is not well made?
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2014, at 4:05 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
So, the ML and R are not very well made it sounds?Eventually we're going to
begin with and had a history of some serious engine (head)
related issues that were never resolved, a la the 350SDL and the infamous
"rodbender" diesels.
Dan
On Aug 31, 2014, at 6:34 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I thought some listers had said they had known of problems? But it&#
agons from the
1980s. These were nasty to begin with and had a history of some serious engine (head)
related issues that were never resolved, a la the 350SDL and the infamous
"rodbender" diesels.
Dan
On Aug 31, 2014, at 6:34 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
I thought some lister
anies rate them very high for safety. When we
bought these they were very cheap compared to Japanese iron.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT
via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 3:35 PM
To: Kaleb C. Striplin; Mer
I also watch a lot of Velocity (because there's so little on elsewhere)
and I noticed they recycle those shows big time. That may have
something to do with the so-called experts being way off when predicting
car prices. Unless you're talking about the one where they put a value
on a car the
red to Japanese iron.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT
via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 3:35 PM
To: Kaleb C. Striplin; Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] BMW 325 Station Wagon
I thought some listers had said they had k
-hand threads one end, right-hand at other end.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Sep 2, 2014 6:28 AM, "LarryT via Mercedes" wrote:
We started having another problem recently - one of the ball & socket
assys for the accelerator linkage has fallen off twice during the past week
- once w
Go to one of the ammo reloading supply companies (sinclair, Natchezss,
brownells, and many more - you can get simple beam/balance scales,
electronic scales from $10 to $$'s. all of their accuracy is very high.
LarryT
91 300D
On 9/3/2014 12:01 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
On 02/09/
Hi Ya'll -
One of the Ball/Socket connections going to the Injection Pump
started to pop off. Happened twice in 2 weeks and while it's not a huge
deal for me, my wife doesn't like it when going to/from work - which is
normal. So I ordered a new one and replaced it today - because of the
that's a meaningless rebuttal...
LarryT
On 9/10/2014 3:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
That's ancient history.
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
What anti-gun laws?
Possession of ha
Speaking of Propane grills - we bought one 3 or 4 years ago and it has
suffered from rusting very badly. It has little sheetmetal clips that
hold the heat shields in place - all are basically gone from rust. i do
keep my grill out side but its cover is always closed once the grill has
cooled
;-) Good memory... he was typical of the people writing the regulations
that will rule our lives,,, Dude, it would be laughable if it
weren't so tragic. (I assume everyone knows what we are talking about?)
Larry
On 9/12/2014 2:01 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote:
"Dude, that w
it should also be noted that the cost *avoided *by having citizens
armed, may dwarf the costs shown in the study. Unfortuntely (AFAIK) it
is impossible to definitively quantify the cost avoided by having armed
citizens among us. It has been estimated that between 15,,000 and
4,500,000 crimes h
ownership.
All in favor say "Aye"... [voice vote, no need to put it on Congressional
record how you voted, election coming up, you know.
Favorite quote of Will Rodgers: "Thank God we don't get all the government
we pay for"
Respectfully,
Grant...
On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at
And records show less than 1/2% of CCW holders have been involved in
crimes. And that small percentage was often crimes where a concealed
gun was inadvertently carried into a location where they are not allowed.
this is In stark contrast to the cries of gun fights over parking
spaces and bl
A heck pf a lot better than most bank CDs! The ones I saw recently
were barely breaking 1%!
LarryT
On 9/19/2014 6:16 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Navy Federal Credit Union is offering a one-year CD paying 5%. Limit is
$5k per CD. They are calling it a Celebrate Certificate.
If you
Stopped and looked at a champagne e320 Station Wagon with 134K Miles and
absolutely flawless paint. Not even any chips. My wife is smitten and
can't stop talking about it which would be great if it were a diesel
;-) Anyway, the small used car shop is asking $13,500 with his
financing and $
long IMO.
Yes, Dwight, I plan to dicker. ;-)
Thanks again Guys
LarryT
On 9/19/2014 7:15 PM, OK Don wrote:
Does it have the maintenance records?
On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 5:54 PM, LarryT via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
Stopped and looked at a champagne e3
good idea!
On 9/20/2014 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
My favorite question is "What would it take to make the car PERFECT?"
That way, you know every flaw.
On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM, LarryT via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
I didn't get t
when I had my evaporator leak I was told the leak sealer stuff usually
worked if the leak only needed refilling at the most_once _a year - any
quicker and the leak was likely too large to fix with the sealer stuff.
Don't be overwhelmed at the prospect of replacing the evap - it's
just a lo
When I rebuilt my 78 240D I used a dino break in oil for the 1st 600
miles then i went to M1 there after - have ~350K on it and it starts
like a new car. It has 180K on the rebuild. No leaks
My 91 300D went to M1 when we bought it w/99K on it. No idea what was
in it before but it stayed
When I was in High School there was a guy with the unfortunate name of
Lynn Burger. Too bad his parents couldn't see how he would suffer from
the obvious connection kids make with names..
LarryT
On 9/27/2014 11:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Sat, 27 Sep 2014 19:50:20 -0400 archer75--- v
Leasing will put you in a car, but watch the residual they allow - you
can look at past history to get an idea of what the depreciation will be
like and they will usually allow either 12000 or 15K mi/yr - if you can
live with <12K make sure they price a 12K and not a 15K contract. But
i'm sure
Hmmm I wonder if you'd need govt approval to grow sunflowers for fuel
? ;-)
LarryT
91 300D
On 9/30/2014 9:04 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Chiming in in the middle of this discussion...
The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic
fuel from coal. THe Fis
I know the feeling -- I've got a 78 240D like that. 330K and still
going strong. The rust bug is getting going pretty bad on the rockers
and floors.Also the park lug broke so it rolls in park. Other than
that it just needs TLC. I refuse to scrap it as it's too good for that
but I doubt I'
it's not a problem mixing the 2...
LarryT
The Oil Analysis Co.
On 9/29/2014 4:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
Well I knew I'd regret starting an oil thread. All I wanted know was about
mixing dino & M1 as I topped off the 6i7 with synthetic forgetting I had
not changed it over yet to M
my 78 240D also has a lumpy idle. hopefully we'll hear a good
answer...I'm looking forward to hear what bad delivery valves might
do for a lumpy idle... when I rebuilt the engine several years ago I
did not change the DVs. Also, like your engine, my starts at the 1st
turn over even if i
when reading their website for the sealing products they sound pretty
safe with no propane, butane or any accelerators.They seem pretty
compatible - what kind of push-back would a AC shop have?
Their website says:
/ Permanently seals & prevents leaks
/ Seals leaks in evaporators, condensers,
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving filled with good food and
great family! Here in central Va, it's a little after 9 and the Big
Dinner has been moved from the table to our stomachs! And everything
was delicious - especially the Apple Pie! ;-)
I lurk much of the time and apologize f
It's a shame it's black - never my favorite color choice. If it were
silver or white ...
LarryT
91 300D
On 11/25/2017 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Opinions are like...
$8100, about $7500 out of my price range.
--FT
On 11/24/17 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
101 - 177 of 177 matches
Mail list logo
