Re: [MBZ] Uh oh - fuel leak

2007-02-02 Thread Marshall Booth
vents at a MUCH lower pressure - 30-50 millibar). In warmer weather, when the vent line clogs, a vacuum often builds in the tank and the engine may experience fuel starvation (especially on long drives) unless the cap is opened periodically. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret

Re: [MBZ] battery recharge and driving with the lights on

2007-02-02 Thread Marshall Booth
if I am mis-recalling) arguing that this does not hold for our older cars... I never heard of that! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Oil is Killing our Cars....comments anyone?...esp. regarding Mobil 1

2007-02-02 Thread Marshall Booth
rating. Use a Mercedes rated oil and it will protect your engine. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Cold start wear

2007-02-02 Thread Marshall Booth
. Synthetics really do reduce most cold accelerated bearing wear (and other friction caused wear). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Bellevue S-430

2007-02-01 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A guy in Bellevue drove his S430 over a 20 foot drop and escaped without serious injuries: The oil pan was smashed. I'll bet it's a total. RLE The guy or the car? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes- Benz - $2000 (Wellesley Hills)

2007-02-01 Thread Marshall Booth
about them? Doesn't SEEM to be the internet provider (Glenn is served by NetZero I think). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] General Question about 4 Matic system PLEASE HELP

2007-02-01 Thread Marshall Booth
. The newer 4matics (210 and later cars) seem to be MUCH more reliable. I'm sure that 4matic owners will offer 1st hand reports. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather vacuum leak

2007-02-01 Thread Marshall Booth
cold. Just isolate sections of the vacuum system and test each section with a MityVac. When you find a leak, replace the piece of rubber or plastic. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Holy cats!

2007-01-31 Thread Marshall Booth
deliver ~50 mpg on the highway (not around town). Watch out for rust. The undercoat may cover the rusted chassis/hulk underneath. $4k seems like a LOT of money for an almost 30 year old non-Mercedes (and I loved my 78 diesel rabbit that could deliver 55 mpg on the highway). Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] Terminology

2007-01-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Marshall. What about Getty or Hess? Those are the two I get here. Dwight Hess has been slightly above average for me. Getty has been POOR, but there were few Getty stations where I generally drive. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] PHX 190D 2.5 5 speed sort of

2007-01-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: Hm http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/264576261.html A 2.5 engine can't be tucked into an '84-'85 2.2 chassis without a lot of welding and sheet metal work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Test

2007-01-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Chris Kueny wrote: I just blocked him. Case closed. You blocked Glenn? Why?? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Terminology

2007-01-27 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you mean hi-test?. I think hi-test and foot-feed are terms used by those of a certain age. BTW, hi-test has dropped 20 cents in the last ten days. Here. He was referring to hi-test in a diesel. I'd like to know what he means by that. Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] Cold and fuel gelling

2007-01-27 Thread Marshall Booth
below zero if you add a dose (or double dose) of an anti-gel into the fuel and allow it to migrate clear thru the fuel system, you will seldom have ANY trouble. If you do less than that, you WILL have problems. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] Test

2007-01-27 Thread Marshall Booth
and help him correct that problem? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Terminology

2007-01-27 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: He was referring to hi-test in a diesel. I'd like to know what he means by that. Shell sells a premium diesel that they think is worth a substantial premium over everyone else's brew. I assume they put some kind of additive package

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts - THANKS

2007-01-25 Thread Marshall Booth
the system causing premature failure. I believe it's covered (or maybe not) in this section of the manual: http://www.bruckmann.com/32-501.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts - THANKS

2007-01-25 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: I believe it's covered (or maybe not) in this section of the manual: http://www.bruckmann.com/32-501.pdf Marshall Yes, the note at the top of page 4 cautions against adjusting height using the self leveling system! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret

Re: [MBZ] E300Dt question

2007-01-25 Thread Marshall Booth
what I know about earlier engines. What do you mean hi-test? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Someone on Letterman just purchased a diesel

2007-01-25 Thread Marshall Booth
://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts - THANKS

2007-01-25 Thread Marshall Booth
height and rear tire camber Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] For Sale: Near flawless 14 Mercedes Rim (15 hole)

2007-01-24 Thread Marshall Booth
better. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] spin on filter interchangable from 87 300TD to 79 240D?

2007-01-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin J. Slater wrote: I have a need to replace the spin-on fuel filter in the 240D. I have one on hand that I must've ordered for my 87 300TD. Can anyone tell me if their interchangable between the 2 motors? NO! The filter for OM61x and OM60x engines are different sizes. Marshall -- Marshall

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

2007-01-23 Thread Marshall Booth
show what needs to be done, but there's enough information to be useful. http://www.bruckmann.com/32-501.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1

2007-01-23 Thread Marshall Booth
). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread Marshall Booth
) would likely be a W108. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
to snap above the collar and Mercedes has recommended replacing them with the shorter lugs as were used on the '86+ 201/124s. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
does! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
copy of Maintenance Manual, Vol 1 Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
that is still true since ULSD had to be 80% of what is delivered). I don't mind spending several minutes to fill my cars if I must when the fuel I'm putting in them is clearly superior fuel. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] O rings attached to the shaft of the oil canister cover

2007-01-20 Thread Marshall Booth
thick. http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/buymb/022406/quote.jsp?header=http://www.buymbparts.com/header.txtfooter=http://www.buymbparts.com/footer.txtproduct=0159979448partner=buymbbaseurl=http://www.buymbparts.com/clientid=buymbpartscookieid=1YA0GKFHJ1ZX0NLR0H Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(* 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-20 Thread Marshall Booth
scrapped and more than half of them WON'T be junk! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting valves in cold weather

2007-01-19 Thread Marshall Booth
smoothly. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting valves in cold weather

2007-01-19 Thread Marshall Booth
). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] SDL idle shudder

2007-01-17 Thread Marshall Booth
fails there will be NO electronic control of the actuator and the idle will run low and be a bit unstable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] The big test

2007-01-17 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] M104 with 4matic

2007-01-15 Thread Marshall Booth
Zeitgeist wrote: Does anyone know if MBNA ever brought over the 124 chassis with 4matic and an M104 engine? I don't think I've ever seen a '94/'95 4matic. The 4matic was never brought to the US with an M104 engine - only with the M103. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret

Re: [MBZ] w124 wiper cover removal for greasing?

2007-01-14 Thread Marshall Booth
) on the shaft/rod has restored free movement to all of my wipers. Marshall Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower Motor failure - not the fuse

2007-01-14 Thread Marshall Booth
tapping it. Does moving the ignition key back from position II toward position I result in the blower motor engaging? Ignition switch failures were a known cause of the blower not working. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Part OT Turbo boost percentage and Turbo Talk

2007-01-12 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wiki claims the NA version is 79 or 87 HP and the Turbo is 121 or 123 HP, so between ~40% and 55%... Torque is also kicked up QUITE a bit... I want to say 75-100% -j. Torque increased by 45% Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Studded tires and 300sd fuel mileage

2007-01-11 Thread Marshall Booth
snows and winter fuel used to cut about 15% off of my spring/fall fuel mileage. Can't separate the tires from the winter fuel though. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Mileage

2007-01-10 Thread Marshall Booth
was introduced in the eastern US and was all that is available at most stations. ULSD has a slightly lower energy content so will provide at least marginally lower mpg. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] defrost/heat questions (83 300SD

2007-01-10 Thread Marshall Booth
conditioned air is directed, fail, the function defaults to DEFROST. That's full heat with air directed toward the windshield and side windows. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Evap leak, was Vergasser vs. Diesel

2007-01-10 Thread Marshall Booth
leaks until the mid '90s. They were rare in model 201s (were they were easily replaced). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Mileage

2007-01-10 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder what a 1972 220D, 115 chassis automatic gets?? Probably the same as a 240D Carefully driven a 220D will give about 1 mpg better mileage than a 240D everything else being equal. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] Cracked OM 617.91 head

2007-01-08 Thread Marshall Booth
of OM60x engines (with 1st generation aluminum heads) were far more common - especially with turbocharged engines. The 2nd generation heads (introduce in the 1989) seemed to be as robust as the iron heads used on OM61x engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump oil leak

2007-01-08 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] NO GLOW exhaust hangers

2007-01-05 Thread Marshall Booth
with the meter! Very few analog meters can read low resistance accurately and while some digital meters are a little better, they are still seldom accurate or even consistent when the measurement is repeated. Measuring low resistance accurately requires specialized instrumentation. Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL

2007-01-05 Thread Marshall Booth
2000 (I expect the 21st century engines require 91 too, but I don't have official papers that say so! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] speaking of ULSD

2007-01-05 Thread Marshall Booth
lubricity. If the lubricity is restored, the resulting fuel is much superior to the low sulfur (500 ppm) diesel. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] rear exhaust hanger question

2007-01-05 Thread Marshall Booth
specific car! The proper hangers should easily last 10+ years unless you do a lot of off-roading. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices?

2007-01-04 Thread Marshall Booth
, distribution and profit make up the rest. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] speaking of ULSD

2007-01-04 Thread Marshall Booth
in the fuel (try an anti-gel) or poor idle (try a shot of Techron or Diesel Purge). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2 Tranny Fluid Capacity

2007-01-04 Thread Marshall Booth
. 6.2 liters (6.55 qt). Fill in 3-4 qt, then run the engine and shift thru the gears (to fill the torque converter) and then add the rest. Otherwise the pan may overflow. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] ATF Type A??

2007-01-04 Thread Marshall Booth
is rather like Mobil 1 ATF - maybe a tad better or worse (hard for me to imagine it being better since M-1 works so WONDERFULLY compared to type A or conventional Dexron III ATFs). Being able to buy it wherever M-1 products are sold is an advantage to me. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof

Re: [MBZ] rear exhaust hanger question

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
for the application and model car). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] NO GLOW exhaust hangers

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
and maybe twice that at 1180 deg, C. One that reads outside that range is BAD! The wiring should not add any more than 10-20% to those readings or the wiring needs to be replaced! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Beru or Bosch glow plugs?

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
and Mercedes uses both. Both are fine as long as they are used in the proper car/engine. Monark plugs have a history of premature (almost instant for the ones I've tried ;-) failures. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] CA Trip Questions

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
it would otherwise? Was that post confusing enough? Partially occluded air or fuel filters will do what you describe! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 79 240D 'knocking / pinging'

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
?) Water in the fuel will cause pinging (change filters AND run a dose of an anti-gel or other water sequestering agent thru the fuel system). Air entering the fuel system will do it too. Does the hand pump leak when you pump it or are the flexible fuel lines damp with fuel? Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] CA Trip Questions

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
sensor or temp gauge? Just a little added resistance in the circuit (could be an aged fuse or a corroded connection) will result in the temp reading low! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] CA Trip Questions

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
sensor or temp gauge? Neither temp sensors or gauges commonly fail (I've never had to replace either), but I'd guess the sensor would be just a bit more likely to fail. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] burning used oil

2007-01-03 Thread Marshall Booth
. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] ATF Type A??

2006-12-31 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] ATF Type A??

2006-12-31 Thread Marshall Booth
in a cold climate area (which I don't). My local Elf distributor wasn't keen to order just a small amount of the PS oil - he doesn't get much demand for it. Mobil 1 ATF works better than anything I've ever tried (and I have tried Redine MTL). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] Instead of purge?

2006-12-29 Thread Marshall Booth
it if all the driving is city. Exclusive highway driving can prevent it from forming. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Instead of purge?

2006-12-28 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: I'm surprised Marshall hasn't come down HARD on anyone using a non-MB approved additive. I don't much care what people do to VWs - especially gasoline VWs. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Related Coolant Info from Saab List

2006-12-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Ed Booher wrote: Rusty's site says that Mercedes Factory or Zerex G-05 is ok, are they equivalent coolants? They are identical coolants made in the same factory to the same formula! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD

2006-12-27 Thread Marshall Booth
be replaced in situ, but the pump must be pulled to replace the others. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Rusty Cullens wrote: I have them for $13.00 Now that sound perfectly reasonable! Many dealers have chosen to sell parts to retail customers for double Mercedes recommended list price. Such dealers should be avoided! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Cincinnati 1987 300D

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: There they go again with their inflated mileage claims. A properly running 124.133 can certainly deliver 30+ mpg on the highway. I've gotten 30 mpg with my 124.193 more than once (although 28-29 is more usual) and it weighs 300 lbs more. Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Shaft and o-rings

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
replace the filter stem O rings when you change transmission fluid or fuel/air filters (about every 30kmi). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Merry Christmas to ALL

2006-12-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Merry Christmas to ALL -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] considering brake repair....

2006-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
to sequester water. If you use III or a mix of III and IV, change the fluid at least every year. IV can go at least 2 years between flushes. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Richard Smith wrote: I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know where I can get them for a resonable price? I get them from the dealer. I don't think there is any other source. About $6 each last time I got them (I think). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D

Re: [MBZ] 1999 300 TD

2006-12-16 Thread Marshall Booth
Jim Cathey wrote: I am looking at possibly buying a 1999 300TD in the very near future. The last TD available in the states was the '87, so far as I know. Mercedes USA started calling the E300 turbodiesels E300TDs in 1998! Seems like heresy to me, but that's official! Marshall -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] I hate to start another oil thread . . .

2006-12-16 Thread Marshall Booth
of engine wear in most engines) by 30-80% (depending on who's statistics you believe). Then there is the much faster cold starting and halved timing chain wear. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Cool diesel page

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
Black, Waylon wrote: http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_diesel_maintenance_tips.htm There's some useful information there, but remember, he's selling stuff so some of the recommendations MAY BE BIASED. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Re: [MBZ] M1 or Amsoil prices

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
including resistance to shearing. See: http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Goofy post redux

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What the heck is this and WHY? What I want to know is why you found it necessary to quote the whole damned thing over? RLE To IMPROVE the chances that everyone was as pissed off by the post as I was! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] I hate to start another oil thread . . .

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
and synthetic, has increased in price as the price of crude had doubled. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] power steering leak

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
where the fluid is coming from!! Clean the engine compartment up and run the engine - the source of the leak should become evident if you're paying attention). When the steering box seals leak it usually leaks (dumps) FAST! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Need 190D 2.2 parts

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
could have the pan welded but the cover has the tensioner snap off - seems to be a common issue with the early 2.2 190Ds. A complete 2.5 would also be considered - turbo or NA. They are not even close. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Re: [MBZ] Need 190D 2.2 parts

2006-12-15 Thread Marshall Booth
. They are not even close. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
a pair of 616s). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 240D Battery

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
://www.autobatteries.com/brands/index.asp Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] fun replacing bad glow plugs in 2.5 turbo

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
that goes thru a set of glow plugs in a few years! The plugs should last at least 100-150kmi even if the car is city driven. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] fun replacing bad glow plugs in 2.5 turbo

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: There is something wrong with an OM603 engine that goes thru a set of glow plugs in a few years! The plugs should last at least 100-150kmi even if the car is city driven. Or it could be a problem with the glow plugs. Both Bosch and Beru make FINE plugs. Whether you buy

Re: [MBZ] 240D Battery

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Virtually ALL of the batteries you mention are made to virtually the same standards by Johnson Controls! The differences found in testing different labeled Johnson Controls batteries are the same differences that exist within the individual

Re: [MBZ] Voltage Protection Relay

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
37 45 is located behind the battery near the KLIMA relay. After market it costs about $65 and about $90 from a dealer. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] You'll then have the opportunity to buy additional articles now or in the future at significant savings!

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] You'll then have the opportunity to buy additional articles now or in the future at significant savings!

2006-12-14 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: its spam. I clicked the wrong button, I meant to reject it rather than approve it. My fault. You're COMPLETELY forgiven. You don't make many mistakes!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Quick plugs

2006-12-13 Thread Marshall Booth
will it run compared to if it had 5/5 functioning GPs? One tight valve or temperature sensitive injector will cause that too!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather

2006-12-13 Thread Marshall Booth
change. I enjoyed it so much the first time that I'm going to try it again in April. Congratulations Rusty and even more congratulations to the mama - she did the really hard work! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Variable intake manifold

2006-12-13 Thread Marshall Booth
depending on engine speed. That increases the available air over what fixed length intake runners would permit without the complexity and cost of a turbo so allows a bit more power (10-15%) out of the engine (but less than a turbo could develop). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof

Re: [MBZ] Quick plugs

2006-12-13 Thread Marshall Booth
before testing them and a temperature sensitive one would display flawed spray pattern or injection pressure when cold. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2006-12-13 Thread Marshall Booth
believe could properly rebuild an engine, but only a few. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] tranny filter/gasket kit interchangeability

2006-12-12 Thread Marshall Booth
- not sure about the second. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] FW: How to tell a non-turbo from a turbo diesel?

2006-12-11 Thread Marshall Booth
full load? Is the wastegate stuck open? Is the overboost switch shorted or stuck open? Etc., etc., etc. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Quick plugs

2006-12-10 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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