[MBZ] 124 front seat controls

All, Sunday past I had a few hours to work on front seats in The White Whale. Swapped out the entire bottom seat cushion / spring assembly on the driver's seat with a nice condition used passenger seat. I wasted a lot of time attempting to replace that while leaving the seat in the car, but just

Re: [MBZ] ?

Maybe you should just move to Kaleb's place now? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 12:57 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 2 Mar 2016 22:53:08 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > That sucks > > Yes. What can I say? > > One of these days we will show

[MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

It's time! My 124.131 will be going under the knife in the next couple of weeks, I'm going to attempt to remove the old plugs and install a new set. Anyone have any tips / tricks? This is what I am planning so far: (1) Engine will be hot hot hot. Run the engine up to a nice and toasty temperat

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

After the impact wrench, C4 or dynamite would be next. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 11:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have an impact wrench that should help > > --R > > > On 3/3/16 11:45 AM, Meade D

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Bob, Does the price increase if he breaks one off and needs to remove the head? I've heard those horror stories as well. Mechanic in a rush, snaps one or two off, oops, dear customer please open up your checkbook again... - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 1:08 PM, Bob Rentf

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Guys, not too helpful for the original question: How to avoid breaking them off and all the following unpleasantness. I like this instruction set better. No need to remove engine from car and no need for a welder. https://sites.google.com/site/alanmcreynolds/howtoremovebrokenglowplugs-mercedesom

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Here's another tool set that won't require welder and engine removal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee6sfgIhfT4 - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

Stun him with a shovel? Electric cattle prod? Waterboarding? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have a bit of a conundrum. A good problem, but a dilemma > none the less. I have found an olde

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

More seriously, you can probably sell the engines / transmissions and maybe some of the interior bits (ACC PBU, cruise control amp, radio, rear view mirror, sun visors, maybe a steering wheel). Keep sets of fenders and hoods in various colors? Window glass? Go Mad Max with one, remove the glass

Re: [MBZ] Surprise!

How did it taste? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have mentioned in the past that one of the "tells" I use when judging a > car's condition and prior care is to pull the lower seat cushion out of the > ba

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Dilemma

earest stealer > while you go in to buy a $2 glow plug fuse. > > --R (who would never do anything like that, not at all, nosiree) > > > On 3/3/16 1:59 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> > > Go Mad Max with one, remove the glass and doors, jack it up a bit, re-ro

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Kit info? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I did glow plugs in my last 606 there were some plugs that were > threaded all the way out but were hard to pop out the rest of the way. I > fired the e

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Kaleb, how did you finally get the broken tap out? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 4:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I needed to fix the belt shock hole on my 606 I researched time sert > v helicoil and went with helicoil for so

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Bob, I've read too many posts on PeachParts about dealers and independent mechanics breaking them off, and then not having the correct Klann or MB or Laser special tool kit to extract the remains without removing the head. Please ask your indie what his plan will be for extracting a broken plug.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Recent Theft

BRAVO for giving the police the info needed to find the stolen downspouts, sharp thinking! Keep in touch - your interest will motivate them to make an arrest. Make sure you tell them about loss of the sense of security - they need to hear that. It's been a few years since some scumbag broke into

[MBZ] Kano Aero Kroil

No more excuses, if any of you have been on the fence about trying this product. Risk Free Trial Offer - buy any Kano product and get a free can of Aero Kroil. http://www.kanolabs.com/penLub.html I just ordered a $9.50 can of Kroil, expect to get a free can of Aero Kroil included with the shipme

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks followup

Curly, Which hinge area bellows? Door? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 6:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > While working on POSitive, I found holes rusted through beneath the > battery. Half the battery tray was eaten away. water was fl

Re: [MBZ] Switch rebuils

Go for it. If you don't succeed, sounds like a new unit isn't terribly expensive. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://ma

Re: [MBZ] Conclusion to broken 606 belt shock tap

Dan, I would avoid removing the belt tension pivot from the timing case - need a special sealant when re-installing to prevent oil leaks. If Wilton's directions don't work, then (in my opinion) it is time to remove the radiator fan and water pump pulley wheel. On the backside of the water pump p

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight jack coupon

So THATS what happened! I didn't get that memo I have that jack (1.5 ton aluminum "racing" jack) and it works great. I can easily lifter either the entire front end or rear end of my two MB's. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 11:08 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < merc

Re: [MBZ] Price Cut in Aisle 9!!!

Retribution time for Bob (? I think it was Bob). Purchase this, remove the gasser drivetrain and install a proper compression ignition motor from one that your acquaintance has cast off? Maybe trade him the gasser drivetrain? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 1:22 PM, Dan P

Re: [MBZ] Type III ACC Questions

I have opened up the KLIMA for my '95 sedan. There is a little board with at least one or two logic chips, transistor or two and some capacitors / diodes / resistors etc. I was trying to fix an intermittent connection which causes the AC compressor to cut in and out. The main board attaches at a

Re: [MBZ] Type III ACC Questions

Jim, very impressive! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 9:17 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone vet open one up? Maybe a resolder and cap replacement is what's >> necessary to bring them back into working order? >> > > Of course: > >

Re: [MBZ] Type III ACC Questions

Jim, Connector: I've checked all the female connectors to make sure they are clean and grip tightly and the wire is securely soldered to the backside. I think the next thing to try would be removing all the female connectors from the socket and attaching them to the relay to see if the behavior ch

Re: [MBZ] What's equivalent to MB Coolant (W123 300TD)?

Zerex G-03 is the previous version, should be just fine in our cars. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Now $23.32/gallon at AutohausAZ - was half that price not too long ago! > > Anyone know of a gen

Re: [MBZ] OT Mac performance/Chrome question

I use Bluhell ad blocker in Firefox. Can you load an ad blocker in Chrome? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 12:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have similar problems with Mozilla Firefox. > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Curly

Re: [MBZ] What's equivalent to MB Coolant (W123 300TD)?

You are correct, G-05. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I thought it waas G-05. > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] My New-to-Me 98 e300

Bob, What brand glow plugs were installed? What brand did you put in? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 8:27 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Alright y'all, standby for random questions as I start driving this thing. > I have it back on the

Re: [MBZ] My New-to-Me 98 e300

Kaleb, what brand do you like? I bought Beru for about $15 each. I saw Bosch on either Autohaus AZ or RockAuto for $9 each. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got mine out without a problem, gettin

Re: [MBZ] Wye Yu onli Go Down?

Maybe the problem was never the switch? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:32 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > They look exactly the same, and I replaced the unworking switch in my car > with door switches. I guess I will be picking these apart to clean up > > clay > > > O

Re: [MBZ] My New-to-Me 98 e300

How many miles did they last? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I used Bosch > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:41 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Bad report! Bad report! #1 plug appears to be intact. I decided to measure the ohms and see if the filament was broken, it measured good. I decided to try twisting it a little to see how badly it was broken, and now it refuses to move again. Apparently it broke free a bit, and the big movement

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

ry tightening it a bit then loose, work > it back and forth. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 12, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Bad report! Bad report! > > > > #1 plug appears to be intac

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

Jim, Yes, carbon is part of the issue. Toward the end of the glow plug body there is a shoulder. This shoulder is supposed to form a seal against the head to prevent carbon build-up between body and head. I've now filled all that space up with anti-seize. The other part is simple galvanic corr

Re: [MBZ] OM606 glow plug renewal

70 Kg, according to the Technical Data Book, 1993 edition I think. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody know the difference in weight between a w124 gas wagon and a w124 > diesel wagon? Need some hi

Re: [MBZ] Part time AC

Yabut, if the KLIMA relay is cutting out the compressor because it thinks the belt is slipping because the compressor RPM signal is degraded (bad pick-up on the sensor, bad wiring / connection), then jumping the pins won't help you diagnose that. It will only help determine if the clutch is going

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300SD MUST GO - $599

I would only offer about $300 or $400. I did not talk to the car owner, only Hans the shop owner. Hans said the motor is good, but front suspension, oil cooler lines, and motor mounts are bad. There was all kinds of personal junk in the car, shoes and tools and you name it. Vacuum locks didn't

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300SD MUST GO - $599

My suspicion is that the engine was run out of oil and now has a knock or something and the guy is trying to dump it. The story about the oil leak and not wanting to junk the car kind of point to why the price is so low. Same shop is selling an '87 wagon that supposedly has a good engine but rott

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge local source?

How about that, Advance Auto carries it, in stock just a few miles from me! - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Mar 19, 2016 at 10:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've never seen it at FLAPS, but I have seen RedLine stuff at PepBoys. > > Check their web site

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla owner fined for polluting

Andrew, I will make you a jar of jam or preserves or something yummy if you can correctly calculate the area of the required solar panel. I volunteer Craig to check your work. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 3:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300SD MUST GO - $599

"This posting has been deleted by its author." I will keep an eye out for it, to see if it gets listed again. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have to be out of town this weekend so can't go look at it

[MBZ] Jaime Bait Alert! 123 not 114...

Nice 123 coupe, unique 80's gasser... - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Remember this Euro W114 coupe ws at $10k? > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5478416618.html < > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/c

Re: [MBZ] Trailer puzzle

Maybe only the tailgate is "Ford", the rest is something else? Generic utility trailer modified by adding the Ford tailgate? On the tongue, is there any plate with trailer info? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] Trailer puzzle

Forget that, Prof Google (image search) confirms your suspicion. I see several pictures of ford truck beds with no fenders, and at least one or two with none-original fenders. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 1:28 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: > Maybe only the tailgate is "For

Re: [MBZ] OT Rich or Andrew needs these for man-cave

R+L Carriers - I've used them in the past for single pallet loads, prices seemed pretty good to me. http://www2.rlcarriers.com/ - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 1:15 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the offer.. In this case.. looks like "truck freight is my >

Re: [MBZ] OT Rich or Andrew needs these for man-cave

The CraigsList doors have individual dogs, slow to open / close. Supposed to be a short length of metal pipe available on a hook on each side of the door that Davey Jones can use as an extension on each dog to latch them down tight. I'm more familiar with the "quick-acting" water tight doors: ht

Re: [MBZ] Nice weather!

I'm assuming you've transplanted an engine into Wilton's former SDL? This involved injection pump work? Don't worry about the fuel unless the clear filter gets clogged with black bits, which is a sign that you have water in the fuel tank and a colony of fungus / microbial growth. In that case, u

[MBZ] 2.5mm male connector part number (and Happy Easter!)

Anyone know the part number for the male side that goes into a 002 545 99 26 (female contact, 2.5 mm)? This is for the radio antenna harness connection on The White Whale aka 124.193 aka '87 300TD. Old antenna dead, replacing with sedan antenna but the harness connection is different, and some ea

Re: [MBZ] 2.5mm male connector part number (and Happy Easter!)

Andrew, Thanks, but I've no idea if that has the right connector. Fred has what I need, as usual. Fred is always at least one step ahead of me... - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 3:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just removed a

Re: [MBZ] OT Aladdin oil lamps

Well hold onto it or make sure whomever gets it understands the value. I've been reading "Flotsam and Jetsam: The Collected Adventures, Opinions, and Wisdom from a Life Spent Messing About in Boats " and on

Re: [MBZ] OT dishwashers

Is this washer still under warranty? Maybe there is a recall? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

I think you may have found your culprit: drain issue. Get a copy of the installation instructions for your current dishwasher, probably a download online, and find out how the drain is really supposed to be installed / plumbed. You may need to have a plumber take a look. - Max Charle

Re: [MBZ] I challenge anyone to bid on this 240D with NO RESERVE

That's a sharp looking car, I'll bet it goes pretty high. Re-power with a bigger engine, create a 240 3.0 ala Craig's car. Rich - here's a great use for your '79 wagon engine, transplant over the SLS bits for something really unique. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 12:54

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

I think I'm going to check my DW drain installation when I get home... - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 1:54 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Google "plumbing dish washer drain;" click on "images for plumbing > dishwasher drain." > > I have spoken. > > Wilton > > _

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

Wilton's suggestion lead me to a blog about DW drains, and according to this guy, one CANNOT plumb the drain to the downstream of the P-trap. In addition, there must be an up-loop or an air-gap fitting between DW and connection to drain pipe, even if the DW already has an up-loop on the side of th

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

Great minds think alike! See your picture with red circles of what should be swapped. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 4:23 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > My thought, too. Swap the dishwasher drain "T" with the horizontal pipe > immediately above the trap; make sure th

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

Did you ever fix the drain? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 10:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ran another load last night in the maytag this time just with cascade > and not any of that booster stuff I used the other day after run

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

Hmmm, what could go wrong? Total coolant loss, overheated engine, blown head-gasket and/or warped head. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What do people think about my getting an "APDI Pro" radiator

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

I would invest in a solar water heater, may have to if the greenie weenies keep driving the cost of electricity up... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 11:27:40 -0700 clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The better way to

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

M1 ATF is $10 at the FLAPS around me, $9.31 at Autohaus AZ. Pep Boys has a 15% off deal on all oils now, so $8.50 / qt. Discount code for online checkout is PEP15OIL - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Where?

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

Clay, I have bought two of these, one for my E300 and another for SWMBO's Infiniti: http://wheelskins.com/ They are excellent. I will use them again. Matching color is hard, if you are trying to match your interior, unless you ask for some of the swatches first. - Max Charleston S

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

Why would it start fine once, and then not start just a few hours later? You said it sat in the garage for a bit, so parasitic losses have used up some of the battery charge. It was NOT fully charged before you attempted the first start. Starting cycle: Big drain on battery to glow the plugs, th

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

Yes, Fred has it right for "How". I also enjoy the "Why" part of the discourse... - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > +1 > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 11, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

A. > Diesel preferred. > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon > via Mercedes > Sent: 11 April 2016 14:06 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Meade Dillon > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent > > Yes, Fred has it right for

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

t; Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > ____ > From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon > via Mercedes > Sent: 11 April 2016 14:06 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Meade Dillon > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly

Re: [MBZ] Nice 560SL for Clay

Perhaps the body is a prospective buyer that went back and forth too many times? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 3:04 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Will suit Clay: NO BACK & FORTH ON THIS ONE > > Is that a body in the trunk? > > --R > > >

Re: [MBZ] One day sale!

"*Plus tax, title, license and $299 doc fee. WAC." WAC = Wascally Administrative Charge? Wipe A** Charge? We Are Crooks? What A Crock? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tomorrow's sale will be even less!

Re: [MBZ] Alternator

Here's a new rectifier assembly, Bosch, $47. http://aspwholesale.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1063 - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 9:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A shorted diode can appear as a load on the system, causing the v

Re: [MBZ] Relocation talk again

Kaleb, Get a small camper van, find a campground with showers. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailm

[MBZ] 123 cup holder for center console

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/5462175027.html - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] OT kitchen plumbing/dishwashers

Craig, I'm getting them just fine, something on your side is filtering them out. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:10:42 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That looks pretty good, clean work, should

Re: [MBZ] Selling a car on ebay

I would try Craigslist first, no fees. Just create a new throw-away email address (like buy.andrews.st...@gmail.com). Plenty of pictures. Answer your very own question "What would it take to make this car perfect?". - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Andrew Stras

[MBZ] boring

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Re: [MBZ] For 240D Lovers

"Virtually" rust free? If the interior is in "very good shape" then why hide the front seats under covers? Awfully low mileage to already require a transmission replacement, and does that look like a brand new engine oil cooler? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 11:48 AM,

Re: [MBZ] tested

You only can escape the all-seeing eye of Google if no one who has a gmail account puts your real name (wink wink) with your new email address in their address book. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 8:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Me, either. > > Wilton > > - Or

Re: [MBZ] Door Panels & Hardware / Martha

Thanks for that JB weld tip, I had tried super glue gel but that didn't hold very long. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did anyone realize that Mercedes still sells the plastic liner on the > inside of the

Re: [MBZ] Belt Tensioner Pulley

How U make dose links? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 8:45 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > As for removing the fan clutch, theres a special tool for that: > > http://www.startekinfo.de/etools/content/tool.jsp?toolno=103%20589%2001%20

Re: [MBZ] OT microwave repair

I found a place that sells the correct magnetron for $44, which is about half what other places would charge. Capacitor is about $65. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 3:50 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Magnetrons are not cheap. I repla

Re: [MBZ] Imitation Klann

That looks pretty much like what Rich has, which I have used several times on my 124 cars. Works OK. Respect the deadly force involved, there is a youtube video of a guy using the Klann who still manages to screw it up and the spring goes sprong. Very fortunately only new underwear / pants were

Re: [MBZ] OT microwave repair

Jim, Used the rectifier diode test method described in the site you sent me, which was dirt simple. I did have to stop at Radio Shack to pick up a 220 ohm 1/2 watt resistor, of course only sold in packs of five for $1.49 + tax. Test circuit: diode in series with resistor across a 12v DC power so

Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel tank

Start cheap / easy, work your way up. Someone reported success with Dawn dish detergent, maybe give that a go first. Here's a map of biodiesel stations: http://biodiesel.org/using-biodiesel/finding-biodiesel/retail-locations/retail-map - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 10

Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel tank

You can be our test case. If your VW survives, maybe I'll try cleaning out one of my MB manifolds. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 11:04 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Some people threaten that it will warp the casting but nobody has ever

Re: [MBZ] How Did it All Begin?

My father is the only person I know who can beat Donald Snook for rapid turnover of used cars. Several Mercedes were among those, including two diesel powered cars (a mid-60's 190D, and an '83 240D). I think I was hooked when about 4 years old by that 190D. Compared to the rest of the crappy Ameri

[MBZ] OT Climate Change (was VW to offer to buy back nearly 500, 000 U.S. diesel cars)

Don't drink the kool-aid Karl, the Earth has never had a stable climate. Ice ages, periods warmer than now, higher CO2 levels, they are all part of the natural cycle, largely driven by solar activity. Global Warming / Climate Change is pure power grab politics by the left. Ever notice how all the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

I think the Odometer issue is simply a slipping gear, solved by removing and roughening the shaft, then press it back on? Don't know for sure, have been living without a working odometer in The White Whale for years now. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Buggered B

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Curly, your thoughts on the rod benders is that the head gaskets are the root cause? Why did MB revise the connecting rods as well as the head gasket? I can see how a rupture of the oil passage at the front by #1 cylinder could cause hydro-lock and bend the rod for that cylinder. Is that always

Re: [MBZ] Should I?

No - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 11:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5568479493.html > > >1988 Mercedes 560 AMG - $1800 > > > -- > --BB > > ___ > http://w

Re: [MBZ] PA sdl

Are you sending them to Mark "Greazzer" in Columbia SC? I've very satisfied with his work. I also happen to have a spare set of the inclined injectors. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My finder's fee will

Re: [MBZ] PA sdl

Dan, The injectors I have came from a 140 diesel, I think a #17 or #18 head, which is the later style. The nozzles are the same part number, only the nozzle holder (body) is different. The major difference is the position of the threads that engage the pre-chamber. Oblique (aka inclined) inject

Re: [MBZ] PA sdl

etc.) > so I would return mine to whomever I could swap a set for > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On May 4, 2016, at 2:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Dan, > > > > The injectors I have came from a

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL Engine

Gotcha, thanks. So injection lines, injection line hardware, rear engine lift hook, top of the main fuel filter holder, and a few other bits (ABS pump?). Yes, looks nice. I polished the valve cover on my '87 wagon once, looked really nice for several years. - Max Charleston SC On T

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

I thought that the main point of negotiation would be actually _finding_ a comparable car for sale, ideally finding several examples, to show what actual market prices are. After all, the point is being able to _replace_ the car (be made whole). Wilton's insco is USAA, but doesn't the other drive

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

Can I store it at your place? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 10:10 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max you should buy the hulk and do up the White Whale right and proper > > --R > > > On 5/5/16 10:01 AM, M

[MBZ] OT NFCU offering a 15 month CD, 3% APY, $10k upper limit

For the service members/retirees who are eligible, special offer for this month. The major filter is that you must be receiving a paycheck from DFAS and set up either direct deposit or allotment to your NFCU account. NFCU = Navy Federal Credit Union DFAS = Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

Re: [MBZ] OT Haints

Need to re-write the story in Geechee. "mid-o-night, dem win 'n lite wok'em up! Didna touch 'noffin, mussa ben de Haint! - Max Charleston SC On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I put a fan in my new bedroom in the additi

Re: [MBZ] OT Haints

bin up in dere yassuh. Come lite dem dun > run offn fum de how ummhmm. > > --R > > > On 5/6/16 2:42 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> Need to re-write the story in Geechee. "mid-o-night, dem win 'n lite >> wok'em up! Didna touch 'noff

Re: [MBZ] OT Haints

yassuh. Come lite dem >> dun run offn fum de how ummhmm. >> >> --R >> >> >> On 5/6/16 2:42 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> >>> Need to re-write the story in Geechee. "mid-o-night, dem win 'n lite >>> wok'em up! Didna

Re: [MBZ] Chinee spyware crapware on your lenovo

Thanks, have used Lenovo Thinkpad T420 (love it) but not that software. Laptop did not have a hard drive, so the only software on it was installed by me. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 9:29 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you have a leno

Re: [MBZ] POSitive news

Oh what fun, lower ball joints! Do you have the correct tools / presses to extract and install? Last two that I did, I heated the LCA knuckle to point it was just starting to faintly glow in my dark garage, and then pressed it out, using the Hazard Fraught cheapo massive C-clamp press and a custo

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 124 bites dust

How much power does it need? There should be a continuous power source in the "opera" light. One 124 cars, there is a nice big power bus in the driver's footwell, direct connect to the battery. I've used that to install a float charger. I'll bet a 126 car has similar somewhere under the dash. Yo

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