Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

Nice tip Philip. I had a master machine shop guy tell me some of that many years ago but he didn't explain it and I failed to grasp it well enough to use it to my benefit. You did good, now I'll use it. Thanks Harry Reusing copper seal rings generally works fine _IF_ you anneal the copper

Re: [MBZ] cold starting

I have a friend that hide himself with a shotgun near a fence that his huge bull had walked through several times. He got the bull in the flank just as he got to the fence. Now when the bull realizes he's close to the fence, he snorts, shakes his head and turns his back to the fence faster

Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks

I was a crew member on an HH-43B helicopter in the Michigan UP. We had a fire suppression unit that hung from below. The person making that hook up with the chopper hovering above had better ground the loop to the latch before touching any part of the chopper. I never saw it get anyone, but

Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners

The pipe I got was not sized to match up with regular plumbing pipe. I under bought thinking if I needed a little more, a short hardware store trip would work. NOT. I had to drive 80 miles and I stocked up, 13 years later and I have left over's. I didn't know about the clear, but that would

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

A great idea that I am in the process of doing. The computer had a Vista disk that I used. After I finish my stock trades this morning, I'll switch computers and check it out. Thanks Harry On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheapery

You made my day Jim, I got up to 64* this morning, upset a little because of the chill and read your piece. I feel good now and can face the 80s later in the day without a pity party, even though I'll have to dig out a sweater. Thanks Harry Date night! We had a houseguest, so he stayed

[MBZ] OT Need computer help

I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

Thanks guys, I'm going to my daughter's for Thanksgiving and I sent her the information. I asked her to burn me a cd to bring back home Friday. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT DIY water well I am driving a well through my basement floor in the hopes

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

My hope is that I'll get into sand on the way down and hit water. A friend nearby was building a pond in the side of a clay hill. Before they got to the depth he wanted, they hit wet sand and had to get the dozer out. He said that was about 18 feet. Harry, It sounds like you are driving

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

Perhaps a sign shop is a good choice. while waiting for my yard signs to be made I saw two workers doing a sheriff's car. One was selecting patterns on a computer screen, clicking run and a machine loaded with a roll, cut the piece. The other guy was coming and going to the car and stayed

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Thanks Tim, good information there. Our Geothermal installation required three wells, 220' each, about 20 ' apart. I asked the crew where they hit water and they just said we're not checking, just punching holes. 56' sounds like in the ballpark of my guess, but I'm on a hill. I'm driving 2

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Thanks Craig, that's all good info to add to my pile. It would be nice to be able to use a pitcher or stand pump, but I doubt I'll hit it that shallow. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Mitch, you have to be in the top ten of internet searchers. If I am reading it right, there are manual pumps at this site that operate much deeper than I thought any manual pump could. If I hit water deeper than I would like and the water tests good, I'll be back to that site to pick

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

That sounds good to me. IIRC, a column of water weighs .434 lbs and is 1 x 1 x 12. I don't think I'll ever get close to 100' by driving. Thanks Harry The piston goes under water, some kind of flapper in the piston closes, and then you lift the piston with the water above it. I would imagine

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

I'll keep it in mind. So if I understand correctly, there is not a pipe that goes inside my 2 pipe to bring the water topside. I have made a 1/2 foot valve with some brass fittings, a steel ball and o-ring. It stays attached to a 1/2 hose and pumps with a churning motion. It works with a

[MBZ] OT DIY water well

I am driving a well through my basement floor in the hopes of being able to reach good water. I have rookie questions because I'm a rookie. If any of you have knowledge or experience, tell me what to look for that will give a clue that water is close. My house is built into a red clay hill

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Where are you located? Any idea how far down the water table is in your area? Newton, MS. Not sure of the water table, but there are live springs coming to the surface further down the hill. I guestimate from 25 to 30 feet below my basement floor. Anyone around you have a well? There was

Re: [MBZ] Great Craigslist ad

little triangular windows, I have these on my 95 Toyota pickup, nice. Harry 86 300 SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch saga continues

Curt, this is advice I followed from Cathey and Van Cleve. It worked for me. Thanks Harry Jim Wrote: You need a three-foot (or thereabouts) length of tubing that will slip tightly over the bleed nipples on the brake and clutch cylinders. Next you put it in place and crack both bleeders and

Re: [MBZ] How do you lubricate accelerator cables?

The bike places sell a little rubber device that clamps on the cable at one end. There is then a small hole to insert an aerosol can tube of the lube of your choice. About $14 for mine and it worked well for me. I sprayed in Kroil. Thanks Harry 86 300 SDL ( going on the block shortly)

Re: [MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD

Looking forwad to answers to this problem myself, the same thing is going on with my 86 SDL. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 5:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD

Re: [MBZ] Odyssey for Max

My brother (Don) has one and loves it. His BIL had one for 2 or 3 years prior to Don's purchase and the four of them traveled extensively with it during that period. They spend 30 days a year seeing America and the Odyssey is the best they have used for those trips. Let me know if you want

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don WAS: OT Caravan

When I wash my car clothes and not too soiled shop rags, I take it all to a Laundromat. Keeps me alive. Harry 86 300 SDL I would have remembered a bath like that - so I lucked out when I did it last time. I have a set of car clothes - no cleaning bill other than they get washed all by

Re: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed

Allan, I know the split boots get bad mouthed by some, but I have used one on a VW and one on a Camry, both lased many miles and were still good when I sold the cars. I installed mine on the car with success. It would be a piece of cake with the axle off the car. If you ever see one and

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A

That is just amazing. Way to go Gerry. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A Aimed a light at the hole in the

Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ

Thanks Tom, I enjoyed that. The ending was great, the hero won. Hi, ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed until close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil leak' enroute. Driving along in the 1975 W115 300D at about 65 mph on Interstate 95, I happened to

Re: [MBZ] diagnosing driveshaft vibration

plus $50 shipping. They just taped it to a 2X4 and sent it UPS. Here is my write up, no pictures: Subject: Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD From: Harry Watkins harryw...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, Feb 5, 2007 at 2:50 PM

[MBZ] Test two

I think I turned off my Spam blocker. Over half of what was routed to the Spam folder were messages I would have wanted to see. Some were from USAA, my main financial site (not good). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Test

I am not getting any posts. Are we still up and running? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Blue Angels

WOW, and to think, I always thought those guys had to be good, never thought about its who you know. WOW. Harry Wonko the Sane wrote: Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very

Re: [MBZ] Way Off Topic - Paint

I always store left over paint upside down. Doesn't always work but I never tracked results to have a better feel. I wonder if it would work to put the paint can in one of those bags that you can vacuum out the air? I get the bags at Wal-Mart and they hold up pretty well. Harry -

Re: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?

You guys were right as usual. #5 fuse blew and it covers about 14 items and especially my problems, A/C, blower and full heat. New fuse got it going and when I repeated what caused it, the kick down switch, it also repeated blowing the fuse . Now to follow Jim's suggestion and find the

[MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?

86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open. The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping and restarting the

Re: [MBZ] Replacing A/C compressor in a 240D

Rusty/Tom got all the mounting hardware I needed to remount my 240D compressor. Harry I've looked all over and can't find any nuts and bolts descriptions of this job except for the MB disc. All help much appreciated. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

Besides this site, I have had good results here. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php Harry Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance procedures like, for instance, changing transmission

Re: [MBZ] OT - #1 son success

Wow, way to go #1 son, congratulations. Beating the varsity is (as VP Biden would say) a BIG #*$%^# deal. Harry - Original Message - From: redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - #1

Re: [MBZ] 300SD still being bad

I did what Jim said and built a tester with an ammeter from a flap. I left mine in the bubble package and did laparoscopic surgery to connect the wires to the meter, put two insulated clips on the other end and it answers the question, good or bad? IIRC about $20. Thanks Harry though I

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

Resoldered the ACC boards, and still no blower. So my next suspect is the blower motor brushes. Allan, I had the same problem with my SDL and it turned out to be a melted fuse holder in the fuse box. The 300D can also have this problem. Check out this thread at Peachparts.

Re: [MBZ] Cd question 95 E320

The upgrade I have in the SDL has the same. Push the eject button and the face plate tilts out and the CD slot is found. Harry - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] Cd

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

Walt, thanks for the information. This is keeper stuff. Harry Just wanted to let you guys know I'll be making a small run of replacement impellers for the aux pumps in a week or two. Got a cad model done up right now, going to push out to the cam program later today. The electric motor

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

Take the intake to your local engine machine shop and let them clean it. It seems that every drop of splatter will stain forever, its nasty stuff. BTDT Thanks Harry *Now for my next question:* Has anyone found a good way to clean the intake plenum? . Thx! Larry

[MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

The 300 SDL is the best driving car I've owned and beats all the others in fuel economy. I've owned two 86 SDLs, an 85 TD, 85 300D Euro and an 81 240D manual Trans. The TD was second best for me, the wife liked the 240D. I believe the 86 SDL (non-CA) is the one that has less chance of blown

Re: [MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

ZD??? Zero defects. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] O/T Knives

I've been following this thread to see if ceramic's came up. Anyone have experience/opinion of these for the kitchen? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive force. I've tried it with each going in first but those spring clips between them are not giving way. Is there a tool that's needed? I am going back in with an upgrade Becker radio but in comparing it with the Grand Prix, I

Re: [MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

That really hurt :) but thanks. I'll try that tool and compare the radios for that indent location. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

Thanks Jim, I didn't have that tool so I used yours and it worked. There are no detent holes in the new radio so I removed the clips. Harry I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive force. Then something's wrong. But you know that already. I've tried it with

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Double ditto, you are on my daily prayer list. Harry - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Radio inop, but it was calling for a code. I have a Becker upgrade for that. There is a code decoder application for the PC. I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a code? Dome light inop when door is opened. He got a new switch assembly from Rusty that he

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma. Is that enough drain to cause a problem? Sounds a bit on the high side. -- Jim Thanks Jim, what would run on 60 mA? Maybe a small bulb? Let me correct one thing. The fluctuation was from 60 to 65 on the meter, one increment. When I

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Jim, Max I pulled four fuses that got me to 0 mA. #2 which took the clock flux out. (a) Is drawing 25 mA. Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment memory. (b) Is drawing 25 mA. Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment. (nothing about memory) #15 Is drawing ~10 mA. One of

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Thanks again Max and Jim. I was checking out a PO statement that he thought there was a drain. He listed four electrical problems that his Indy failed to fix after many $$$. Both seats had no movement. That turned out to be the seat relay and the aux. fuse holder had been switched in their

[MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma. I used the Cathey procedure to connect in series from the neg. post to the neg. cable. Is that enough drain to cause a problem? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Gerry, try this site: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105297 Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Gerry, here is another source: http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/ Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff Can

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Last one Gerry, but you should get an answer from this LOOONG thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1302538 Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

[MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

I need some help installing this kit on my 300SDL. If I'm reading the FSM correctly, the connections are made under the fuse box at #16 fuse. I don't see where there is enough slack in the attached wires to allow getting under there. Perhaps there is more disassembly required than I think.

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

No, fuse #16 was eliminated after end number 269896, my end number is 267785, so I have the melted fuse box at fuse # 16 location with a brand new, unused, PO installed blower motor and a fuse kit in my hand. Thanks Harry I have never heard of this on a SDL. Every one I have seen already

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

, January 10, 2010 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT Several months ago, I was able to pull the fuse box up and out and roll it upside down to access the terminals on the underside. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Well put Fred. Some of my blood is over there as well. When I read Gary's post, my mind processed it the same as when Jimmy Carter said during his campaign that he would welcome the Vietnam deserters back from Canada. Gary now occupies the same status with me as Jane Fonda and Jimmy Carter.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

I use brake parts cleaner and air to blow it dry. To find the leakers, sprinkle some baby powder around the DVs and watch. I've done two 603s without problems and on the first one, I used the hold down straps as a wrench to do the torque. I did however follow the procedures with care.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job I use brake parts cleaner and air to blow

Re: [MBZ] OT: Economics (was Sulfur good?)

Well put Larry, to bad information like this falls on deaf ears. Ever see man on the street TV? Folks can't name the two major parties, but someone registered them to vote and they do. Harry - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Injector rebuild and balance

Joe knight on the west coast was set up to do it, had a supply of shims. I'm not sure he ever did it for others, but not sure. His email WAS jskni...@gmail.com or j...@jsandctk.com Nice guy, he helped me many times. Harry - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To:

Re: [MBZ] OT Malware Defense antiviral software

Andrew, try Avast for antivirus, and JV16 Power Tools for correcting registry problem. Both have free downloads but won't break the bank if you buy a pro version. Google for reviews. I've had both for over three years after trying others that ate up CPU operations and hurt the pocket book.

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Does anyone know of an online site to see wiring diagrams for an 86 SDL? Also, if you have the car, would you look in the fuse box and see if its what I have in mine? Hopefully I'll be able to attach a picture of mine Still no fix on my seat adjustment problem. The manuals that I have appear

Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents

Jim, Go to Rusty's online site, buymbparts.biz and you can see some of it. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190e dash vents that won't close.

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Max, the SDL works as you stated, I was trying to make the point that I tried it in all situations. Thanks Harry - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Okay, okay, its Peachparts Harry - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Max You got that right

[MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Where do I start? I get nothing on either seat with key on, running, door open and in or out of seat. I have (part of) an Electrical Troubleshooting manual that covers 1986 through 1991. Its missing a bunch of pages in the first part but has diagrams that seem to cover my problem. I'm

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

know that key off and door open will allow them to work. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat

Re: [MBZ] Lapping IP nozzle

Perter, very nice write-up, a keeper for sure. Thanks Harry Those are the delivery valves, and no , you should NEVER lap anything related to the IP. The seal is with a rubber o-ring at the fuel chamber and the copper seal on the plunger/sleeve set, and neither is going to wear anywhere

Re: [MBZ] Say relief?

Hey Rusty, how about me? I did the same as Wilton except I spent twice as much this morning. What email? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say

Re: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD?

Christy, tell us more. Will it idle? Does your tow vehicle have a hitch?, Weather? Hilly terrain? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Chris N John ceand...@tctwest.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD? Hi,

[MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

Will someone help me through this please? I made a mess of one I did before on an SDL and now I don't have the CD. What tools to use and the procedures. Got a looker coming this afternoon. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

and pull down the spring fitting under the hood, it will stretch the spring and you can remove the little bit that holds it against the bottom, then it all just slides out the top. --R harry watkins wrote: Will someone help me through this please? I made a mess of one I did before on an SDL

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

I'm doing something wrong. How many pieces are there? I grabbed the very bottom of the unit and tugged pretty good without feeling a spring action, perhaps I'm being a girlie man with it. More details please. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

star pdf to you 30-45 minutes ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D I'm doing something wrong. How many pieces

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

A new one is $20.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 10

[MBZ] OT Craigslist, tell me what I'm doing wrong

This is my ad and it has gotten flagged and removed from the site twice. I put it in a different city last night, but what ever is wrong is still there. http://meridian.craigslist.org/grd/1495482841.html I recently bought everything but the real estate from a closed golf course and will

Re: [MBZ] OT Craigslist, tell me what I'm doing wrong

Okay Mitch, I put it back up in Jackson, MS and used your words, maybe this will work. http://jackson.craigslist.org/grd/1496926234.html Thanks Harry harry watkins wrote: Any ideas, anyone? This is not a scam, it's an ad to sell a mower. Would whoever keeps flagging this ad please email

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

Same here, that's a keeper, thanks. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system Thank you. Printed and added to repair

[MBZ] What solvent do you use in your parts washer?

I just became the owner of a parts washer and I need pro and con advice on a good solvent to use. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 126 Going Green

Ditto, I'm on dial-up. Harry - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Going Green On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:11 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD

Max, when one of my SDLs had the dead bug problem I added a second clear filter. I teed in a parallel second filter and pinched it shut with a pair of padded vice grips. When the engine started to lose power, I just released the vice grip and went on my way. Cleaned both filters at my

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

Hi Jim Welcome to the best MB list on the internet. We have many very smart folks here and you will get good answers. With your VW experience, I expect you will be one of those providing answers at this site after some MB ownership. Including me, there are many VW lovers on this list and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gasoline for the Wal-Mart good/bad debate

Thanks, there should have been a ? at the end of my question, that turned out not to be a question, but really was a question. Harry No, a pig is one of those pipe cleaner deals that squeels like a pig. harry watkins wrote: And that slug of water is called a pig. Harry

Re: [MBZ] FI Pump and OOMPF

Also, if your fuel tank is low and you park nose up on a slope, air will enter the system, BTDT. Harry The external fuel leak is the o-ring seal, doesn't affect anything but fuel milage, and then only if it's quite large. However, to replace the o-rings you must remove the valve holder,

[MBZ] Coolant/oil tip from another forum

This was new to me so I thought it might help someone that suspects coolant/oil mix Take an old cast iron pan and put it on your stove, let it get to around 250 300 degrees and drop a few drops of your oil on it...if there is ANY water or anti-freeze in your oil, it will sizzle and pop. If its

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

I had a friend with suspected metal in his pan and he stuck thin magnets on the outside and forgot about it. I never heard the rest of the story, but there may not have been one. Harry If the only concern was some bearings and debris in the pan, I'd let sleeping dogs lie. Metal stuff

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

Larry The o-rings are what seals the inside from the outside, prevents fuel getting out and air getting in. DV repairs are normally brought on because of that, but it makes sense to replace the copper seals and springs while in the area. Harry - Original Message - From: LarryT

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

Thanks Max, sounds like it boils down to a last resort thing. If nothing else cures the problem, maybe a DV upgrade will. I've redone them on two SDLs and a 300TD because they were leaking externally. The last SDL was a learning experience, the wife was at a friends house and it would not

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems Larry wrote: Additionally, they tell me the Injector Seals

Re: [MBZ] Winter tires/wheels

I shipped UPS, tie a pair together with cardboard on top and bottom and they are good to go. Harry - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] Winter tires/wheels I found some snow

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

;-) What engine were you working on? I have a 602-962 Larry Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706 -- From: harry watkins

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

Larry wrote: Additionally, they tell me the Injector Seals are leaking - not internal seals but the O-Ring and copper washer that fits inside the line where it exits the IP - so the IP doesn't need to be replaced - only the metal injector lines need to come off and a fitting inside the IP

Re: [MBZ] OT: Moose!

This is not Friday, you can't do moose unless it's Friday. NO MOOSE FOR YOU. Harry Curt Raymond wrote: I don#39;t remember if I mentioned it on here but I#39;ve been moose hunting this week. Today dad shot a small cow moose, 208 pounds which should be very good eating. He used an

Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride?

Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going

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