Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura Lifter Tapping When Cold
Have used both. Auto-rx works better than Seafoam. Starting the flush stage for the Auto-rx treatment when the weather breaks. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro > Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 9:56 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] O.T. Acura Lifter Tapping When Cold > > SO.the wife's '87 Acura Legend (189K Miles) has developed a > lifter tapping when the engine is cold. When it comes off the > cold peg, it goes away. The oil is fresh and the level is > SAT. The dudes on the Acura forum said, among many things, to > use the Auto RX or Sea Foam in the oil to clear out the we, > small oil passages. > > Sound reasonable? > > > > Bob R. > > Gets a we bit nervous when working on non MB stuff > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rodbender question
Stuck rings? Any carbon in the oil pan? Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. > Striplin, work > Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:38 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] rodbender question > > So you have to pull the head to find out, wont show up in a > test? I probably have bent rods on my 140, it uses way too > much oil, but does not smoke at all. Maybe its going somewhere else. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 2:28 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] rodbender question > > > > > > > > "Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)" wrote: > >> > >> Will a compression or leak down test show bent rods etc? > > > > It should show egged out cylinders and pistons after the rods > > have been bent a while. (of course, the blue cloud behind > > the car indicates much the same thing) > > > > Mitch. > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura's Cold Tapping
One thermostat. If it was used for local travel and the motor was never warmed up I could see that. Didn't thing the EGR valves would cause that. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 12:14 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura's Cold Tapping > > > In a message dated 11/2/2007 2:07:16 P.M. US Mountain > Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I bought the 1992 600SEL with a tick in the motor three > years ago. Replaced all the wirng under the hood. Started to > deal with the ticking earlier this summer. Dropped the oil > pan and it was FULL of carbon upto the oil pickup, never a > good sign. Cleaned it out, significant drop in lifter noise > > > WOW! That is weird! Did you ever figure out what caused all > the carbon? A weak thermostat (I suppose the V12 has two) > would let the engine run cold. > Problems with EGR could be a cause, too. > > Inquiring minds > > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 264 K miles > 98 ML 320, 152 K miles > > > > > ** See what's new at > http://www.aol.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura's Cold Tapping
I bought the 1992 600SEL with a tick in the motor three years ago. Replaced all the wirng under the hood. Started to deal with the ticking earlier this summer. Dropped the oil pan and it was FULL of carbon upto the oil pickup, never a good sign. Cleaned it out, significant drop in lifter noise. Put a can of Seafoam in the oil ran it for a 1000 miles did an oil change and noise was better. Guys on Benzworld were talking about a site http://www.Auto-Rx.com selling a product called auto-Rx. Bought the recommended amount added it to the oil. Noise is almost completely gone. Will do the flush and another treatment and should be done. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 12:22 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura's Cold Tapping > > > In a message dated 11/2/2007 7:14:37 A.M. US Mountain > Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Had to schlep the youngest girl child to cheer practice this > morning. The spousal unit's '87 Legend, 189K miles now, was > parked behind my car so I drove the Legend for the first > time in awhile. Knowing my wife had driven it last I first > turned off the AC and radio, then started the engine. I > instantly got an unnerving tap, tap, tap. I shut 'er off and > checked the oil and it was SAT. I restarted 'er and the > tapping (you all know this tapping.) continued. So I took > off for the school as the tapping continued. The moment the > temp gage came off the cold peg, the tapping stopped. > > What the heck does this indicate? > > > > Bob, > > Could be carbon build up from low speed driving. Or a dirty > hydraulic lifter. A couple trips out to the site and back > should clear it up. > > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 264 K miles > 98 ML 320, 152 K miles > > > > > ** See what's new at > http://www.aol.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock
steering damper ( shock like thing ) it connects to the drag link and frame. The other piece is the idler arm. You can get a idler arm rebuild kiit from Rusty as well as the steering damper. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:41 AM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock > > Hummminteresting. > > I just had the car on the lift two weeks ago. We checked the > front end out and it seemed finebut he did mention that > the shock-like part underneath kinda behind the oil pan in > the middle did need replacing. I can't remember what he > called it. And whatever the piece right next to that part > also needs replaced. Sound vague enough? > > Bob R. > '77 300D 183K > Goodyear, AZ > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:32 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock > > Sure it's from the engine? Wheel bearing going south? Loose > caliper rattling? I had some car once, started doing that, > turned out to be front brakes needed replacing, the pads were > worn and would rattle or something. A brake job fixed it, > whatever it was. > > --R > > Robert Rentfro wrote: > > Both waysmotor mounts are pretty recent Louis seemed to think. > > > > Bob R. > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger > > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:22 AM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock > > > > Bob, > > > > Does it occur when turning both left and right? When were motor > > mounts last replaced? > > > > Take care, > > > > Chuck > > On Oct 25, 2007, at 8:17 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > > > > > >> Here's something odd I've noticed in the last few days. When I am > >> driving through the neighborhood, obeying the speed limit I might > >> add, and I turn a corner I get a disturbing knocking sound > from the > >> engine. It doesn't seem/sound like a fuel induced sounding > knock.it's > >> more deep, guttural (Germanic even) than that. I've only > noticed it > >> at low speed corner turning with no fuel being applied. > >> > >> What the heck is that about? > >> > >> > >> > >> Bob R. > >> > >> '77 300D 183K > >> > >> Goodyear, AZ > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin
Robb Taglieri Your original email was answered on 9/17/07 by Alex Chamberlain who has a diesel. I believe most of the guys here are diesel owners. Gas cars are a different beast, you'll need to get codes pulled or build a LED unit to pull codes, your car is OBD I. >On 9/17/07, Robb Taglieri <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 1993 300E 2.8 with about 122,000 miles on it. It recently > went for NJ emissions testing and failed. My HC tested at 150 instead > of 100. I am told that the cause of this is not the normal tune up > but rather that something is defective. the car had a tune up in the > last 12,000 miles and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. > >High HC means unburned fuel---the engine is running too rich. A lot of things can cause this, but the first to check for >is a vacuum leak---could be as simple as a disconnected line somewhere. (Low vacuum makes the injection computer think >>>you're stomping on the accelerator all the time, so it dumps more gas in than necessary.) > >Alex Chamberlain >'87 300D Turbo >From my notes I have; High HC,CO & NOX = replace converter & O2 Sensor, verify tuneup and correct any fault codes. You did pull the codes? High HC & NOX & Low CO = Replace converter, tune-up & check lean Fuel Ratio, leaking exhaust valves. High HC & CO & Low NOX = Rich Air fuel Ratio, air injection High HC & Low CO & NOX = Run in converter, tuneup, oil change Check the emissions form from the test facility to which values are high and low. There is also and EGR tube issue with the car you have. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robb Taglieri > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:00 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin > > Kaleb, Maybe I should remind you of what the list is about. > It is about sharing ideas and helping to troubleshoot 14 year > old cars... whether I paid for the listing or not. If I paid > for the listing up to this posting being "Now" very helpful > but for yours I'd be disappointed with the response. > This posting has gotten alot of feedback: The feedback I was > hoping for. > Maybe Kaleb, practicing alittle respect for others and trying > to be helpful may even help you in your own business. > Remember, this list was developed to help guys like me and > small shop owners with other guys experiences from around the > country chiming in. Smart ass's were suppose to be kicked off. > > Robb > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP
Peter glad you're okay. I've been reading these type of posts on the diesel lists for years. Wouldn't drive anything but a Mercedes irregarless of the year or the associated problems of the car. It's the "walkaway" factor that I like. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP > > Dingdong in JE Sheckel service van blew at red light on the > highway this morning about 7:30 and totaled my 300D. Hit the > front door as I drove across the highway doing about 60, > wasn't watching the road (duh). > > I got away with some glass embedded in my left arm (gotta go > have that dug out in the next day or to, I think) and some > very sore ribs. > Didn't break the fountain pens in my front pocket or bend up > my reading glasses. > > Dash is completely crushed, had to break out the climate > control pushbutton unit and drive the side back to get the > glove box open (my brother did, I'm not able!) to get my > stuff out, like the spare set of rear pads I've not gotten > around to getting installed. A helpful passerby found some > long needlenose pliers (probably off the Sheckel > van) and turned the engine off, it was running about half > throttle and boiling (no radiator cap to keep the pressure > off the cracked head). > The keys are about 6" inside the dash now, it's that badly crushed. > Climate control split in half and folded up, center vent > crunched, what a mess. > > Front doorpost is pushed in at least 18", tire is lying over > at 45 degrees or more (lower control arm not bent much if at > all), door is pushed in at least a foot. Windshield is > busted, floor pan is VERY narrow, console cover is torn up > and shoved up 6" or so. I unbuckled and climbed out the > passenger side. > > Other than the punch in the ribs I'm fine, got a cut from my > exploded coffee cup that flew out of my carrier bag. Cell > phone still works in spite of being thrown onto the floor > under the front seat from my bag in the right seat, haven't > tried the computer yet, but the bag was still on the front > seat where I left it. > > I ended up pointing straight south rolling down the median > from going straight east, no skid marks other than my tires > going sideways, I don't think he ever touched the brakes. > Other driver was fine, airbags went off, so that's good > (although I'm NOT pleased at my car being wiped). Not a good > feeling to look up and see a vehicle speeding toward you less > than 6 ft away and thinking, oh s this is gonna be bad. > > Didn't even black out, didn't hit my head, didn't bang my > hip, knee, or feet. > > I feel much better about my mother driving a 300 TE, as much > of a pain as it has been keeping it running nicely (idle and > AC problems, finally fixed). At least if she gets slammed > she is unlikely to be hurt. > > What a car! Now I gotta find another one.. > > Peter > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ
Nope 1994 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. > Striplin, work > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:40 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ > > 93 should have the new motor > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > ----- Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 1:48 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ > > > > Loren when lookinh for a new TE the 1994 has the new motor. > We had a 1995 > > E320 and it was great. > > > > James Zavesky > > 1991 500SL > > 1992 600SEL > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth > >> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 10:47 AM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ > >> > >> I don't have time now for cleanup/fixup, but I am going to > >> sell the 300TE. It is an 88 White/blue interior. NO RUST It > >> is from an affluent DC suburb in VA, and has not been driven > >> in the winter since I got it. It has over 200k miles, but is > >> in good running order. Changing the trans fluid/filter did > >> clear up the glitch in the transmission from last year. I > >> want to find a 92-93 TE to replace it. It has the third > >> seat. It is not a show car, but it is very decent looking. > >> It is missing the inner fender plastic liner, and has the > >> front of the rocker bent from the worthless new Jokohama tire. > >> > >> the really good: New rear struts and steel hydraulic lines > >> to the struts, rebuilt tandem pump and lotsa fresh special > >> fluid in the > >> suspension system. It has never leaked a drop since I > put it back > >> together. Tires are good-very good. Has a good aftermarket > >> alpine cd player. > >> > >> Interior is good, but not pristine. no holes or tears in the > >> interior. It matches the 87 300TD I am also going to sell > >> later in the fall. It has been fun to have a matching pair. > >> We play fool the neighbors. Buy a pair, have a ball! > >> > >> I will be listing the car for sale in early Nov, after I have > >> time for cleanup/fixup, but if anyone wants it now, please > >> email me offlist. everything is there to make a car that > >> will run another 100k to 200k miles even in the rustbelt with > >> proper care and a little TLC. Good for hauling newspapers, > >> pets and other stuff. I can show you the receipts for the > >> new struts and lines from Rusty, along with a few hundred > >> dollars worth of other parts. When I got it I put in a new > >> coil and battery too. We drive it regularly on 500 mile trips. > >> > >> located in central IA, USA Pick it up at IowaQ > >> > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> Loren Faeth > >> 87 300TD > >> 88 300 TE soon to be for sale > >> 87 300D soon to be for sale > >> 300SDL waiting for a good home. (also for sale or for parts) et al > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: > >> http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ
Loren when lookinh for a new TE the 1994 has the new motor. We had a 1995 E320 and it was great. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 10:47 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] presale: 300TE IowaQ > > I don't have time now for cleanup/fixup, but I am going to > sell the 300TE. It is an 88 White/blue interior. NO RUST It > is from an affluent DC suburb in VA, and has not been driven > in the winter since I got it. It has over 200k miles, but is > in good running order. Changing the trans fluid/filter did > clear up the glitch in the transmission from last year. I > want to find a 92-93 TE to replace it. It has the third > seat. It is not a show car, but it is very decent looking. > It is missing the inner fender plastic liner, and has the > front of the rocker bent from the worthless new Jokohama tire. > > the really good: New rear struts and steel hydraulic lines > to the struts, rebuilt tandem pump and lotsa fresh special > fluid in the > suspension system. It has never leaked a drop since I put it back > together. Tires are good-very good. Has a good aftermarket > alpine cd player. > > Interior is good, but not pristine. no holes or tears in the > interior. It matches the 87 300TD I am also going to sell > later in the fall. It has been fun to have a matching pair. > We play fool the neighbors. Buy a pair, have a ball! > > I will be listing the car for sale in early Nov, after I have > time for cleanup/fixup, but if anyone wants it now, please > email me offlist. everything is there to make a car that > will run another 100k to 200k miles even in the rustbelt with > proper care and a little TLC. Good for hauling newspapers, > pets and other stuff. I can show you the receipts for the > new struts and lines from Rusty, along with a few hundred > dollars worth of other parts. When I got it I put in a new > coil and battery too. We drive it regularly on 500 mile trips. > > located in central IA, USA Pick it up at IowaQ > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Loren Faeth > 87 300TD > 88 300 TE soon to be for sale > 87 300D soon to be for sale > 300SDL waiting for a good home. (also for sale or for parts) et al > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] populations discussion
1992-1995 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 3:08 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > What years are problems with the wiring harness on the 140? 94-95? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'billr'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:23 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > > > Bill > > > > The 500 would be a better choice given the fact that your mechanic has > > already worked on them. The 600 engine is entirely different. > > > > Try to get something 1996 or newer otherwise you will be replacing > > harness's. > > > > James > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] populations discussion
Bill The 500 would be a better choice given the fact that your mechanic has already worked on them. The 600 engine is entirely different. Try to get something 1996 or newer otherwise you will be replacing harness's. James > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of billr > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 10:34 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > Thanks for the correction James. I have not been there in about three > years and the memory just wasn't working. When you come off the bridge > onto Big Pine in the early morning the area is full of the little > critters. Thus far I have been spared any personal contact with the > Iguanas. >I note you have several of the mid '90's 500 - 600's. For one who does > only the barest mechanical work, I have been thinking that first, Don's > 300SEL might be the best choice, but if I don't do that one and my > disability suit eventually comes thru I have been interested in a 500 or > even a 600 sedan. I have a decent mechanic who is honest, but still $80 > an hour. Thoughts? He works on 500's, but doesn't have any customers who > have a 600. It would be used almost exclusively for my wife to take to > work - about 15 miles, and would be the car of choice for our Friday night > date. Too low gas mileage for much else. > BillR > Jacksonville FL > 1981 300SD 294k miles > > -Original Message- > >From: James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Sep 6, 2007 11:15 AM > >To: 'billr' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 'Mercedes Discussion List' > > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > > >The Key Deer are on No Name Key and Big Pine Key where the National Key > Deer > >Refuge is. Iguanas on the other hand are everywhere and some are monster > >huge! Saw one in a tree from 20 yards, it had a head as large as a man's. > > > >James Zavesky > > > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> On Behalf Of billr > >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:10 AM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > >> > >> To chime in on deer populations, one of the lower FL Keys [Summerland?] > >> has Key Deer. Very cute and pretty tame - about the size of a medium > dog > >> [but probably would taste better ..]. It is illegal to fence them out, > or > >> drive over 45 day or 25 mph at night where they frequent [including as > >> stretch of US 1]. If you want to find some angry home owners chat with > >> residents who can't grow gardens or many ornamental plants except as > deer > >> fodder. One of mom's friends had a remote control gate installed for > >> security reasons and is not allowed to close it as it would keep the > deer > >> out of her gardens. > >> BillR > >> Jacksonville FL > >> 1981 300SD 294k miles > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> >From: Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >Sent: Sep 6, 2007 9:46 AM > >> >To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > >> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > >> > > >> >Someone needs to invent a gatling-bow & haul a truck load home > >> > > >> >Thanks, > >> >Tom Hargrave > >> >www.kegkits.com > >> >256-656-1924 > >> > > >> > > >> >-Original Message- > >> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> >On Behalf Of Curt Raymond > >> >Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:32 AM > >> >To: Diesel List > >> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > >> > > >> > > >> >That one is easy, they starve or another predator emerges. > >> > > >> >I'm from Portland, Maine and several of the islands in the bay have > >> problems > >> >with deer. In recent times every couple years they have a limited > archery > >> >hunt to reduce population. > >> >Its interesting how greenie weenies will line up to have you sit on > their > >> >back porch and bag the garden destroyers... > >> > > >> >-Curt > >> > > >> >Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:48:47 -0700 > >> >From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> &g
Re: [MBZ] Spend money? ME?
That's how it was with me too. I had the 1985 300SD and the 1987 300SDL and they didn't have any computer connections. When I bought the E320, 500SL and the 600SEL I went through a steep learning curve. Had no clue how the newer cars worked with computers. Biggest problem was I bought the 600SEL with a loud and I mean loud tick in the engine. So in order to make the purchase feasible meant I had to fix it. Turns out the oil pan was full of carbon which plugged one of the exhaust lifters on #3 cylinder. Removing the carbon sediment from the oil pan and using Auto-Rx has made significant improvements. One of the listers here made an iconic statement not too long ago "the idiot at the dealership masquerading as a mechanic" is a statement I use frequently. All the dealerships (both of them) wanted to do was disassemble the top end of the motor where the noise was, but without taking the carbon out of the pan it would have plugged up the new lifter(s). The root cause was the carbon that was in the pan. As it was when I got cancer last fall I had one of the Mercedes dealerships reassemble the top end of the motor and set cam timing because I had been in the process of doing that when I got sick. 5 frickin weeks AND a dented door later I have oil leaks and extra intake manifold gaskets left. So who here can guess what my fall project is going to be? James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:01 PM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spend money? ME? > > My newest Mercedes has no laptop connection - it's a 1987 300SDL. My > oldest > was manufactured when a "small computer" was the size of a large office > suite - it's a 1959 220S (for sale or for trade for a nice 220D 0r 240D > with > a 4 speed, if you know of anyone who wants one) > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > 256-656-1924 > www.kegkits.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 6:51 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spend money? ME? > > < laptop > up > to your car?>> > > Shocking suggestion. This suggests opening a wallet which is anathema to > most > okiebenz listers. > > RLE > > > ** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 V12 computers (was Manuals for 1990 300 SL??)
ETA = Electronic Throttle Actuator (Throttle Body) Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:56 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 V12 computers (was Manuals for 1990 300 SL??) > > On 9/6/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of - > > ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc > > > > Jim > > ECU = Electronic Control Unit > ETA = ??? > > Alex > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh Crap! Oil in coolant
You might want to do a compression test. Simple and easy to do. Two people make the job go quick. A leak down test is better but if you don't have the leak down tester and a air compressor a basic compression test is a start. You can also pressurize the coolant system and see if you get a drop in pressure. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Donald Snook > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:06 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Oh Crap! Oil in coolant > > *&%** I have oil in my coolant. This probably means a blown head gasket > right? I have a 1990 300SEL 140K (M103). Does the head usually > crack? It has not overheated and this must have just occurred. I am > going to flush and fill it. > > > > 1.Any idea what this might cost? > 2.Could it be something else? > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 140K > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
Computers are fine and rarely fail. Senders rarely fail, although I did have a right side knock sensor that was bad when I got the car. Wiring harness's are shit on the 1992-1995 S-Class. Ya'd think that for what they charged for the thing when new the wiring wouldn't deteriorate. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:23 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > So you do your own work on the 600? Had a computer go out yet? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > > >I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991 > > 500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have > > traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL > the > > major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the > > "A" > > pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a > > piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all > > relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that > > particular > > chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner. > > > > James Zavesky > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > >> > >> On 9/6/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work. Soft top and > a > >> few > >> > other small things. He is having a hard time finding manuals online > >> > for > >> the > >> > 1990. He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car. > >> > Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction. > >> > > >> > >> I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129. I know they are > >> notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my > >> only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it. > >> > >> (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade > >> at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!) > >> > >> Alex Chamberlain > >> '87 300D Turbo et al. > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
You've never been to a Mercedes dealership and had them hook their laptop up to your car? Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:35 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > OK, so tell me about this DAS software etc. How do you hook it up to the > car? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:16 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > > > Both our cars are ODB1 so I had a Snap On 2500 scanner, sold it when I > got > > the Mercedes DAS software for a spare laptop. You can pull the same > codes > > with a Led light and some wires it's just that I suck at counting led > > flashes, pretty good at reading GUI interfaces. ;) > > > > The Dvd is a digital copy of the paper manuals. I usually pull up > whatever > > I'm working on, print it out and head outside with the printed > > instructions > > and picture of what I'm working on. > > > > Jim > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:19 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > >> > >> On 9/6/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular > >> > chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner. > >> > >> So there is a DVD available for the R129? What's the content > >> like---scans from the printed manuals like the CD-ROMs for the older > >> chassis, or something else? > >> > >> What kind of code scanner do you have? Everything I've seen that > >> works with pre-OBDII Mercedes seems to be aimed at professionals and > >> priced accordingly. > >> > >> Alex Chamberlain > >> '87 300D Turbo > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
Yes > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 4:13 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > So, do you work on that thing yourself? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:53 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > > > There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of - > > ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc > > > > Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
Both our cars are ODB1 so I had a Snap On 2500 scanner, sold it when I got the Mercedes DAS software for a spare laptop. You can pull the same codes with a Led light and some wires it's just that I suck at counting led flashes, pretty good at reading GUI interfaces. ;) The Dvd is a digital copy of the paper manuals. I usually pull up whatever I'm working on, print it out and head outside with the printed instructions and picture of what I'm working on. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 2:19 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > On 9/6/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular > > chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner. > > So there is a DVD available for the R129? What's the content > like---scans from the printed manuals like the CD-ROMs for the older > chassis, or something else? > > What kind of code scanner do you have? Everything I've seen that > works with pre-OBDII Mercedes seems to be aimed at professionals and > priced accordingly. > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
There are two ECU's one for each ETA. Everything else there are one of - ASR, ASD, Transmission, etc Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of John Freer > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:24 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > That would be computer(s), one for each 6 cylinder engine! > > On 9/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > So you do your own work on the 600? Had a computer go out yet? > > > > --- > > Kaleb C. Striplin > > Cox Auto Trader > > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:42 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > > > > > >I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our > 1991 > > > 500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't > have > > > traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL > > the > > > major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in > the > > > "A" > > > pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is > a > > > piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all > > > relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that > > > particular > > > chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner. > > > > > > James Zavesky > > > > > >> -Original Message- > > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > > >> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM > > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > >> > > >> On 9/6/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> > A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work. Soft top > and > > a > > >> few > > >> > other small things. He is having a hard time finding manuals > online > > >> > for > > >> the > > >> > 1990. He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later > car. > > >> > Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction. > > >> > > > >> > > >> I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129. I know they > are > > >> notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so > my > > >> only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it. > > >> > > >> (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade > > >> at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!) > > >> > > >> Alex Chamberlain > > >> '87 300D Turbo et al. > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> > > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL??
I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991 500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL the major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the "A" pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > On 9/6/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work. Soft top and a > few > > other small things. He is having a hard time finding manuals online for > the > > 1990. He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car. > > Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction. > > > > I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129. I know they are > notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my > only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it. > > (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade > at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!) > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] populations discussion
The Key Deer are on No Name Key and Big Pine Key where the National Key Deer Refuge is. Iguanas on the other hand are everywhere and some are monster huge! Saw one in a tree from 20 yards, it had a head as large as a man's. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of billr > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:10 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > To chime in on deer populations, one of the lower FL Keys [Summerland?] > has Key Deer. Very cute and pretty tame - about the size of a medium dog > [but probably would taste better ..]. It is illegal to fence them out, or > drive over 45 day or 25 mph at night where they frequent [including as > stretch of US 1]. If you want to find some angry home owners chat with > residents who can't grow gardens or many ornamental plants except as deer > fodder. One of mom's friends had a remote control gate installed for > security reasons and is not allowed to close it as it would keep the deer > out of her gardens. > BillR > Jacksonville FL > 1981 300SD 294k miles > > -Original Message- > >From: Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Sep 6, 2007 9:46 AM > >To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > > >Someone needs to invent a gatling-bow & haul a truck load home > > > >Thanks, > >Tom Hargrave > >www.kegkits.com > >256-656-1924 > > > > > >-Original Message- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >On Behalf Of Curt Raymond > >Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 8:32 AM > >To: Diesel List > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > > > > > >That one is easy, they starve or another predator emerges. > > > >I'm from Portland, Maine and several of the islands in the bay have > problems > >with deer. In recent times every couple years they have a limited archery > >hunt to reduce population. > >Its interesting how greenie weenies will line up to have you sit on their > >back porch and bag the garden destroyers... > > > >-Curt > > > >Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:48:47 -0700 > >From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] populations discussion > >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > >Message-ID: > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > > >I have wanted to mention something, but not until now has the subject > >come close enough to what I want to metion: > > > >We live on an island here in WA. I am wondering how animals on an > >island avoid the problems that come with a limited gene pool. I mean, > >I don't picture any deer swimming across the sound to diversify the > >gene pool. > > > >Also, I can add to the discussion of an over protection of animals > >leading to their overpopulation, etc. I don't think there is hunting > >allowed here, and there are deer everywhere, even in town. > >Significantly greater risk of hitting one with one's car than there > >was in MN, and I thought I was getting away from that risk in moving > >here. > > > >And when the wife and I drove up to the Olympic mountain range and > >visited Hurricane Ridge, there were deer that were very calmly walking > >around and grazing right up to the edge of the parking lot, and > >walking across it with impunity. > > > >One wonders what will keep the population from getting out of hand. > > > >Brian > > > > > >- > >Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user > panel > >and lay it on us. > >___ > >http://www.okiebenz.com > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > >___ > >http://www.okiebenz.com > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: Waxing/Polishing Car
I use Turtle Wax applied by hand. Been using it for years. There are probably better products out there and easier application methods but turtle wav applied by hand works for me. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey > Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 7:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Waxing/Polishing Car > > On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:37:35 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I would recommend 3M Show Car Wax, as it can be > > applied with a buffer or by hand, and the results are > > pretty much the same. > > I presume you mean this stuff: > > http://www.autogeek.net/3mpershowcar.html > > (Which is also available as a liquid; I would presume the paste is > better.) > > Their comments about the Imperial Hand Glaze (at > http://www.autogeek.net/3mimhanglaz.html) and the Show Car Paste Wax > are interesting. > > Of the Hand Glaze, they say,"Hand Glaze offers no protection, regardless > of how stunning it is! Seal in this stunning appearance with 3M's > Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax." They say it contains no silicones or > waxes. > > Of the Show Car Wax, they say, "3M Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax does more > than bring out good looks -- it offers paint protection against sun, > acid rain, airborne contaminants, and other paint-harming agents." They > say it contains acrylic silicone flouropolymer, or A.S.F. > > I thought silicones were bad for paint. Is this something different than > WD-40 has? > > > > I was a real purist for many years, believing that the only "proper" way > > to apply wax was by hand, until I bit the bullet and bought a random > > orbit polisher. What used to take me all day can be done in an hour or > > two with the polisher. > > Any recommendations on brands? Are there different types of actions? > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: 240D Noise
Waterpump? To isolate the noise maybe remove the belt(s) and see if the noise goes away. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 1:59 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 240D Noise > > Howdy, > A few weeks ago I asked about a fan like noise I hear from the drivers > seat side only. It doesn;t start until 25-30mph and is like a large fan. > Not a rough, rumbling or gritty noise - very smooth as if there were a > turbine under the hood. (I wish!) > > Anyway, suggested possibilities were the wheel bearings, and > driveshaft. > I check both without finding a problem, > I didn't take then apart, but under braking the cars stops straight > with > hands off the s wheel - no heat from the wheel bearing caps - well, not > none, but equal heat. > > So, should I repack the front wheel bearings in case that's the > problem? > Also, when the rear w.brgs fail what are the symptoms? > > The d-shaft is tight and turns smooth by hand. > > The T-Converter doesn't fail does it? Being hydraulic I would think they > last forever. > Thx > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] leather seats W109
Use Leaherique, stuff is amazing http://www.leatherique.com/ Check with Rusty on availability http://www.buymbparts.com/ James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Affzaal.Khan > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] leather seats W109 > > the front leather seats on the 300SEL have developed quite a few > small cracks and look worn out in contrast to the rear seats . > ? Are these leather covers still available somewhere. What would be the > best options? > > input will be appreciated. > Thanks > > mak > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: 78 240D Making Odd Noise
Check the front wheel bearings. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:15 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise > > > Howdy - > My 240D has a sound like something is running besides the engine - > like > a roar that is not dependant on the speed of the engine but *is* dependant > on the speed of the car. My car has a solid fan attachment (no viscous > clutch) and I've replaced the motor mounts which cured a lot of strange > noises. > > The roar gets louder as I speed up and quieter as I slow down. What > do > bad center bearings sound like? I've had bad u-joints on other cars and > know what they felt like - and this ain;t like that. Any reason I should > expect the noise to be the same? > > I must be rambling - never had a problem like this before - > > Any ideas? > > TIA - > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A/C/ R12 availability? (was: Re: windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85 300D))
Ernest I bought a SUN recovery/recharging unit off ebay years ago. When
doing one of the cars with R12 I connect the unit, suck all the existing
Freon out and let it pull a vacuum, takes about an hour. As long as there
aren't any leaks I refill it with Freeze 12. The Freeze 12 stuff seems to
work fine. I need to find a similar recycle machine for R134 so I can do
some work on the 600SEL A/C system - the compressor is making noise.
James Zavesky
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of ernest breakfield
> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 2:58 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] A/C/ R12 availability? (was: Re: windshield misting over
> after A/C shutdown ('85 300D))
>
> James touches on an interesting point; if i were to need to service the
> A/C, what's the best way to deal with an original R12 system? i'm not
> eager to go through the whole costly procedure to convert to the less
> efficient R134a refrigerant, so is there still a recommended way to get
> R12?
>
>
> cheers!
> e
>
>
> James Zavesky wrote:
> > Low Freon. Your A/C compressor isn't kicking on during specific weather
> that
> > can cause the windows to condense up. Charge the A/C.
> >
> > James Zavesky
> >
> >
> >> -Original Message-
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> >> On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 9:16 PM
> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List
> >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85
> 300D)
> >>
> >>
> >>> lately, anytime i shut off the A/C after using it while driving,
> >>> moisture vapor becoming condensation blowing onto the windshield
> >>> becomes
> >>> bad enough as to impede visibility. any ideas as to what this is a
> >>> symptom of, and/or what i might look for?
> >>>
> >
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Re: [MBZ] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85 300D)
Low Freon. Your A/C compressor isn't kicking on during specific weather that
can cause the windows to condense up. Charge the A/C.
James Zavesky
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85 300D)
>
> > lately, anytime i shut off the A/C after using it while driving,
> > moisture vapor becoming condensation blowing onto the windshield
> > becomes
> > bad enough as to impede visibility. any ideas as to what this is a
> > symptom of, and/or what i might look for?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Clean, I'll show you clean
What product(s) do use? Thanks Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:26 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clean, I'll show you clean > > > < he > > would go down to the scout clean a car day and haggle them down to 50c > for a > > complete detail inside and out.>> > > > First of all, there is no "d" in my name. As to cleaning my own cars, you > have no idea. I will put the cosmetic condition of either one up against > ANY > vehicle on this list. I have been a compulsive car cleaner since my very > first > car. When the P-car comes back from anyplace, it is washed and detailed > inside > and out before being covering in the garage. The black C320, being driven > nearly > every day, is a lot more work to keep as clean and shiny as possible. > But, > after years of using this and that polish and wax, I have found the brand > that > reduces the work needed and the time required. Use a commercial car wash? > Over my dead body. > > RLE > > > > > > ** > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Bosch injector rebuild on 600SEL V12
Listers where would I send my Bosch injectors to get rebuilt and calibrated? Is there any difference in performance or longevity versus new? Car is a 1992 600SEL V12 with 139900 miles on it. Dealership told me that four of the injectors were bad when they tried putting top end of engine back together. Thanks James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 190e 2.6 won't start
Had a 1989 E320 wagon with the same problem. Previous owner ran a wire from the battery to a switch he mounted in the floor by the drivers seat that then went to the fuel pump. Yanked his Rube Goldberg system out and put a fuel pump relay in. Car started and ran fine. To test the fuel pump run a long heavier gauge wire from the battery to the pump to see if the pump is good. If it is see if it works with the key in the run position, if not - change the relay. Buy the relay new from Rusty, getting stuck sucks especially for the daughter. I have the EPC - send your request OFFLIST to [EMAIL PROTECTED] James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Troy Kocher > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 8:47 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 190e 2.6 won't start > > Listers, > > I need some advise on my daughter's car. Several weeks ago she complained > her 1990 190e 2.6 w/ 7, (I think it's actually about 15, but > that's > another story) was not wanting to die when she came to an idle. By the > time > I came to inspect it the problem seem to have resolved it's self, and I > couldn't reproduce it. The car has sat for 2wks, and I went out to start > it this morning and it won't start it just cranks. I checked and it > appears > I'm getting spark so given last week's issues I'm thinking it's a fuel > problem. What should I look at next? Fuel filter? Pump or pump relay? > What should I evaluate next? This is the first issue I've ever really had > with her car and I'm kinda at a loss. All my previous cars were/are > diesel. I'd appreciate any advise. . > > Also does anyone have access to an online parts manual? > > > Troy Kocher > 77 240d (biofuels.ca) 191kMi , 79 280CE 130kMi(parts), 77 240d > parts, > > 81 240d 287kMi, 82 300CD 215kMi , 90 190E 69kMi, 95 E300d 228kMi > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ,92 600SEL
Nice cars. We have one. Amazing car. The motor has 402 hp not 386. It goes from 0-60 in 6 seconds. In town it needs to be driven in 3rd else the motor never gets over 1300rpm and carbons up the motor. Unfortunately the carbon gets into the oil system and plugs one of the touchy lifters. Sea Foam seems to have cleared it up. Car has Bio-degradeable wiring harness's under the hood as well as the ETA that have potentiometer issues as well. Depending on where the car lived you may or may not need an evaporator. In addition to the wiring at 99kmi plan on doing the rear accumulators, trans filter and hoses. At 125kmi start planning on doing the timing chain, valve stem seals and guides. Oh yeah pulling away from a Red Light when it goes green STILL puts a smile on my face. It's the 70's all over again but with air bags and ABS. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of BillR > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:07 PM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Subject: [MBZ] ,92 600SEL > > OK - I see that many on the list would love to have that MB SUV. No > interest personally, as I am quite happy with my 300SD and don't need such > a > thing. BUT, what does make me drool is something like this: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem > <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagenam > e= > STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150135362950&rd=1,1> > &ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150135362950&rd=1,1 - > not for me, but for my darling wife. 98k miles and I am sure everything > is > just like they say - near showroom... OK, I'm not that gullible. I also > notice this same car sold on eBay just a few weeks ago. Wonder what > happened? The left good feedback for the buyer, but still have the car. > > Donald - I still plan to buy that 300SEL you have if it is available, but > I > gotta tell you, if this one were to stay within a reasonable price range > I'd > jump on it - and probably regret it later. > > > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL: > > 1981 300SD 290k miles > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ,92 600SEL
On a 1992 600SEL it takes 15 minutes to R&R the oil filter including removing the Air Filter Box, MAF and finding the Mercedes oil filter wrench/socket. Changed plugs today - 30 minutes. Back is screaming in pain from being bent over the motor. I KNOW that isn't on my list of rehab exercises from the doctor. As long as I can stand straight by the time the wife gets home from work I'm golden. Changed the transmission filter last week. That took two hours. An hour longer than normal. Got stuck on the ground and couldn't get up. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of John Freer > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ,92 600SEL > > BillR, > I had that dream too and then I came across this. Now it's a nightmare. > > As an example, looks like it takes 3 hours to change out the oil filter if > you don't break something in the process. > > > http://v12uberalles.com/ > > > On 6/25/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > OK - I see that many on the list would love to have that MB SUV. No > > interest personally, as I am quite happy with my 300SD and don't need > such > > a > > thing. BUT, what does make me drool is something like this: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem > > < > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename > = > > STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150135362950&rd=1,1> > > &ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150135362950&rd=1,1 > - > > not for me, but for my darling wife. 98k miles and I am sure everything > > is > > just like they say - near showroom... OK, I'm not that gullible. I > also > > notice this same car sold on eBay just a few weeks ago. Wonder what > > happened? The left good feedback for the buyer, but still have the car. > > > > Donald - I still plan to buy that 300SEL you have if it is available, > but > > I > > gotta tell you, if this one were to stay within a reasonable price range > > I'd > > jump on it - and probably regret it later. > > > > > > > > BillR > > > > Jacksonville FL: > > > > 1981 300SD 290k miles > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New car New questions
Brian I looked up your car in the EPC to get the part numbers. Too little or too much oil in a motor is never a good thing. I'd try to get the right dipstick soon. Oil dipstick part numbers: A 603 010 02 72 Replaced by A 602 010 02 72 A 602 010 02 72 Oil DipStick Brown Same dipstick up to the end of model year 1988 Hope his helps James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1:19 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] New car New questions > > Okay, now that I am happily home with the new-to-us 87 190D (and have > my computer set up so I can email now) I naturally could use some > input on some questions - the impatient may delete. > > Is the sunroof not supposed to open all the way on these smaller cars? > It slides back but looks like it should open about 6 or 7 inches more. > Is that all the farther it's supposed to open? > > The transmission dipstick: It says 126 on the top of it (followed by > other numbers of course) The cap is red in color. Was a mystery before > I realized it probably is the wrong dipstick - the level read way low, > yet the tranny acted just right. The seller tried to explain this away > in lame fashion, saying that when the engine is cold, and engine is > shut off, that that is when the level should read correctly (which it > does). Fortunately, there was the operator's manual present in the > glovebox, and I was able to prove him wrong in black and white. He > insisted on holding that he was correct though. I added one pint to be > conservative (before I realized that I may have the wrong dipstick. > > Brian > 87 190D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 87 300SDL windshield replacement
We put a PPG windshield in our 1987 300SDL when we had it and it worked out okay. Have the installer be careful of the two rivets on the top corners of the roof that hold the molding down. I think they're aluminum and oxidize. When they remove the molding the rivet that holds the molding clip on snaps. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Roger Conlon > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:18 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] 87 300SDL windshield replacement > > I have a cracked windshield in my 87 SDL, called the local auto glass > place > to get price on > replacement. > $505 for windshield from Mercedes > $377.20 for six pieces of molding > $100-$120 for install. > > Do I need the Mercedes glass or should I go with a PPG glass, and is it > necessary for new molding? > I have $100 deductible on my insurance but you can bet I'll pay for it in > the long run if I go > all original Benz stuff. > > Roger > > _ > Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play & win glamorous prizes. > http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=REDCARPET_hotmailtextlink > 3 > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 95 E320
Also plan on the rear accumulators ( nitrogen filled rear suspension spheres ). A pair will run $200 plus oil. Book time is 5 1/2 hours on a wagon and you'll need every bit of the 5 1/2 hours. I did them on our 1995 E320 wagon. Engine harness was replaced. However the compressor was leaking and not the evaporator. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Gary Thompson > Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:47 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 > > Eric, > > While I still love mine, there are a few issues you should be aware of > before buying. Not all of these are catastrophic, but may be used to > negotiate price :^) > > 1) Most of the later W124 chassis cars (I know starting with the M104 > engine intorduced in 1993) came with a newly introduced biodegradeable > wiring harness. Unfortunately, the high heat environement of the > engine compartment caused the insulation to degrade prematurely. Many > of these have probably been replaced by the 120K mile point, but it's > always good to ask. If the current owner doesn't know if it's been > replaced, assume it hasn't. It's not a particularly difficult DIY job, > but is very time consuming if you're doing it for the first time. > > 2) Head gaskets have been known to begin to seep oil out at about the > middle on the passenger side. Take a look here for old, crusty, > seeping oil. If the gasket needs to be replace, might as well do a > valve job while it's off. The M104 bottom end is quite robust, so with > a fresh valve job, you're easily good for another 150K miles. > > 3) In warm southern climates, where the A/C goes through a lot of > thermal cycles, the evaporators have been known to spring leaks around > the seams. This doesn't sound too bad until you realize Mercedes hung > the evaporator by a string and then built a car around it. I've seen > quotes between 14 and 18 shop hours to replace, though I good tech > who's done a few can get it done in one solid day. Not for the faint > of heart to DIY. Ask the current owner about A/C issues, and be wary > of any car that "just needs a charge." It can be very difficult to > diagnose the evap leak since you can't get to it directly. Sometimes a > good leak sniffer (or even your nose if you know what PAG oil smells > like) can get a whiff of refrigerant out of the vents when the blower > is first started up. In other cases, you can detect refrigerant or oil > coming out the evap drain under the car. > > Don't want to sound too discouraging as the 1995 E320 is really quite a > car. > > > Gary Thompson > Georgetown, TX > 1995 E320 139K miles > > > On 6/5/07, eric peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What problems should I look for in a 95 E320?? Car is > > said to be well maintained with aprox 120K. > > > > Thanks in advance > > Eric > > 85 300CD 112K > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Mercedes Diesel Tools For Sale
Have for sale the following items needed to do timing chain & injection pump work on 603 Diesel engines: IP Position Light MB Part # 617 589 08 21 00 $199 IP Lock MB Part # 601 589 05 21 00 $35 Slide Hammer for Both Style Prechambers MB Part # 602 589 00 33 01/602 589 00 33 02/602 589 00 33 03 $66.00 Head Bolt Bit MB Part # 601 589 00 10 00 $15 Bracket for Chain Tensioner Tool MB Part # 602 589 01 40 00 $18 Socket for Injectors MB Part # 604 589 01 09 00 $20 Socket/Puller for Prechambers MB Part # 615 589 00 07 00 $121 Timing Chain Crimping Tool MB Part # 602 589 00 39 00 $298 Prices after the part numbers are current pricing. Will entertain offers. I've used these tools a couple times. Would like to sell them as a group if possible. Let me know other wise they are off to ebay. Also have a Snap On Scanner in the Case with cable adapters, personality keys, manuals and the 2003 Mercedes Cartridge. Everything you need to pull and reset codes on your Mercedes. Plus you can add additional Cartridges ( ie: GM ) and their cable to pull and reset there codes. James Zavesky
[MBZ] W140 for sale - 1992 V12
My back was operated on last September to remove the cancer from my spine. Spent six weeks in the hospital and am still recovering. Working on my car isn't an option at this time. Need to concentrate on rehabilitation and I still have the SL. So offered to the list is a 1992 600SEL. All the wiring harnesses under the hood have been replaced except for the ASD harness. A/C blows ice cold. Has 17" 2003 V12 rims on it with Pirellis that have a few thousand miles on them at best. Has a lifter noise in cylinder #2 which means replacing the lifters. I'd also replace the valve stem seals. Car has 139kmi. White with gray leather. New radiator, brakes, hoses, serpentine belt, thermostat, ALL senders under the hood, crankcase ventilation. Has all the usual options plus I put the on the EURO Headlights. I've always used M1 in it. Want to keep it but I can't give it the attention it needs to finish it. I will also include a copy of the W140 Dvd I bought from the dealer. Wife drives it 40 miles daily to and from work. Pictures available on request. May consider partial trade. If anyone is interested email me OFFLIST at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks James Zavesky
Re: [MBZ] W140 ??
It' > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of E M > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:28 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 ?? > > Hi James, > Thanks for your help and pointing out a few things to watch for. Love the > V12 cars. I like the early ones as I belive they had a little more power, > and didn't have the two tone interior? I saw a really nice '98 S500 the > other day, and even hung around in the parking lot for 45 minutes, hoping > to > catch them, but no show, so I left. > > Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the shop manual for the W140? > A > link or .pdf file would be great. > > Thanks again for your help James. Hope the back is feeling better. > Ed > > On 26/03/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > We have a 1992 600SEL. The 1992-1995 S-Class cars used bio-degradeable > > wiring harness's under the hood. If your car starts throwing error codes > > it > > isn't the senders - it's the wiring harness. > > > > Another known issue is the evaporator core - local guy can do them for > > $3300 > > using factory parts. > > > > Rear accumulators - two nitrogen filled spheres ( softball size ) affect > > rear ride for ASD. The nitrogen leaks past the seal and the dampening is > > gone. Not wiring related but you might as well replace that harness also > > when your replacing all the other ones. > > > > V-8 motors have the oil tubes on top the motor that get brittle & break > > and > > also get clogged - easy DIY fix. > > > > V-12 motors typically need the ETA's replaced. $3500 each from the > dealer. > > > > I have heard that the door & trunk closers can die, haven't experienced > > that > > yet. > > > > 1996 - 1999 use OBD2 computer systems diagnosis which is much better > than > > OBD1 and the wiring harness's hold up much better. > > > > Find a local shop with old school guys working there. Dealerships > > typically > > use FNG's because their cheap. But they're also clueless. > > > > > > James Zavesky > > 1992 600SEL > > 1991 500SL > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > On Behalf Of E M > > > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:59 PM > > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > Subject: [MBZ] W140 ?? > > > > > > OK, have a few questions regarding the W140 S Class (S500). I'm > looking > > > for > > > a car for my Dad. I've looked at a few older W126 models, but most > are > > > either rough, unknown history, or the old tin worm is starting to get > to > > > them. I've looked around for a SDL, but not many around up here. I > > know > > > there has been much negative stuff said about the old W140, but I've > > > always > > > loved the look of the car. Also, they seem to have depreciated pretty > > > fast > > > compared to some other models. Ok, the questions. What is the going > > > range > > > for a nice S500? What were the real problems with these cars, and did > > > they > > > infact have that many problems, or was most of it due to lact of > > > maintance? > > > I mean, were there problems with the important things like the engine, > > > trans > > > etc, or was it more fiddly things like the auto door close latch, and > > > similar "toys"?What are some of the problem areas on these cars? > My > > > dad > > > does very few miles now that he's retired, but I'd like a big safe > > > comfortable car for him and Mum. Gas mileage is not a really big > issue. > > > I > > > now a coulpe of guys sell parts on the list, and there are a few mail > > > order > > > places listed too. Any of you guys carry parts for the old W140? > Also, > > > any > > > places in Canada selling parts, other than the dealer? I've seen a > > S500s > > > around lately. Can anyone recommend a used car place in Toronto for > > such > > > cars. The few I've seen at the dealer are WAY above what them seem to > > go > > > for in the market, and they weren't even anything extra special. > > > > > > Thanks for any help, suggestions and advise. > > > Ed > > > ___ > &
Re: [MBZ] W140 ??
We have a 1992 600SEL. The 1992-1995 S-Class cars used bio-degradeable wiring harness's under the hood. If your car starts throwing error codes it isn't the senders - it's the wiring harness. Another known issue is the evaporator core - local guy can do them for $3300 using factory parts. Rear accumulators - two nitrogen filled spheres ( softball size ) affect rear ride for ASD. The nitrogen leaks past the seal and the dampening is gone. Not wiring related but you might as well replace that harness also when your replacing all the other ones. V-8 motors have the oil tubes on top the motor that get brittle & break and also get clogged - easy DIY fix. V-12 motors typically need the ETA's replaced. $3500 each from the dealer. I have heard that the door & trunk closers can die, haven't experienced that yet. 1996 - 1999 use OBD2 computer systems diagnosis which is much better than OBD1 and the wiring harness's hold up much better. Find a local shop with old school guys working there. Dealerships typically use FNG's because their cheap. But they're also clueless. James Zavesky 1992 600SEL 1991 500SL > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of E M > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:59 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] W140 ?? > > OK, have a few questions regarding the W140 S Class (S500). I'm looking > for > a car for my Dad. I've looked at a few older W126 models, but most are > either rough, unknown history, or the old tin worm is starting to get to > them. I've looked around for a SDL, but not many around up here. I know > there has been much negative stuff said about the old W140, but I've > always > loved the look of the car. Also, they seem to have depreciated pretty > fast > compared to some other models. Ok, the questions. What is the going > range > for a nice S500? What were the real problems with these cars, and did > they > infact have that many problems, or was most of it due to lact of > maintance? > I mean, were there problems with the important things like the engine, > trans > etc, or was it more fiddly things like the auto door close latch, and > similar "toys"?What are some of the problem areas on these cars? My > dad > does very few miles now that he's retired, but I'd like a big safe > comfortable car for him and Mum. Gas mileage is not a really big issue. > I > now a coulpe of guys sell parts on the list, and there are a few mail > order > places listed too. Any of you guys carry parts for the old W140? Also, > any > places in Canada selling parts, other than the dealer? I've seen a S500s > around lately. Can anyone recommend a used car place in Toronto for such > cars. The few I've seen at the dealer are WAY above what them seem to go > for in the market, and they weren't even anything extra special. > > Thanks for any help, suggestions and advise. > Ed > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Also 1985 was the first year for ABS James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 > SD, > so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 > for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to > become a real money sink. > > Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the > troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from > the > flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 > position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you > will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as > can > be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm > system > upgrades, too. > > Werner > '83SD > '90D > > - Original Message - > From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Allen Ringgold'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM > Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > > > Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 > > 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs > > cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a > > green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which > he > > says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would > be > > quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy > > with. Anyone have knowledge about that? > > VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 > > I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. > > Thanks - - > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL > > 1981 300SD 285k miles > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] my 280CE destroyed by gang bangers
Gary Sorry for your loss. We had to put up motion sensitive lights and an IR camera to solve a similar issue. Problem was solved. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Gary Hurst > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:34 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] my 280CE destroyed by gang bangers > > i finally got someone to talk to on the phone > > they couldn't care less that this was the work of an organized gang > > they couldn't care less that the people who do this are in the country > illegally > > seems they are worried about online gambling and high priced hookers > > i'm pretty sickened myself > > and if you did fire even a warning shot in defense of your property, you > are > going to jail. > > i expect this sort of thing in places like san francisco. but the fact > that > it has even taken over georgia is something to think about > > > On 1/29/07, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I bet if you would have pumped a round or two in their arses the cops > > would'a been more interested. > > That kind of stuff sickens me. > > > > Bob R. > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 2:04 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] my 280CE destroyed by gang bangers > > > > > > > when it comes to having their hand out and demanding money, they are > not > > > shy > > > nor busy > > > > > > but now they don't even have the time to take a police report over the > > > phone > > > > > > > > > On 1/29/07, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> > > >> Gary Hurst wrote: > > >> > when i ask my government to take a police report on > > >> > this matter (i am not even so unreasonable as to ask them to > actually > > >> take > > >> > an interest in the gang perpetrators who are likely not even > supposed > > >> > to > > >> be > > >> > in this country), they basically tell me "don't call us, we'll call > > >> you". > > >> > > > >> > so now i'm waiting for them to call for six hours. > > >> > > > >> > can any of you honestly say that we still have a country here? > > >> > > > >> > > >> Sounds like they're prioritizing. In hospitals they call it > "triage." > > >> Police are underfunded and overwhelmed almost everywhere, these > > >> days...people like services but don't like to pay taxes for > > them. Since > > >> your situation doesn't involve an immediate threat to anyone's life > and > > >> limb, and the perps are already long gone, my guess is it's low on > the > > >> priority list. > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> > > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >> > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase
Yeah our V12 gets 11 city and 15 highway. The girls have been letting me drive lately. So today I went to Home Depot to walk around and strengthen my legs and back. Sitting at the traffic light I pulled away at warp speed with half throttle. Back was throbbing after that but the smile on my face was worth it. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Dimitri Seretakis > Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 8:43 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase > > Now that's one solid- *ss car. Factory mileage specs are 13 city/17 > highway. > Dimitri > 73 220D > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > should get better than that unless you need new injectors or have your > foot in it all the time. > > Sunil Hari wrote: > > > Issue #1 - 12-15 mpg. > > > > Issue #2 - It's not mine. > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, > 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, > 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > - > Be a PS3 game guru. > Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! > Games. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 560SEL purchase
Looking at purchasing a 1990 560SEL with 200kmi for a winter beater ( heated seats are a plus ). Any issues with this series car? Looks similar to the 1987 300SDL we had and it won't have the wiring issues/problems that the 1992-1995 S-Class has. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL
Re: [MBZ] what is this and how does it work?
Ahh says I as the light goes on. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:08 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] what is this and how does it work? > > You need a multiplexer that is compatible with DAS. (good luck finding > one).. The cables are probably specific to the multiplexer. I was looking > at the MT2500 and decided it wasnt worth the money, I got a sweet deal on > an iSCAN (autoland scientech/baum D91) with the mercedes, obd2 and beemer > cables and software. ($2k used, $8k new)... when the stealer wants > $120/pop to plug in I'll let you all know how well it works. With a > pair of 99's I didnt want to fork over snap-on money for the limitations > it has. I understand that you can use it without a multiplexer, but you > need to manually select the proper pins for the system you want to talk > to... a multiplexer lets the software handle the selection automagically. > The problem is the "language" spoken between the multiplexer and the > software... > > -j > > -- Original message -- > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > John > > > > If you had a laptop and had the Mercedes DAS program installed on it > which > > cable set would you buy? Would the cable from my Snap On MT2500 scanner > with > > it's 38pin cable work? Or do I still need some sort of multiplexer. The > > MT2500 has limitations and was thinking of transitioning to a better > > diagnostic tool. > > > > James Zavesky > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > On Behalf Of John W. Reames III > > > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:23 > > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] what is this and how does it work? > > > > > > On Mon, 15 Jan 2007, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename > > > =STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130069221311&rd=1&rd=1 > > > > > > > > > > It is a computer interface for mercedes vehicles for diagnosis; the > newer > > > ones use a 38 pin round connector or an OBDII standard connector (from > > > my2000 on), and have multiple pins used for transmission of data from > > > different systems (engine,tranny,airbags,abs, etc).. this lets the > > > computer select which of those lines is used. The gotcha is that it > is > > > for carsoft 7.4 software, which isn't available any more, and it may > be > > > difficult to obtain a legitimate copy of it. Additionally, Carsoft can > > > have limitations when it comes to diesels. It is supposed to be a > "cheap" > > > star diagnosis system (SDS). Bear in mind that SDS runs about $24k up > > > front plus $7k/yr. (The discontinued HHT (Handheld tester) ran $3900 > for > > > the unit and $900 for the cables If I recall, and was limited to > my1999 > > > and earlier). I believe that this wasn't neeeded until my1988 or > > > later, and for anything pre-w210, you can use an impulse counter > > > instead, so I'd call this a pg in a poke, and there seem to be a lot > of > > > them up there too. > > > > > > -j. > > > -- > > > John Reames > > > 1985 300D 223k "Gerta" > > > 1991 Cherokee 149k "The fishbowl" > > > 1999 E300Dt 140k "Hans" > > > 1999 E300Dt 106k "Frantz" > > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] what is this and how does it work?
John If you had a laptop and had the Mercedes DAS program installed on it which cable set would you buy? Would the cable from my Snap On MT2500 scanner with it's 38pin cable work? Or do I still need some sort of multiplexer. The MT2500 has limitations and was thinking of transitioning to a better diagnostic tool. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of John W. Reames III > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:23 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] what is this and how does it work? > > On Mon, 15 Jan 2007, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&sspagename > =STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130069221311&rd=1&rd=1 > > > > It is a computer interface for mercedes vehicles for diagnosis; the newer > ones use a 38 pin round connector or an OBDII standard connector (from > my2000 on), and have multiple pins used for transmission of data from > different systems (engine,tranny,airbags,abs, etc).. this lets the > computer select which of those lines is used. The gotcha is that it is > for carsoft 7.4 software, which isn't available any more, and it may be > difficult to obtain a legitimate copy of it. Additionally, Carsoft can > have limitations when it comes to diesels. It is supposed to be a "cheap" > star diagnosis system (SDS). Bear in mind that SDS runs about $24k up > front plus $7k/yr. (The discontinued HHT (Handheld tester) ran $3900 for > the unit and $900 for the cables If I recall, and was limited to my1999 > and earlier). I believe that this wasn't neeeded until my1988 or > later, and for anything pre-w210, you can use an impulse counter > instead, so I'd call this a pg in a poke, and there seem to be a lot of > them up there too. > > -j. > -- > John Reames > 1985 300D 223k "Gerta" > 1991 Cherokee 149k "The fishbowl" > 1999 E300Dt 140k "Hans" > 1999 E300Dt 106k "Frantz" >
Re: [MBZ] V12 woes in NE
I like that. Back should be strong enough to support the trip to Columbus next month. February is going to be busy. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer > Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:30 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] V12 woes in NE > > And why not include MBUSA and D-C in the list of responsible agents? I > know > they like to hide behind the "independently owned" excuse, but IMO think > they, by franchising, training, and manufacturing the product have some > share in the responsibility. > I'd bet that if a dealer started to badmouth them, or start modifying > their > cars, they would put a stop to that in a heart beat. > > Werner > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:15 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale > > > > That is exactly what they did "The dealer is independently owned" and > did > > nothing. So I have to drive three hours to a qualified independent > > mechanic, > > have the intermediate flange change, document this and then sue Mercedes > > Benz of Bedford and I will also ask for damages. Major PITA. > > > > Jim > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> On Behalf Of LarryT > >> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:40 PM > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale > >> > >> James wrote:< >> > our V12 >> > >> > >> Amazing, you take the MB to the dealer expecting trained "technicians" > >> to > >> have been provided with lengthy training along with experience to be > able > >> to > >> work on a car and ctuallt *fix* it without making things worse. I > don;t > >> have a V12 but have had similar problems. Whenever I pay someone to > work > >> on > >> my car it always comes back either with stuff not done that should have > >> been > >> done, stuff broken, or unrelated things that should have been caught > and > >> corrected (and would have had I been working on it.) > >> > >> I guess it comes down to a shortage of young people willing to get > their > >> hands dirty - and poor training. Our local community has a deal with a > >> local Ford dealer who hires all those who complete the auto training > >> course > >> at $40K per year. That was started back in the early 90s so I expect > the > >> salary has been increased by now. When I was 19, I worked as a > mechanics > >> apprentice at a VW/Porsche dealer. After I was there for a year they > >> sent > >> me to the "Factory" school outside of Wash DC - for a 1 week course in > >> general repair procedures. They had 1 week courses for all kinds of > >> specialities - transmission repair, front end service, etc. Don;t know > >> if > >> they still do that or not. I sure learned a lot. > >> > >> Back to your V12 - in a situation like this I would hope the MB dealer > >> would > >> stand behind the work and have it corrected - and I suspect you would > >> demand > >> someone else work on the car from now on. ;-) While I would hope MB > >> would > >> get involved they will probably use the tactic of saying the dealer is > >> independant and must find their own mechanics. ;-\ > >> > >> Good luck! > >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale
That is exactly what they did "The dealer is independently owned" and did nothing. So I have to drive three hours to a qualified independent mechanic, have the intermediate flange change, document this and then sue Mercedes Benz of Bedford and I will also ask for damages. Major PITA. Jim > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:40 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale > > James wrote:< > our V12 >> > > Amazing, you take the MB to the dealer expecting trained "technicians" to > have been provided with lengthy training along with experience to be able > to > work on a car and ctuallt *fix* it without making things worse. I don;t > have a V12 but have had similar problems. Whenever I pay someone to work > on > my car it always comes back either with stuff not done that should have > been > done, stuff broken, or unrelated things that should have been caught and > corrected (and would have had I been working on it.) > > I guess it comes down to a shortage of young people willing to get their > hands dirty - and poor training. Our local community has a deal with a > local Ford dealer who hires all those who complete the auto training > course > at $40K per year. That was started back in the early 90s so I expect the > salary has been increased by now. When I was 19, I worked as a mechanics > apprentice at a VW/Porsche dealer. After I was there for a year they sent > me to the "Factory" school outside of Wash DC - for a 1 week course in > general repair procedures. They had 1 week courses for all kinds of > specialities - transmission repair, front end service, etc. Don;t know if > they still do that or not. I sure learned a lot. > > Back to your V12 - in a situation like this I would hope the MB dealer > would > stand behind the work and have it corrected - and I suspect you would > demand > someone else work on the car from now on. ;-) While I would hope MB would > get involved they will probably use the tactic of saying the dealer is > independant and must find their own mechanics. ;-\ > > Good luck! > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ > . > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:22 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale > > > >A cheap Mercedes has nothing to do with it. A bad mechanic can destroy an > > otherwise nice car. A bad mechanic at Mercedes Benz of Bedford screwed > up > > our V12 not once but twice AND it still isn't right. Have to pull the > > intake > > off to replace the broken "Intermediate Flange" ya'd think they'd notice > a > > problem when all the intake bolts aren't in. duh! Of course with the > > missing > > intake bolt we have a vacuum leak and with the vacuum leak you get high > HC > > readings from the cats so it didn't pass emissions. Showed up at > emissions > > test station with a handful of receipts and got it exempted so we were > > able > > to plate it and drive it. Still pissed - done venting. > > > > > > James Zavesky > > > > > > > > Well I am not saying all the gas Mercedes are bad, my mother had a > 420SEL > > with 320K miles when it was totaled. The car never had any major > problems, > > but she also got it with under 100k on it from original owner and all > the > > service records. > > > > Basically I have found that a bad mechanic can really screw up the 117 > > engines to the point where it is not worth repairing. Thus getting back > to > > "There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes." > > > > Trampas > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.8/621 - Release Date: 1/9/2007 > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Vergasser vs. Diesel, was 87 TD for sale
A cheap Mercedes has nothing to do with it. A bad mechanic can destroy an otherwise nice car. A bad mechanic at Mercedes Benz of Bedford screwed up our V12 not once but twice AND it still isn't right. Have to pull the intake off to replace the broken "Intermediate Flange" ya'd think they'd notice a problem when all the intake bolts aren't in. duh! Of course with the missing intake bolt we have a vacuum leak and with the vacuum leak you get high HC readings from the cats so it didn't pass emissions. Showed up at emissions test station with a handful of receipts and got it exempted so we were able to plate it and drive it. Still pissed - done venting. James Zavesky Well I am not saying all the gas Mercedes are bad, my mother had a 420SEL with 320K miles when it was totaled. The car never had any major problems, but she also got it with under 100k on it from original owner and all the service records. Basically I have found that a bad mechanic can really screw up the 117 engines to the point where it is not worth repairing. Thus getting back to "There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes." Trampas
Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
I'll bring in E320's from time to time and irregardless if it's a small 6, 8 or 12 cylinder they all ping when run on back to back tanks of regular. We alternate tanks between Shell premium and super with no ill effects on all the cars. knocking is non existant. Won't run regualr as I don't want to spend $1600 for a pair of MAS air flow sensors. Over the years from tracking mpg on all the gas and siesel cars Shell gave the best in mpg per dollar spent. BP sucked and that was also true regionally when I went to southern Ohio. Jim - Original Message - From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > LOLOLOLOL...I don't own one Jim...Someone else in a previous post > does...I know MB says to run premium fuel but I want to know the > compression ratio so I can see if that is the reason why. > > Thanks, Mike > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 4:28 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > > > > should say premium inside the fuel filler door, unless it's a repaint. > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 4:18 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > > > > > >> Jim, > >> I am not concerned with compression test results..I am asking the > >> compression RATIO to determine type of fuel quality required to prevent > >> preignition. > >> > >> Thanks, Mike > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > >> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 3:19 PM > >> Subject: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > >> > >> > >> > Mike > >> > > >> > As long as the compression amongst all the cylinders is within a couple > > of > >> > percent you should be fine. If you see one cylinder that is > > significantly > >> > different redo the test and proceed with furthur diagnosis. Also you > >> > may > >> > want to do a wet and dry test. > >> > > >> > Also consider doing a leak down test instead of a compression test, it > >> > will > >> > tell you more about the condition of the engine and what is wrong. > >> > > >> > Jim > >> > > >> > - Original Message - > >> > From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > >> > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 2:46 PM > >> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices? > >> > > >> > > >> >> What is the compression ratio on the engine in a 300SL? I know > >> >> NOTHING > >> >> about MBZ gassers. > >> >> > >> >> Mike > >> > > >> > > >> > ___ > >> > http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > > >> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
should say premium inside the fuel filler door, unless it's a repaint. Jim - Original Message - From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > Jim, > I am not concerned with compression test results..I am asking the > compression RATIO to determine type of fuel quality required to prevent > preignition. > > Thanks, Mike > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 3:19 PM > Subject: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL > > > > Mike > > > > As long as the compression amongst all the cylinders is within a couple of > > percent you should be fine. If you see one cylinder that is significantly > > different redo the test and proceed with furthur diagnosis. Also you may > > want to do a wet and dry test. > > > > Also consider doing a leak down test instead of a compression test, it > > will > > tell you more about the condition of the engine and what is wrong. > > > > Jim > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 2:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices? > > > > > >> What is the compression ratio on the engine in a 300SL? I know NOTHING > >> about MBZ gassers. > >> > >> Mike > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
[MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
Mike As long as the compression amongst all the cylinders is within a couple of percent you should be fine. If you see one cylinder that is significantly different redo the test and proceed with furthur diagnosis. Also you may want to do a wet and dry test. Also consider doing a leak down test instead of a compression test, it will tell you more about the condition of the engine and what is wrong. Jim - Original Message - From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices? > What is the compression ratio on the engine in a 300SL? I know NOTHING > about MBZ gassers. > > Mike
Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices?
Using Regular will kill the MAS air flow sensor. Jim - Original Message - From: "John W. Reames III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices? > On Thu, 4 Jan 2007, Levi Smith wrote: > > > Anyone heard or care to make any guesses on the price difference between gas > > and diesel? Am I ever going to see Diesel cheaper than gas again? Or is > > diesel simply going to keep it's 30-80 cent increase in price over gas? Is > > it because of ulsd? > > Where I buy, Diesel is 2.59 and High-test is 2.59... > > Does anyone here put low-grade in their MB gassers? > -j. > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
[MBZ] stuck piston ring
Okay guys for those of you with 1992-1995 S-Class cars when your car goes into limp mode get it fixed, don't do what the previous owned of this car did and drive it with 6 of 12 cylinders working for any length of time. Tends to create a s***l*** of problems. Because of this inattention to detail I believe I have a stuck oil ring on number 2 piston. Dave Walton was over a few weeks ago and didn't think it was injector nailing and we both agreed that the exhaust needs tightening up. Aside from pulling the motor and repairing it anybody have any suggestions on what chemical works the best for removing the built up carbon/scafootz on the ring(s) from properly working? I thought the GM product TOP engine cleaner would be my best bet but I wanted to check with the list first. For reference: http://www.greenmediaonline.com/uploads/shoptalk/0508_st.asp The procedural steps I would use would be to drain the oil and remove the oil filter, remove spark plugs and fill each cylinder with x amount of cleaner, hand crank it over a little and let it sit overnight. Drain the oil pan then remove the pan to see what is in there ie: particulate matter. Motor uses 1 qt of M1 15w50/100miles. Before I have valve stem seals done I thought I'd try this. This is a V12 gas motor. Runs strong with ALL kinds of power. Just burns/uses oil and has a noise in there. Will also look at replacing both EGR valves and cleaning the EGR tubes. And to make it more interesting my back was operated on to remove the cancer and am relearning how to walk. Sorry Kaleb not for sale. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 49kmi 1992 600SEL 137kmi
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300SE Stalls when hot
any chance you connected a scanner to it to pull the codes? Our 1995 E320 wagon had a similar problem and the code it was throwing was for the EGR valve. However there was a recall on the EGR tube that was too small from the factory, would plug up, throw error codes and in the final stages shut the car off. Major PITA to do, had the idiot monkeys at the dealership do it. They also said it needed the ICV but we opted not to do it and the larger EGR tube solved the problem. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 9:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1990 300SE Stalls when hot > I just put a new EGR valve and a new Idle Control Valve in my 1990 300SE - but I still have the same problem they were meant to correct. It starts fine when cold - runs fine at low to high speeds. But after the engine warms up and I bring it to a stop - say at an intersection - the engine shuts off (won't idle) and is difficult to start up again. I usually have to crank it for 30-45 seconds before it starts reluctantly - but then runs fine again at low to higher speeds - until I bring it to a stop again. Then ... same problem. > Thanks, > les
Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to ALL
MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL From The Zavesky's May your year be filled with good health and diesel fumes!
Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D
I know what you mean I added more concrete to the rear driveway for parking! - Original Message - From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D > Jim, I'm a guy who RENTED A GARAGE to house my cars. I don't own a house, > but I own three cars. I'm quite insane. > > But god bless it, I love these Benzes. > > On 12/4/06, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Sunil > > > > You got the bug bad don't you? > > > > Deb's been pounding the snot out of the C Class wagon the dealer gave us > > to > > drive - I keep hearing her voice "Beep Beep Little Car Coming Through" as > > she stomps down on the gas peddle! > > > > Jim > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:51 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D > > > > > > > au contraire, he had it towed home and they gave up and bought a new > > car. > > > He's "almost certain" that it was antifreeze. Which means that it > > > overheated and died. Do the 123s crack heads as easily as the 124's? > > > > > > He also says that it's been smoked in, and claims it has leather. If I > > buy > > > it, anyone want parts from it? > > > > > > On 12/4/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Leaking strange liquid" > > > > > > > > Ah, gotta be the blinker fluid. Finally someone has discovered what > > it > > > > looks like! > > > > > > > > On another note, that guy should have it towed into the gas station to > > see > > > > what he'll be offered for it now that it doesn't run. My guess would > > be > > > > $300 if it's really as nice as he says it is. > > > > > > > > Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon > > > > 1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Sunil Hari > > > 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > 513-205-7474 > > > ___ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > Sunil Hari > 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D
Sunil You got the bug bad don't you? Deb's been pounding the snot out of the C Class wagon the dealer gave us to drive - I keep hearing her voice "Beep Beep Little Car Coming Through" as she stomps down on the gas peddle! Jim - Original Message - From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D > au contraire, he had it towed home and they gave up and bought a new car. > He's "almost certain" that it was antifreeze. Which means that it > overheated and died. Do the 123s crack heads as easily as the 124's? > > He also says that it's been smoked in, and claims it has leather. If I buy > it, anyone want parts from it? > > On 12/4/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Leaking strange liquid" > > > > Ah, gotta be the blinker fluid. Finally someone has discovered what it > > looks like! > > > > On another note, that guy should have it towed into the gas station to see > > what he'll be offered for it now that it doesn't run. My guess would be > > $300 if it's really as nice as he says it is. > > > > Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon > > 1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > Sunil Hari > 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
buy a set of 4 used factory rims off kaleb and a new set of bridgestone blizzaks from tire rack - you'll be fine. that car wil go like a tank in the snow jim - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] snow tires > We are having our first snow/ice/freezing rain of the season here in > America's Heartland (Kansas) and I am planning to get snow tires. On my > most recent prior Mercedes, the snow tires came with the car mounted on > a second set of wheels (2 tires not four). Well, I sold that car to OK > Don and I am without snow tires. So, while I was picking up my car at > my indy (because of the %^#^ hose repair), I asked him if he had any > snow tires. He told me they would not help on my car. He said that > they would not work on a LWB 126 as well as they did on my 124. This > sounds like malarkey to me. Has anyone tried out snow tires on a 126 > (esp. LWB 126). Do they help? Am I destined to slip and slide all over > the place? > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 133K > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done!
If I remember right the plastic shell has the numbers 1 and 2 on it for wire postition. take notes when taking it apart. jim - Original Message - From: "kevin kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 12:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done! > I do have another connector shell for the seat end, but there's no way to > know the proper color code when putting the different pins into the good > connector. Is there a way to do this? Do you just take the wires off all > of the motors on the junkyard seat and hook them up to yours? > > Kevin in Hillsboro Oreogn > 1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes
I've bought and used this before when changing accumulators http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=R40&satitle=Mercedes+OEM+Suspension+Fluid+ Jim - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes > Is there an acceptable, readily available substitute for W201 SLS fluid?I find it necessary to use the 16v for a daily driver this week. I put a used control valve in it, and now it goes up and down when I work the lever on the valve, and it holds base pressure. I want to get rid of my test fluid (universal farm hydraulic oil) and put in something close to what is supposed to be in there before I install the new accumulators. Is it safe to use the tractor fluid for a few days? The stuff is kind of smelly, so I worry about it harming the rubber bladders in my accumulators. I found an old message from Meade that suggested 5606A aviation fluid was the closest match, but it seems the stuff is outdated. Common stuff now if 5609, 5606B might be available, I think it superceded 5606A. My neighbor, the ex aircraft mechanic, suggested that 5606B was very much like Dexron, but I don't know if he was basing that on facts or just on them both being red and thin. ! > He did say it had less viscocity loss than 5606A when warm. I'm thinking Dexron wouldn't be likely to damage the bladders in my new accumulators, but I'd like to be sure. Mitch1979 300SD1986 2.3-161987 2.5 turbo > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving
We would also like to wish Brian and the great people that subscribe to this list a Happy Thanksgiving and joyful Holiday Season! Jim & Deb - Original Message - From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 3:13 AM Subject: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving > Just wanted to wish alla youz a very happy Thanksgiving! > > I happened to fire up and tool around in the 240D tonight (it's pretty much > stored for the winter, but the roads are dry and fairly clean of sand). What > a joy it is to drive! > > Brian > 83 240D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine
yep we use Shell or Sunoco Premium in it RUns too strong, just has some valve train/injector noise May try a couple cans of Delco X66? injector cleaner, the aerosol can cleaned the MAS units perfectly. jim - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine > James Zavesky wrote: > > > > great > > > > V12 - 12 injectors @ $147.50 equals a lot of money but still less than > > buying the car new > > Injector nailing sounds like that in a diesel because it screws up the > timing. If your V12 is a gasser with electric injectors, rod knock > sounds just might be rod knock sounds. In which case, $1800 worth of > injectors would be preferable. You are using premium petrol, right? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine
great V12 - 12 injectors @ $147.50 equals a lot of money but still less than buying the car new jim - Original Message - From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine > James Zavesky wrote: > > What does "Injector Nailing" Sound Like? > > > > It's a heavy knocking sound, once every time the cylinder fires (so once > for every two crank revolutions.) It sounds a lot like pounding a nail > into something solid with a hammer, hence the name. It also sounds > remarkably like rod knock -- I've heard a couple of stories of people > taking VW diesels apart, looking for a bad rod bearing, when the problem > was actually a bad injector. > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine
What does "Injector Nailing" Sound Like? Jim - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine > My S350 was nailing horribly when I first got it. The injector springs > were worn causing them to fire too soon. A set of rebuilt injectors > quieted things down nicely. > > -Dave Walton > 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 > > On 11/20/06, Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My one 300D engine ( In Gwagen ) is a lot noisier than the other I have > > in a W123 and this really came to a light when I came agross another > > 300GD over the weekend and its engine was probably a good 10db quiter > > than mine at idle. My tappets have been checked as has been th > > einjection timing. All is well with the engine as far as I know. It > > sounds healthy - just noisier that I guess it should be. Sould a bit > > like a direct injection truck engine of the 80's . Any thoughts? > > PEter > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >
Re: [MBZ] manuals - FREE just pay for shipping
Ahh Hurst had I not spent 6 weeks in the hospital last fall I would have liked taking that Route 66 Mercedes Drive with you like you mentioned. Your wit is always appreciated. Yeah somehow folks just don't want 20 year old warranty information although the OnTrack stuff is pretty cool. It does direct comparisons with Mercedes and all other competing makes. Actually kinda cool. Jim > never did get that market up turn you were looking for on those items, huh? > On 11/15/06, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > anybody on the list want: > > (1) 1987 OnTrack - small three ring binder comparing Mercedes to other Makes > and Models > (2) 1988 Dealer Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual - Standard three ring > binder > > just pay for shipping > > > > email me off list if interested > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Jim
Re: [MBZ] W140
ALL the wiring in the engine compartment is as they say "bio-degradeable" under the hood. Inclusive of main engine harness, injection harness, ETA harness(s), starter harness, ASR and ADS harness's. Also depending on the injection system the ETA harness OR the potentometer in the ETA on one or both may be bad and will have to be replaced so the car doesn't run in limp home mode. But when they run right it's a rush to drive. The 500 and 600 were long wheel base vehicles with the Burl wood interior. No idea about the 3xx or 4xx cars but I thought they were the short wheel base cars. The W140 series are also know for evaporator issues. If I had to do it over again I'd buy a 1996-1999 S600. They have ODBII and most of the bugs had been worked out by then, especially the later years. Stay away from the 2000-2002 S class with cylinder shutoff. A bad thing. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: "Tarek Elshenawy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Banned List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 4:20 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 > So I know I've seen stuff on the lists about these things having problems, > but never paid attention because I thought ownership was out of the > question. I recently came across a fine specimen, however and wish to be > enlightened about general maintenance and common problems. > > The car is a 1995 S420. I remember reading about wiring harness problems... > is this all wiring harnesses? I recall reading an article about how the > wiring for the AC compressor was too short, but starting in 95, they > corrected the problem. Did Mercedes address all wiring problems starting in > 95? > > My second question is regarding the chassis. Does the 95 S420V designation > constitute an extended wheelbase? I know they made short and long wheelbase > S320's, but were all S420, 500 and 600's the long wheelbase versions? > > I also remember reading that the major downfall of all the gasoline W140 > models was the transmission. Is this true? > > In short, I would just like any information regarding the common problems > and general maintenance for the W140, specifically the S420 if possible. > > Thanks in advance. > > Tarek Elshenawy > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
[MBZ] Manuals W126 and W140 For Sale
List Members I have duplicates of these ORIGINAL Mercedes paper manuals and thought I'd offer them to the list before I put them on Ebay later tonight. There are three manuals total. Condition of the three varies from better than fair/excellent to immaculalte/unused condition. Pictures available. I haven't seen paper manuals on Ebay for awhile and I did a quick search at www.books4cars.com to get an idea of what to ask, only one was available. If you have any questions please call my cell at 440 454 9536 (1)Model Year 1992 Model 140 Service Pages: 500 Order No. S 2487 000 $75 (2)Model Year 1987 Models 107,124,126 and 201 Service Pages: 264 with wiring diagrams Order No.6510 1053 13 $75 (3)Service Manual Chassis and Body Model 126 Pages: 1000+ with wiring and vacuum diagrams. Where the Dvd was sourced from. Order No. S-2350-126 $200 Thanks James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320
Re: [MBZ] Too young for a Wagon?
We have a 1995 E320 wagon. It's the last year for the W124 chassis and has been mostly problem free. It's both agile in traffic and on the highway as well as economical to operate. Quick little car. Take one for a test drive if you can find one local. The 1994/1995 years had the newer motor. Only options available were heated seats, seat memory/telescoping steering wheel and ASR. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] Too young for a Wagon? > We have all had much discussion about why we like Mercedes cars (esp. > diesels), and so much is intangible. Most of my friends concluded a > long time ago that I drive old man cars. I got my first MB - a 1971 250 > when I was 20, since that time I have had 5 more Mercedes 4 diesels and > one gas. I am now 33 and I have always liked the looks of the wagons. > I like the old 123 300TDs, and I like the 124 wagon, and I like the > newer wagons even the brand new models. My wife thinks the 123 wagons > are the ugliest cars on the road and she says I will turn into an old > man the moment I get one. I am not really thinking about getting one, > but if the right one came along I would. > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 126 > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?
have local law enforcement extract it and do the forensics on it. you may have a shooter in the area you may not know of. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf? Agreed, could be a .380 (9mm short) - actually, I took a .380 round, stuck it in the hole and concluded it was a 9mm. In either case, the diameter of the bullet is 9mm. But it still could be a standard 9mm becuase of where in the roof it hit...alot of metal under it in that part. I may be able to extract it later. CM Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > totally - no residual metal...maybe someone used a laser gun!? > Actually, it's 9mm, I'm certain. I'm not. IIRC, 9mm has more than a little bit of penetration ability, unless this was a wild shot at the end of a long trajectory. It's the same diameter slug as a .38 (or .380) more or less, so just the hole size won't tell you a lot. Once upon a time a certain family ventilated an abandoned hulk with a large variety of hole-makers, and it was very instructive. The absolute best hole making, through and through, was a basic .22 rifle. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, "Rose" -1987 300TD, 152K, "Rotkäppchen" -1985 300SD, 213K, "Wulf" -1972 Jacobsen 21" Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38" deck, Snowcaster, "One Banger" - Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] W140 door closing system problem
I had Beckman check both ETA's on the V12. They cleaned them and checked them electronically and said they were fine. Turns out the right side ETA had a bad potentiometer, dealer pulled the codes after I replaced a couple more bad harness's. Beckman's way of testing is to plug the ETA's in and bend the shit out of the wiring harness and connector and if the read values don't peg the meter it's fine. So I'd be looking at the pump being bad again. They usually warranty their stuff for a year. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 11:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 door closing system problem > Hi all, > > My BIL's 1994 S500 had a problem with the door closing system, which > has an electrically-operated vacuum pump in the trunk. (This is a > SEPARATE pump from the door locks, btw.) It basically would stop > working, so he'd pull the fuse (in the trunk) and re-insert it, which > would re-set the system and it would work a few times and then quit. > He got a rebuilt pump from Beckman Technologies... > > http://www.beckmanntechnologies.com/products.html > > ...and that fixed the problem. Now, a few months later, one door is > not closing like it should. Rumor is, that's a sign of the pump going > out (again!). Does anyone know enough about these systems to say if > that's a true statement? Anyone have troubleshooting info on these > things? Sure is a nice car when everything works right...! > > :-) > > > -- > Dave M. > Boise, ID > 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) > 1987 300D - 263kmi (Sportline) > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?
Dave you're one of the brighter guys on the list. You've probably already checked fluid level.Have you checked if the serpentine belt is loose or the belt is slipping. Is the belt tensioner set to the right tension? There was a procecure to do it on the Dvd. If you need it let me know. Got ya beat on a starter issue on our V12. One part number for it per the EPC. MB Dealer sends it to me. Have Bedford MB put it in because of some broken ribs. MB dealer starter is a direct opposite of the one they take out of the car. So they put the old one back in. Send the new one back to the dealer with a spare core from a 1995 I had. The 1995 starter matched up to the one they sent me. MB Dealer gets in two more starters and they're all the same - all 4 match. The one in our car is the oddball. Will try and jack it up tommorrow and pull it out to get the Bosch number off it. Possibly the previous owner may have had it in upside down, or just a wrong part that was butchered to get it fit. Will try to determine it tommorrow. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 5:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold? > My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a > pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the > steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly > harder to turn. After about 2 minutes, it goes back to normal. I could go > out on a limb and suggest the steering pump is going bad, but I've been > wrong before with apparently simple assumptions like that. If it is the > pump, is it fixable? Easy fix? > > Thanks > > -Dave Walton > 94S350, 99E300 > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Advice on Timing Chain Replacement (was: 300td timingchainissues)
Call Rusty and give him the VIN from your car. He will get you the right
parts for your car. Such as the timing chain and chain tensioner.
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timingchainissues)
> Ho all!
>
> I keep seeing timing chains that work on 240d 300d and
> 300sd... One quick question.
>
> Are all these chains universial across the cars? 136
> link chains for 61x.xxx engines?
>
> Here is one on ebay for 59.00... seems to be the
> cheapest around...
>
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-DIESEL-TURBO-DIESEL-TIMING-CHAIN-240D-300D-SD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33625QQitemZ8054279146QQrdZ1
>
>
>
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> > You wrote:
> > < > I
> > may, as I try and understand the diesel timing chain
> > and how it corresponds to the engine tune.>>>
> >
> > < > '82 300t with a stock turbo 617.
> > >From what I have been gathering from the various
> > input
> > I have received that this is just a bit much and the
> > timing chain should be replaced. So I have decided
> > to
> > do this.
> > When I do this, should I:
> > Replace the tensionier?>>>
> >
> > I doubt it - the tensioner usually lasts a really
> > long time. How many miles
> > are on the engine?? Of course, the tensioner is not
> > very expensive and if
> > you want everything to be as close to "On Spec" as
> > possible it won't hurt -
> > but it can always be done later - IIRC it's 2 nuts
> > and the tensioner comes
> > off if you want to replace it later.
> >
> > < > I
> > suspect there will be some little slack in the
> > sprockets. So the new chain will not exactly line
> > up
> > at zero when I put it on. So should I suspect it to
> > line up at like 1%?>>
> >
> > When I replaced mine I did not replace the sprockets
> > and it aligned
> > perfectly at 0.
> >
> > < > have
> > some vague experience with a ball peen) this seems
> > fairly straight forward.>>
> >
> > Make the decision on how to proceed when you have
> > the chain and connecting
> > link in your hands. And consider that a failed
> > crimp could destroy the
> > engine. Also consider the place you'll be working
> > and trying to hold a
> > backing plate in place while you tap-tap-tap with
> > your little hammer - while
> > making sure the connecting link stays in place as
> > you hold everything and
> > swing the hammer, gently.
> >
> > < > this tool be enough to grind off the pins to loose
> > the
> > old chain?>>
> >
> > Probably - that steel's pretty high quality and your
> > grinding wheels tools
> > must be up to the task,
> >
> > < > before
> > I try and swap the timing chains? I am new to this,
> > so any info or insight you may have, would be
> > greatly
> > appreciated.!>>
> >
> > Give us a day to think about it --
> >
> > Good luck - and try to get your mind of it for a
> > little while --
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] TDC #1 cylinder
look on the crank pulley/harmonic balancer for the marking labeled "OT" The IP is set to 15 degrees ATDC James Zavesky - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] TDC #1 cylinder > > What is the best way to put the 603 engine # 1 cylinder at top dead > center? I know in a gas engine you can take the spark plug out and feel > the pressure as you turn the engine over and also use the distributor to > locate # 1 cylinder. But diesel??? > > > Mark Maturo > > > > > * > This communication, including attachments, is > for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, > confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended > recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is > strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify > the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and > destroy all copies. > * > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Failing Window Motor
motor is dying or dead rusty has them James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 8:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] Failing Window Motor > My passenger window operation has become progressivly slower. Today, it will not go up at all...unless you help it. Is this how they fail? I've never had one fail before. > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 151K > Litchfield Park, AZ > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey?
The 320 6 cyl engines has ooodles of power in an E class for getting around. Under pwered for the SL. Deb constantly drives the 1995 E320 wagon with the 104.992 engine like it's a NASCAR event. Car performs well. Took away her driving priveledges in our 500SL. Our 1991 500SL has good balance to power. If possible try to get the 1996 and later years that has ODB2. The stealership employees are becoming less and less able and capable to work on the ODB1 systems reliably. Stay away from the 600SL series unless you have deep pockets and a high tolerance for pain. And don't get me started on the 2000-2002 S-Class with cylinder shutoff. Biodegradeable wiring is a blessing compared to these. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: "Bob DuPuy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey? > Thanks James, > I saw a SL320 on Ebay that claimed it had a V6. I've never had the > hood up on one, and that auction didn't have an under hood picture. > > Bob DuPuy > > On 3/24/06, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The SL320 ( 129.063 ) used the 104.991 engine which is an inline 6 produced > > from 1994 to 1997. > > > > James Zavesky > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Bob DuPuy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:44 AM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey? > > > > > > > Thanks to everyone for the input. Are there significant differences in > > > the reliablity or the efficency between the V6 used in the SL320 and > > > the I6 in the 300SL? > > > > > > Bob DuPuy > > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey?
The SL320 ( 129.063 ) used the 104.991 engine which is an inline 6 produced from 1994 to 1997. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Bob DuPuy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey? > Thanks to everyone for the input. Are there significant differences in > the reliablity or the efficency between the V6 used in the SL320 and > the I6 in the 300SL? > > Bob DuPuy > > On 3/24/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nothing that I'm aware of other than some minor brake problems, warped rotors and eating brake pads > > they seem to be fairly normal in the reliabilty dept. Even with the 6 you'll still have plenty of power on hand somewhere around 200 I think and fun to drive > > > > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Bob DuPuy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:05:28 -0500 > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey? > > > > > > I like the 300SL from around 93. Are there any known problems with > > this car, or that engine? There is not a huge price difference now > > between the 300 and the 500 is the 500 engine more troublesome? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Bob DuPuy > > > > > > On 3/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'd stay away from the Z3 or Z4 cause they are riddled with problems. Your > > best bet is a 300SL or even a SLK 230 or maybe even a 320. Just my 2 cents > > though > > > > > > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > > > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > > > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > > > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:50:26 -0600 > > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] An SL for wifey? > > > > > > > > > One of the new BMW two-seat drop-tops? What are they called, the Z4 or > > > something like that? > > > > > > On 3/22/06, Bob DuPuy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > She is going to > > > > cut back on her volunteer work and take a corporate attorney job. > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links
to keep the link active try this enclose the pasted link in angle brackets James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 6:00 AM Subject: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links > I know I am not the only one with trouble getting complete listings to show > as click able links. Tried something different that worked well this time > so I could view the Marine funeral pics. I hit 'reply' and then deleted the > space at the end of the line and link came back together and worked. > Worth a try. > BillR > Jacksonville FL > 1981 300SD 'EM' 272k miles > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] More good stuff
TOO COOL! Rusty your the man. Will call in the morning with parts order. Jim - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More good stuff > Ok Jim, here ya go. > > W124 front end stuff at low low prices. > > H.D Bilsteins $109.00 each > Ball Joints $45.00 each > Engine Mounts $57.00 each > Transmission Mount $26.00 > Drag Link $50.00 > Tie Rod Assemblies $41.00 each > Steering Shock $22.00 > > These prices good through the end of March. > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Zavesky > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 3:13 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] More good stuff > > Hey Rusty > > What about W124 front end parts? > > There was a request last month for them but they never went on > "special" > > And some of us have the W124 chassis > > > James Zavesky > 1991 500SL > 1992 600SEL > 1995 E320 > > > > iplin.net > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] More good stuff
Hey Rusty What about W124 front end parts? There was a request last month for them but they never went on "special" And some of us have the W124 chassis James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 2:52 PM Subject: [MBZ] More good stuff > W126 300SD A/C Kit $295.00 > > New Compressor > Drier > Expansion Valve > Both Pressure Switches > > W123 240D & 300D from 1979 A/C Kit $295.00 > > New Compressor > Drier > Expansion Valve > Both Pressure Switches > > W116/W123/W126 Diesel Cooling Kit $69.00 > > New Water Pump > Thermostat & Seal > Upper Radiator Hose > Lower Radiator Hose > > W126 Body Rubber Seal Kit $375.00 > > Rear Window Seal > Trunk Seal > 4 Door Seals > > W123 Body Rubber Seal Kit $325.00 > > Front Windshield Seal > Rear Window Seal > 4 Door Seals > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > 1-800-741-5252 > http://www.BuyMBparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com/> > > Serving Mercedes Enthusiasts for over 30 years. > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1
Bought 18 T&S 5W40 quarts at two different Murrays in Cleveland for the 600SEL and E320 @ $5.49/qt James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1 > I found T&S 5W40 at O'Reilly's this afternoon - $5.59/qt. I bought 10, > and changed the oil on Rattled. > > On 2/26/06, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I posted about this exact topic a week or two ago. Short version is, > > Mobil is screwing with their formulas AGAIN. The Mobil-1 5W-40 is now > > re-named "Turbo Diesel Truck" formula. But I have yet to see this at > > any store, let alone in 5qt jugs at Wal-Mart. There's also a new > > 10W-40 'Extended Performance' version which looks tempting in place of > > the thicker 15W-50 'Extended Performance'. Neither of these is on the > > shelf at the 2 Wal-Marts near me. > > > > For Delvac-1, World Impex has it on sale for $25/gallon at the moment, > > but who knows what S&H will be (I didn't check): > > > > http://www.worldimpex.com/item_detail.html?sku=238657 > > > > > > :-) > > > > -Dave M. > > > > > -- > > > Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:25:17 -0500 > > > From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Subject: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1 > > > > > > > > > I know -- not another oil thread. I admit I don't normally read them > > > myself, so I probably have missed discussion of this. So I do > > > apologize if this is old news, but... I was at Wal Mart yesterday > > > looking for Mobil 1 Truck and SUV and I noticed that it is now 5W-30 > > > weight and no longer diesel rated. > > > > > > Looking around, they had nothing else they had in stock as far as > > > Mobil 1 seemed suitable. I am overdue for an oil change, so I picked > > > up 2 gallons of Chevron Delo -- inexpensive, and good oil (though not > > > Mobil 1). > > > > > > It's a bit frustrating that they keep reformulating and relabeling > > > these oils. Hopefully they are at least improving them in the > > > process. > > > > > > So, for reference next time, what is the recommended M1 oil for an MB > > > diesel? Do I need to hunt down some Devlac 1? > > > > > > Allan > > > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '90 300D 243K, Rattled > '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car > '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car > '78 450SLC 67K, brown car > '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil
easy do it yourself fix just make sure you don't drop any of the grommet in the oil pan else you'll be removing the oil pan and will need an oil pan gasket that return oil area is made up of a flange and two telescoping tubes there is a gasket to the flange that connects to the turbo there is a large Grommet ontop of the oil pan that dries out and if I remember right there is a 'O' ring between the two tubes Call Rusty at 1 800 741 5252 he's familiar with those parts James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Bruce Lulfs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 9:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] Loosing oil > I am a new MB owner and could not buy a nice car. I got a 85 300 SD With the > help of a new friend got it to run nice. I took it out for a short drive and > made a fast stop ( Did not shut it off ) Walking back to the car I saw oil > coming out fast. I got it back home ok looked under it and I could see on > the passenger side on top of the oil pan a big tube that looks like it goes > up to the turbo. Right where it comes out of the oil pan seems to be where > the oil is coming from. I got a mess all under the car. > > Can anyone tell me how to go about trying to fix this? > > Thank you > Bruce > Toledo Ohio > > Starting to make Biodiesel > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieseltolarea/ > Soon to be a lister 12/2 owner! > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Photos of W124 evaporator cleaning
what cleaner did you use? James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Photos of W124 evaporator cleaning > Hi all, > > I cleaned the evaporator on my 300E recently, after doing the same job > on my 300D a month earlier. I had previously cleaned this evaporator > with a brush and vacuum, as one half was so filthy I don't know if any > air was actually flowing through! I figured that since I had to pull > the wiper out to replace the windshield, I might as well pull the > blower too and use the foam cleaner. Here are some photos of before, > during, and after. The camera doesn't show the difference very well, > but it was visibly cleaner when I was done: > > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stuff/evap_clean1.jpg > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stuff/evap_clean2.jpg > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stuff/evap_clean3.jpg > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stuff/evap_clean4.jpg > http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_stuff/evap_clean5.jpg > > =) > > > Best regards, > > -- > Dave M. > Boise, ID > 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) > 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline) > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] W124 TD rear leveling
After you replaced the accumultors did you preload the back of the car with 200+ lbs and THEN start the car and take and hold the rpm up at 2000? Did you replace the fluid in the reservoir? When I did mine it on the 1995 E320 wagon it was 5 hours. What a pain. It was much easier on the V12. When we had the wagon in at the dealer for the fuel tank replacement ( something on the highway hit us sideways by the rear tire and put a hole in the tank ) the car was in the air for a day or two on the lift. When we got it back it drove like a tire was going down at speed, corrected itself after a few days of driving. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 6:35 PM Subject: [MBZ] W124 TD rear leveling > Gentlemen, > > I've just replaced the accumlator cells on the rear of my TD. It was > riding like the Flinstone-mobile befoire the replacement but now it > rides like my high school buddies 78 Marquis with worn shcoks! > > Is it possible I've introduced air into the system? It also rides much > lower with my gear in the back than it did before the cell swap. > > Ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Jeff Zedic > Toronto > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring
injection harness are the most replaced item and then the engine harness. you'll go through alot more injection harness's because it sits on top the motor where the heat is. alot of this has to do with the averall amount of heat in the engine compartment. I added one of the 92 degree fan switch modifications from the guy on prodigy so the electric fans come on at 92 instead of 100. jim - Original Message - From: "John M McIntosh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring > Further to this I'll note not only will you need to replace the > engine wiring, it is also likely you'll replace the throttle > actuators (two) which have prices as much as $3000+ each, depending > of course who can acquire the parts for you. In reading on another > list it has been notice that replacement actuators after oh about 96 > have different coloured wiring, leading one to > believe perhaps the wiring or part supplier changed things to the > better. If said vehicle has any cracked wiring instantly subtract $8K? > > Lastly I'll note that some folks have discovered that right behind > the engine is a plastic water distribution device (dual mono- > valves?). That has a tendency now to crack (age/heat) and dump all > the coolant. It is a bit ugly to access for replacement, kind of > stick on engine, put engine in car, what you to remove it later? Why > is that firewall in the way. > > In general you want to pay a bit extra for a 98 or 99, and ask about > the evap and wiring. > > > On 30-Jan-06, at 10:06 AM, BillR wrote: > > > Marshall and John - Thanks for the help. I'll continue with the > > numerous > > repitions, and try to get at that switch, and only consider VERY > > well priced > > 140's or those with reworked wiring. > > BillR > > -Original Message- > > John > 1983 300TDt 361k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1990 300TDt 159k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1993 500SEL 170k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring
11-13 in town 17-19 highway creature comfort while driving is an understatement VERY nice car and I would buy one again ONLY because I now know what to do to keep it running. Jim - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring > Yeah - that is the one that got my interest. It will be a few months at > least before I decide what I will get- something like that or an SDL or just > do a more through update on my SD. Mostly at this point I am into creature > comfort. I don't really drive enough to worry about it too much, but what > kind of mileage does that beast get? I drive mostly around town, with > occasional road trips of a few hundred miles to keep things in shape. > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of James Zavesky > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:15 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring > > the wiring degrades! Plan on replacing ALL the harness'. The ETA's harness > is also know to degrade, fortunately my ETA's were fine. Replacing the > evaporator and rear accumulators are the least of your worries. > > Are you watching the 1992 white one with the fogs in the bumper? That one > has late model wood in it, looks like it's been gone through. > > Jim > > > > - Original Message - > From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:49 AM > Subject: [MBZ] S600 wiring > > > > > > > > > > James - I have been toying with the idea of getting an S600 - one on ebay > > now looks pretty good, but I am not ready to make the jump. What is the > > problem with the wiring? I thought pre '94's should be ok. > > > > For all those who offered help with the erratic blinker: It is still an > > occasional problem, but playing with it [flashers, blinkers, stalk] > usually > > stops it. Never had the panel off where the flasher switch is located, > and > > I don't think I am getting contact cleaner where it needs to go. Is there > a > > simple way to get access to that switch? > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL > > 1981 300SD EM 270k miles > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] S600 wiring
the wiring degrades! Plan on replacing ALL the harness'. The ETA's harness is also know to degrade, fortunately my ETA's were fine. Replacing the evaporator and rear accumulators are the least of your worries. Are you watching the 1992 white one with the fogs in the bumper? That one has late model wood in it, looks like it's been gone through. Jim - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] S600 wiring > > > James - I have been toying with the idea of getting an S600 - one on ebay > now looks pretty good, but I am not ready to make the jump. What is the > problem with the wiring? I thought pre '94's should be ok. > > For all those who offered help with the erratic blinker: It is still an > occasional problem, but playing with it [flashers, blinkers, stalk] usually > stops it. Never had the panel off where the flasher switch is located, and > I don't think I am getting contact cleaner where it needs to go. Is there a > simple way to get access to that switch? > BillR > Jacksonville FL > 1981 300SD EM 270k miles > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S vs 8 Cyl 500
we have the 8 in the SL and in my opinion that is the proper motor for the car. plenty of power, handles well. doesn't seem to have the wiring problems the 1990's S class has. From what I've read the major problem is the oil tubes in the motor. Jim - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S vs 8 Cyl 500 > How does that compare to the 5 litre V8? Some say that the V8 is the better > motor, particularly in the SL due to the extra weight of the V12. Have you > driven a 600SL? > I don't think that the extra weight is going to affect handling in the sedan > as much and the extra torque would be an asset in the heavier four door. > > Hendrik > with the mighty four banger Merc and a couple of six cylinder diesel 4x4's > > - Original Message - > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:59 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > > > > 402 horsepower > > 428 torque > > > > Amazing car to drive. Love ours. Lots of power. Wiring sucks. > > > > James Zavesky > > 1991 500SL > > 1992 600SEL > > 1995 E320 > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Brian Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:05 AM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > > > > > >> Alex, yes - that's what I recall and am talking about when I say it > >> looked > >> sort of out of place (I thought bogus). Good observation. Stout car > > though. > >> Anybody know the h.p., torque, and performance specs? > >> > >> Brian > >> > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
402 horsepower 428 torque Amazing car to drive. Love ours. Lots of power. Wiring sucks. James Zavesky 1991 500SL 1992 600SEL 1995 E320 - Original Message - From: "Brian Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > Alex, yes - that's what I recall and am talking about when I say it looked > sort of out of place (I thought bogus). Good observation. Stout car though. > Anybody know the h.p., torque, and performance specs? > > Brian > > >From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:06:36 -0800 > > > >On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, > >and I > > > walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me > > > estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the > > > uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear > >passenger > > > window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). > > > >I agree that the "V12" badge looks odd on those. The "V" in > >particular, I seem to recall, doesn't seem to fit in with the other > >characters in the Mercedes font. > > > >Alex Chamberlain > >'87 300D Turbo > > > >___ > >http://www.striplin.net > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > _ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] 1st gear start mod
Dave, Read the same post, spent the morning looking at the exploded parts diagram in the EPC looking for the spring he was talking about. This would be sweet on our V12 now that BergWerks is gone and if the dealer can do it for $150 it just may be well worth it. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1st gear start mod > Does anyone have info on how exactly to do this? A photo, pointing to > the area in question, sure would be nice. I had been under the > impression a major valve body mod was needed. Perhaps the 722.4 tranny > can be easily modified, but the 722.3 cannot, or vice-versa? I'd love > to know more about this... drives me batty on my 1986 300E. > > :) > > -dm > > > -- > > Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:24:10 EST > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1st > > > > > >> "In the early '90s Mercedes saw the error of their ways and allowed the > >> gas transmissions to start in 1st. Cars built a year or two before 1st gear > >> starts became standard COULD be converted (it was NOT a cheap > >> conversion - required that the valve body be removed and some pieces > >> replaced) but cars with transmissions build before that (about '89 and > >> earlier I think) can't be converted (you'd need a completely replace the > >> valve body)." > > > > If I had any personal archives, I could exhume a post I made more than ten > > years back on this subject but I don't, so I won't. Paraphrasing, when I was > > driving my '89 190E 2.6 and my friend SJB got his new '91 300E with 1st gear > > start and I drove it, I was hot to add that feature to my '89. So, after repeated > > talks with one of the two MB reps in my area, one of them called Montvale, in > > my presence, and asked what could be done. The answer was that they had > > converted several company cars and the fix was to remove the little spring from > > behind the kickdown piston. Soon after, the shop foreman, with me watching, > > removed the valve body (a few fasteners), removed one of the cheesehead > > screws from the end of it (they are numbered) and out dropped a little piston > > followed by the spring in question. Reassemble in reverse order. After a careful > > adjustment of the trans cable (or was it a rod?) I had first gear start. What a > > difference! > > > > I carried that little spring in a zip-loc bag in the car for a few years > > until I traded it of in '95. > > > > Probably cost about $150 including the fluid change. > > > > RLE > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] The Car has arrived
Good for you. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: [MBZ] The Car has arrived > Well, I made it back from Florida in my (new to me) 1990 300SEL. I love > it!! The 126 is an amazing car. I drove two 13 hour days putting 1600 > miles on the new car. IT ran perfectly. I was a little worse for > wear. I went to the doctor yesterday and apparently, I picked up every > bug Florida has to offer. I have strep throat, pink eye and an ear > infection. > > > > > > I did find out some very interesting information about the car. In 1994, > with 47,000 miles the valve guides/seals were replaced under warranty. > Did MB redesign the valve guides/seals so that they last longer or do I > just wait until it starts burning oil and get them replaced again? I > also noticed that at the same time, the warranty description said "valve > guides - intake wear - worn out." How would the intake be involved in > this? > > > > > > I found out more history of the car. The previous owner bought it on > November 23, 2003 for $10,500 with 77,XXX miles. Over the next two > years he spent ---BRACE YOURSELF over $20,000 fixing this car. He > only went to Mercedes Benz of Tampa and he replaced just about > everything that could go wrong or did. > > > > I am still going through all the records to determine just what he did, > it is amazing that someone would spend that kind of money. I have to say > I am glad I am the one that bought it AFTER the work was done. > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 123K > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] 1994 S350
Dave's right. And on top of the motor, plan on changing many harness's and the evapoator. Count yourself lucky it doesn't have ASR. The rear accumulators are a breeze compared to an 'E' class. Dave what was up with that transmission problem you had? James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1994 S350 > You really have to like doing everything yourself, or you are looking > at a money pit. With any luck, it will last long enough for you to > install a factory rebuilt engine.. > Great car IMHO. > > -Dave Walton > 94S350, 99E300 > > On 24 Jan 2006 17:34:12 -, Alan Duff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Looking at a 1994 S350 that has been side-swiped so that both doors on the > > passenger side are caved for six inches or so. Shows 134k miles and the > > engine and tranny seem fine. I haven't paid attention but I guess this is > > one of the rod-benders. I suspect the wreck has caused frame damage so I > > don't know about driving it after body repair. Are there S350s sitting > > around with ruined engines that would make a transplant feasible? > > > > Alan Duff > > Knoxville, TN > > > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
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Re: [MBZ] MBCA Route 66
Like to, that would be an amazing trip two week drive, fly back and ship the car back home to Ohio. need to think about that one. I actually liked the Alaska Highway trip better but had the distinct feeling the car would be trashed from the road north. jim - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBCA Route 66 > tempting. you going, jim? > > On 1/20/06, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The dates are for the Historic Route 66 Tour from Chicago, IL to Santa > > Monica, CA. is September 16 - 30, 2006. Full details can be found at the > > link below: > > > > http://www.mbca.org/pages/Route66/Route_66_2006.htm > > > > > > James Zavesky > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:08 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBCA Route 66 > > > > > > > when is it? i'll go do it, if you know what you are doing. (i don't) > > > > > > On 1/19/06, Howard Fulford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Anyone need a navigator for the MBCA Route 66 drive ? > > > > > > > > > > > > Howard Fulford > > > > Bath > > > > England > > > > > > > > 190E '89, 137658 miles > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > http://www.striplin.net > > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > ___ > > > http://www.striplin.net > > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] MBCA Route 66
The dates are for the Historic Route 66 Tour from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA. is September 16 - 30, 2006. Full details can be found at the link below: http://www.mbca.org/pages/Route66/Route_66_2006.htm James Zavesky - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MBCA Route 66 > when is it? i'll go do it, if you know what you are doing. (i don't) > > On 1/19/06, Howard Fulford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Anyone need a navigator for the MBCA Route 66 drive ? > > > > > > Howard Fulford > > Bath > > England > > > > 190E '89, 137658 miles > > > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
auctioning off cars we used to thrash in high school for monster money should have kept them and put them away - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction > no, why? > > James Zavesky wrote: > > > anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? > > > > James Zavesky > > > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, > 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > http://www.striplin.net > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
[MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
Debs wagon needs a new hood ornament Jim - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh lord > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, > 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > http://www.striplin.net > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request
ems. 2000-01: Blower motor fuse holder may be the wrong size, allowing too much heat through. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts. 2001: Electrical connection of the heated windshield-washer bottle hose could melt and cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt. 2001-03: Certain vehicles may experience a hydraulic fluid leak due to faulty hoses. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts. Trouble Spots Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting this vehicle. Air conditioner: S500 coupes suffer A/C failure when water damages the evaporator-temperature sensor. (2000-02) Air conditioner: The heating/air conditioning/ventilation system may malfunction and not direct air to the proper outlet or the defroster may remain on. (2000-01) Brake wear: After hard or extended braking, the car may vibrate because heat can distort the parking-brake drums allowing the parking brakes to make contact requiring new brake shoes and proper adjustment. (2000-02) Dashboard lights: The air-suspension warning light on the dash may come on because water gets into the electrical connecters and causes corrosion. (2000) Rough idle: Poor engine idle, vibration, and stalling may be caused by a defective mass-airflow (MAF) sensor. Water leak: The reed valve that drains water from the fresh-air intake gets clogged and must routinely be cleared to avoid water in the passenger compartment. (2000-02) Windows: During aftermarket window tinting, the soapy water can get into the door-control module and damage it. The module should be removed prior to tinting. (2000-01) Windshield washer: On a certain number of vehicles, the heated windshield washer hoses can overheat and melt. Although customers were being notified, check for work to have been done. (2000) Repair Costs Wondering what it will cost to fix this car if something goes wrong? Here are some commonly repaired items on all cars and how much it would cost to fix each item on a 2000-04 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. (Note: this information is general and does not represent repairs that the specific vehicle listed may require.) Commonly Repaired Item Typical Replacement Cost A/C Compressor $655 Alternator $440 Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,525 Brakes $790 Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $0 Constant Velocity Joints $1,405 Exhaust System $985 Radiator $610 Shocks and/or Struts $1,840 Timing Chain or Belt $400 Important Disclaimers While Consumer Guide® makes every effort to present complete and accurate information, a Consumer Guide® Vehicle History Report is not a guarantee of the quality of any used vehicle. There could be other problems with this vehicle that have not been reported to Consumer Guide® or Experian. Please read our full disclaimer. James Zavesky wrote: > thx > > a little more tired than I thought > > WDBNG78J61A203718 > > > jim > > > - Original Message - > From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 5:54 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request > > > >>missing the VIN >> >>-Original Message- >> >>>From: James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>Sent: Jan 11, 2006 5:44 PM >>>To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request >>> >>>should come back to a 2001 S600 >>> >>> >>>TIA >>> >>>James Zavesky >>> >>> >>> >>>___ >>>http://www.striplin.net >>>For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >> >> >>Luther KB5QHU >>Alma, Ark >>'83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) >>'82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi >> >>___ >>http://www.striplin.net >>For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >> > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request
thx a little more tired than I thought WDBNG78J61A203718 jim - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request > missing the VIN > > -Original Message- > >From: James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Jan 11, 2006 5:44 PM > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request > > > >should come back to a 2001 S600 > > > > > >TIA > > > >James Zavesky > > > > > > > >___ > >http://www.striplin.net > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > Luther KB5QHU > Alma, Ark > '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) > '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
[MBZ] Kaleb Car Fax Request
should come back to a 2001 S600 TIA James Zavesky
