Re: [MBZ] 124 ABS brake bleeding

Unless it's an old and cracked line and a person thought ahead and bought new lines from Rusty. I'm going to use an old line to create a pressure line to remove the pistons when I'm rebuilding the brake calipers. Luther Jim Cathey wrote: Is this to suggest theres a way to prevent all

Re: [MBZ] test

bzzt, fail. Benz Hogs wrote: New email server test. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

[MBZ] what the #)$)% ?

99' mercedes s-500 bulletproof - $5500 http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/1220104795.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] OT - Lake Havasu City anyone?

That is the exact reason I dislike living in anyplace less humid than west/central Kansas. I overheated twice while working on farms in Kansas. Here in Arkansas, I sweat so much, I can tell the instant that I stop sweating. Dry places don't offer that signal Luther Curt Raymond wrote

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

on that bad 2.5 engine in the black/palomino 91 124. I've seen it with my own eyes Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: wtf are you talking about, I dont have any new style pumps. Luther wrote: gahh, I'm not ready to spend $92/ea for the fronts when I need to do the front pads AND I

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

Only because it's VERY fresh on my mind. I spent about 4 hours diag my Dad's TD and it's weak vacuum. Something's leaking vacuum, and it's not a line, rubber bit, a/c, or door locks. Luther Loren Faeth wrote: Good call Luther. I shoulda thought of that one too. At 03:57 PM 6/5/2009, you

Re: [MBZ] Checking tranny fluid level engine off

up. 2. park the car on flat ground. 3. idle in each gear (P R N D) for 5 seconds each 4. Check fluid level 5. add/remove fluid as needed 6. repeat 3-5 as needed Luther Zoltan Finks wrote: Simple one: Is checking the auto trans. fluid level with the engine off a reliable way to do it? I mean

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

valve seals maybe? What are the common fuel leaks on these engines? I have heard about fuel leaks but never dealt with it myself yet. The lines running to and from the IP, filter etc are also quite different from what I am used to. Whats up with that? -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87

Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel leaks

$500 and the CD. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, its a deal. $800 and the SDL and CD Luther wrote: I'll give you $800 for that junker Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Was just out running my 95 E300 a bit and notice quite a good fuel leak from the IP area. Hard to tell where its coming from because

Re: [MBZ] here is a car for Luther

feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: / http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/sF2aAJWZyR3csBXau4Wa0VmbN -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast

[MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

. Is this a fairly easy process? TIA all, Luther -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake caliper rebuild

style vacuum pump I happen to know that he has Luther pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Big tip here, Call Rusty and get rebuilt, if I remember right they come loaded. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

fuel flow. Luther SteveB wrote: 1987 300d coninues to run when I turn it off. There is plenty of vacuum and the manual shutoff just barely needs to be touched to shut the car off. Is this vacuum shutoff adjustable, or is there a diaphram I need to replace? Steve -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

Marshall swore up and down that Shell was a group III oil and nothing special. For conventional oil, it's worthless as it's nearly the same price as Chevron Delo 400 and Delvac 1300, both group IV oils. Luther tyler wrote: Is the Shell Rotella a true API group IV based synthetic oil, or does

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

How can you justify keeping shorter oil change intervals when the car burns 1qt/150-200mi like my coupe? Luther Curt Raymond wrote: DING! How recently? How hard have you been driving it? You did have a bad thermostat at some point not all that long ago didn't you? I seem to remember

Re: [MBZ] 190D for sale

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Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

their way into a CDL. The phrase steering wheel monkey is very close to the truth -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

[MBZ] sub $1000 '86 SDL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=110393471422sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123viewitem= -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

I still work doing maintenance breakdown support. It's sort of maintenance dispatch. Luther Mitch Haley wrote: Luther wrote: Sympathy only goes so far until you work with these idiots that roll their truck over and block a major highway in OK creating a 25mi detour going to Kaleb's house

Re: [MBZ] fools rush in

wow, hit a nerve, did he? :) Luther Hendrik Fay wrote: Neither you fn weird *^^%*)(^ I am going to kill you you (^)(*^( son of a (*^ and when I eat your liver I am going to _(*)(%^ you mother_*(^)^( so and so Hendrik who feels better now but should stop watching rubbish on TV

Re: [MBZ] ac flush gun

yes Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: is that thing refillable I guess? You just pour the flush into the bottle? Luther wrote: The contraption I used was a quart tank that you applied compressed air to and had a hose/nozzle to put into the a/c system and pushed a/c flush fluid through. http

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

SDL and 300E. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That sucks, why you moving up there? What all vehicles are you going to take with you? Luther wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

Sell it Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what are you going to do with your Frod Luther wrote: SDL and 300E. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

except I'm in AR and take I-44 to StL and I-55 to Chicago, you're a bit out of the way Luther Peter Hertzing wrote: Here in Carbondale, Il we are a nice stop between Mississippi and Chicago. Be happy to receive Mercedes Diesel Deposit. Peter On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] ac flush gun

. Striplin wrote: OK, Im probably going to go ahead and buy some sort of ac flush equipment. What should I get, one of those flush guns? Where is the cheapest place to order one? Anybody btdt? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

Speaking of coupes for sale, I need to put mine on the market since there will be an addition to my fleet from Kaleb. Luther harry watkins wrote: http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/cto/1145570576.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD to be for sale

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Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD to be for sale

crap. Luther wrote: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/44c7927e/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD to be for sale

, or groaning sounds happening yet. Luther Mountain Man wrote: Luther wrote: Speaking of coupes for sale, I need to put mine on the market since there will be an addition to my fleet from Kaleb. Is your coupe a driver? Rust? Running? Details, puleez. mao

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. OK Don wrote: Uhh - that's a non-sequitor! Why does adding one mean that you have to loose one? You'll never catch-up to Kaleb that way! On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Luther benz-n-h

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much

Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi

Nice, so this poor grad school student can visit you and drink your beer? You're AWESOME! :) Luther Ed Booher wrote: On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much

Re: [MBZ] 2 for 1 300E's

Speaking of 300E, are you still on for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday? When should I come up? Wed evening or early Thursday morning? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Original Message Subject: Buy 2 and Make 1 GREAT - $1000 (Flossmoor) Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 07

Re: [MBZ] 2 for 1 300E's

what time are you normally up and going? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yea, thats fine, whenever you want to come. I am technically working thursday and friday but since I work from home, should be no problem. Worse case I might have to run out for a bit or something. Luther wrote: Speaking

Re: [MBZ] OT - State finances

did you honk as you came by? Sheesh. Luther OK Don wrote: We drove the 681 miles from OKC to Nashville today on I-40. We saw more highway patrol cars, and way more tickets being written than I've ever seen on a round trip to the East coast before, and this was just in day 1! Looks like

Re: [MBZ] W107/W108 electric window regulators/rails - maintenance?

Though baby powder will collect moisture and dirt. MB sunroof lube will not. Buy it from Rusty in the metal tin, it'll last you for a lifetime. I also use it to lube the gears in my 126 odometer after installing new gears. Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: Baby powder is a great

Re: [MBZ] HELP! LOW/NO OIL PRESSURE

If the ground is bad, the gauge should be pegged, correct? Luther ernest breakfield wrote: since there is already a known problem with the instrumentation, wouldn't it be prudent to address that before assuming that the instrumentation is indicating a problem, and/or verify by other means

Re: [MBZ] I am having withdrawals

, then maybe I will start knocking out some of these projects and getting them the heck out of here. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kitchen Before and After

I agree. I much prefer natural wood to painted. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I like the before better. Donald Snook wrote: Listers, I know there has been some discussion about remodeling and other various home projects. Well, here is one reason I have not been adding much

Re: [MBZ] Parts Insanity

I'll take 100 at that price, do you want my CC#? :) Luther Gary Hurst wrote: my price is 32 cents on that part On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: Don't fergit, I'll match anybody. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454

Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin

of times but I don't remember. There is some web site that Garmin links to that has lots of points of interest you can download, I think there was one for El Mercados de Wal. --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD

Re: [MBZ] Nissens radiators not as good as Behr

they are a quality product worthy of my Benz) well enough, no need to bs on and on and on and on, my friends. Cause it's the song that never Luther but that they are difficult to deal with as a company. they change pricing often and somewhat capriciously and have very much an our way or the highway

Re: [MBZ] Windows Won't Go Up

Call your local electronic parts house and buy some Deoxit www.deoxit.com Squirt a bit down into the switch and work it back and forth many, many, many, many, many, man...(you get the point) times. The Deoxit will clean any electrical corrosion and other junk out. Luther Rick Knoble wrote

Re: [MBZ] Nissens radiators not as good as Behr

If you read Kaleb's email, he said the Nissens did NOT have the metal reinforced neck that the Behr does. Luther Gary Hurst wrote: Nissens not as expensive either. Also, neck much stronger than on behr so reinorcement not needed On 5/17/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] Nissens radiators not as good as Behr

Is the Nissens plastic that much superior to the Behr? Gary Hurst wrote: Yes, because it doesn't need to. On 5/17/09, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: If you read Kaleb's email, he said the Nissens did NOT have the metal reinforced neck that the Behr does. Luther Gary Hurst wrote

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension

Clean the engine. Then load 500-700lbs (with the car off) in the back end, then start the car. That should give the suspension pump a good work out and allow you to see where it is leaking. Luther, btdt w/Dad's $500 '85 TD Jim Cathey wrote: It's possible the fan and ram air are responsible

Re: [MBZ] Power steering pump on W124/M119 (1994 E420)

%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Quoting OK Don okd...@gmail.com: Exactly. I

Re: [MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

wow, a 2002 for $500? What does this say for their quality, longevity, and desirability? Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1171776616.html --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi

[MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

these annoyances? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Where do you get Akebono? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: i've been using the akebono euro ceramics for the past few years and really like them overall. not dusty at all. long wearing. good stopping. no drawbacks other than they cost more than your traditional textar/pagid/jurid soft organic pads

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

no, really? That's odd... Rusty Cullens wrote: h..from Rusty Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday

Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

they don't cover at all. Tyler Luther wrote: Why in MB's name did they have to bury the ALDA under the intake manifold? UGH! I absolutely HATE spring and fall in my 126. The pollen and leaves collect in the drains at the base of the windshield and make me clean them out nearly every day. UGH! How

Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

Biodiesel does a wonderful job of cleaning out the schmutz in a fuel tank, strainer, and sender. Luther Mountain Man wrote: WILTON wrote: I've dumped some of the scented lamp fuel in my cars a few times. 'Makes the exhaust smell nice. My fuel reserve light came on yesterday

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

that Frybrid blatantly lies about the smoke point of VO, what else in their bibliography of research papers is stretching the truth or a blatant lie? Oh yes, the wonders of the internet, where you can say anything you want and find P.T. Barnum suckers all day long. Luther, still not sold

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

Steve, do you have any repeatable correctly done scientific proof that any form of SVO will NOT damage an engine? If so, please provide this so I may repeat the research. Luther Steve MacSween wrote: on 5/8/09 20:30, Kaleb C. Striplin at ka...@striplin.net wrote: prime example of what

Re: [MBZ] Chinese takeaway biodiesel man in garage explosion horror

Darwin Award nominee, except he didn't die. Methanol + sparking drill = high chance for death! Luther Archer wrote: A Northamptonshire man destroyed his garage and badly injured himself at the weekend while attempting to make biodiesel from used cooking oil. A devastating explosion

Re: [MBZ] Saturday crack -- MERCEDES BENZ 300 CDT - $8500

$8500 and NO pictures? Mhmmm, yea, that'll work Luther Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1161643549.html --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

Please provide the link to the study you read. Luther Tyler wrote: These sort of engine problems are essentially unheard of in MB diesels that haven't run WVO. I still stand by the claim that WVO is good, but only if the oil is heated really hot, and filtered really well (and it almost

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Or do things like disconnect the power to the GPS? Gee, it's the same idea :D Luther, will refuse a gov't mandated GPS all the way to the Supreme Court Mitch Haley wrote: Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Yes, RI is considering similar tax system. I too wondered how they would handle W123

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Nah, the future Mrs.Luther will be trusted with that info, the gov't can kiss my f(#%(^g a$$! :) Euan wrote: Luther will refuse a gov't mandated GPS all the way to the Supreme Court Especially if Mrs Luther has access to GPS data ;-) Euan -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281

Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

Can't let a good crisis go to waste! Luther Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: The auto industry, unions, and gummint have been in a dysfunctional alliance for decades, the chickensss are comin home to roosst!!! It's called influence peddling, and for the first time since

[MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

Does anyone have a writeup or link to a writeup on rebuilding the vacuum pumps? TIA all, -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

not sucking, so gotta replace it. The screw was loose so it was not diaphragmming. --R Luther wrote: Does anyone have a writeup or link to a writeup on rebuilding the vacuum pumps? TIA all, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

BINGO, thank you much! Luther Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm If you are just doing the diaphragm you can do that without taking the whole thing off (which is more involved). You need to get the whole area REALLY CLEAN, like spray the whole

Re: [MBZ] OT: fun with shotguns

to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

You should try Virtual Box www.virtualbox.org It will allow you to control what resources the guest OS uses and will allow file sharing between the guest (more than one at once) and the host OS. Luther LarryT wrote: Thank you Don!! I am installing XP on a virtual drive at this moment

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

-- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Rusty AWOL?

excellent service are made on the list. I will personally vouch for his services and support. Luther Curt Raymond wrote: Because its polite thats why. He probably gets a couple hundred emails a day. If you want proper service treat him like a human being, pick up the phone and ask whats up. Email

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

across the sensor. Luther wrote: The a/c and heat function fine on my SDL, but they don't function (blend) together. On cold mornings, the car will blow full out 180C heat until the cabin reaches temp, then blow cold air until the temp is cooler, then blow 180C air, then cold air, etc

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

Do you know what the resistance should be? Would I be checking this in the dome light assembly? Luther Peter Frederick wrote: Check the resistance of the thermistor - -they have been known to go bad. Peter -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel

Re: [MBZ] Rusty AWOL?

I did my last order over IM and it worked well. Luther tyler wrote: When I order car parts, I generally have a long list of very specific items. I don't mind calling to discuss it after sending an e-mail, but if I have to list all of the parts over the phone it will take a long time

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

If you want to disconnect more than one at once, cut the cup end off of a golf tee and use another piece of rubber hose and connect the two lines together with the golf tee shaft as a plug. Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: This is great in theory, but what I have found in practice

Re: [MBZ] Car runs excellent and on 90 percent Vegetable Oil with10

to guarantee that any oil entering the engine has reached this temperature (ie automatically switch back to diesel on low fuel temp) This temperature is probably more like 100C, while much lower temps are usually used... Tyler -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid

All of my local Walmarts stock it at the lowest regional price Luther Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Mobil 1 ATF can be hard to find but has been worth it for me-esp. in the 79 240D. Smoothed out the shifts, fixed the sagging set, cured cancer, etc. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

If you want to send the dead unit to me, I'll take it. I already have 1 spare, and will sell a reman to the list at a discounted price. Luther OK Don wrote: Mine (SDL) did the same thing - I chased all sorts of things, but it turned out to be solder joints in the PBU. Pull it, suck the old

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

that are suppose to be adjustable, didn't slide as normal. After some lube and prying, they slid like I would expect. Luther Richard Hattaway wrote: Well, there's an adjustment on the compressor bracket that allows very simple release of the belt. Same for the power steering bracket, and similiar

Re: [MBZ] Found out why my mercedes was running cool

I've pulled 2 Behr thermostats out of my cars that were broken like that. 1 was broken on BOTH sides. Luther Mitch Haley wrote: I never saw a thermostat break mechanically like that. It wasn't a Behr, was it? Mitch. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

Blue/blue 310,xxx mi mileage around 27-28mpg original drive train shifts like a dream after a minor fix from the local MB indy car is NOT for sale :) Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: I am a 300TD addict and need a fix. I need to know 1) color combination, 2) mileage, 3) fuel economy, 4

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

if you want it, you have to out bid Roger Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will give that back to you to help you out. Luther wrote: You're just jealous the selling price was $500 -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

The car made it home fine, I'll diagnose it tomorrow. Luther Luther wrote: My dad is on his way south from MN and is in Kiesper, IA and is having vacuum issues. He has weak brakes, the car takes a long time to shut off, and the door locks don't move very quickly. He does not have a vacuum

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

You're just jealous the selling price was $500 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: its still a POS Luther wrote: The car made it home fine, I'll diagnose it tomorrow. Luther Luther wrote: My dad is on his way south from MN and is in Kiesper, IA and is having vacuum issues. He has weak brakes

Re: [MBZ] getting the E300 back together

, and looks pretty decent although does still have a slight gap on the drivers side between the grille area and the headlight. That light still needs to come out a bit. Not too bad though for a $1k 95 E300. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59

[MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

the glove box and replace the missing foam tube. Being a 126, I'm a bit clueless as to what to check. This started suddenly, one day it worked, the next, I had full heat. TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

speed, there's no gradual fan speed control. Luther OK Don wrote: Mine (SDL) did the same thing - I chased all sorts of things, but it turned out to be solder joints in the PBU. Pull it, suck the old solder off, and re-solder the PCB. I also cleaned the switches and pot with de-oxit (sp?). Actually

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL climate only hot or cold

://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

Dad's not going to sell it. Besides, you have too many cars, at least he drives it. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I will give that back to you to help you out. Luther wrote: You're just jealous the selling price was $500 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford

[MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

shutting off the car with his foot on the brake. Would this point at the booster, or not? i.e. if the car shuts off like normal, the booster is at fault) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi

Re: [MBZ] repair help north IA '85 300TD

or booster. If not, he's going to take it slow and try to avoid rush hour Thanks for the help. Luther Curt Raymond wrote: Easier no tools test is to pull and plug the vacuum hose from the shutoff valve to see if thats causing his stiff brakes. BTW the brakes should be stiff

Re: [MBZ] OT Vanity and the small engine

delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] 87 MBZ 420 SEL High temp

My SDL is in that same shape Luther OK Don wrote: Every time I've had an engine runnig hot, a new radiator cured it. Cleaning the old one has only made minor differences. Seems that every car I've gotten that has had green coolant has needed a new radiator. On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 12:48

Re: [MBZ] 240D trip report(s)

There's flaws with your fuel mileage accounting. I think your 33 should be lower and the 26 should be higher. Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: Some of us get to thrash their diesels for mile after mile every day. I don't have that opportunity, as my commute to work is exactly one mile

Re: [MBZ] 240D trip report(s)

and admitted that he didn't cram the tank AFTER the 33mpg trip. This could mean a pint or quart difference. Luther Mitch Haley wrote: Luther wrote: There's flaws with your fuel mileage accounting. I think your 33 should be lower and the 26 should be higher. That's because he crammed

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL + 350SD = 30(5)0SDL + 35(0)0SD?

is by the book head gasket RR. Luther mobile, My Blackjack2 -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL + 350SD = 30(5)0SDL + 35(0)0SD? So

Re: [MBZ] Smart v. C

Correction, I don't use the phrase old man, I use old fart. Please get it right :D Luther, not an old fart :D Wonko the Sane wrote: If I worried for a moment about crashing, I would not ride a motorcycle as often as I do. My last accident was 7/4/76 (t-boned by a stop sign-running Charger

Re: [MBZ] thunderstorms

Shut up woman, I have positive control of this airplane That, is a great line :) Luther WILTON wrote: Talk of thunderstorms, frightened wife and daughter aboard, etc., reminds me of an extremely minor incident I had on a Cessna 182 above Lake Erie and Detroit on a Sunday afternoon in late

Re: [MBZ] 190D fuel filter change

the engine running again. Luther, going to Vegas for bowling this summer... Peter Frederick wrote: Fill the new filter with fresh fuel (or injector cleaner, either one), or you will run the battery flat getting it started again. I would also change the filter with the engine warm, as even pre-filled

Re: [MBZ] how fast does Rusty deliver stuff?

in the same sentence? How about shambling? Doddering? Clumping? ;) Alex -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

Re: [MBZ] OT -new computer

BUZZT, WRONG, partially. USB can be a computer-to-computer link. http://www.linkusb.com/ http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/248 Luther Curt Raymond wrote: Uhh Wilton, what you got there is not the difference between USB 1 and USB 2 what you got there is an A-B cable. The computer side

Re: [MBZ] 190D for sale

that's a SHARP looking car. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-1987-Mercedes-Benz-190D-2-5-Turbo-Diesel-W201_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ110374420003QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101 Luther Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1115363803.html --R

Re: [MBZ] OK fires

I've already visited Norman and brought both Don's 2.5s home :D Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: oh well, no great loss. Wonko the Sane wrote: Oklahoma City suburbs burned down. Film at 10:00. On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: No fires around

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