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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 10:44 AM
Subject: [MBZ] You might be.
Subject: You might be...
You Might Be a Member of the Taliban or Al Qaeda if...
10. You refine heroin for a living,
David Good choice !
once set up these 108 or109's are indeed lovely cars to own.
mak.
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From: David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] W108 SEL 4.5 update and random thoughts
Excellent advise .Replacing these on my 108 transformed the ride quality .
In addition I replaced the diff centre pin and boot too.the rubber in the
pin had collapsed.
mak
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From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I got one too with some attachment I didn't open.
mak
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The List Has Gone Mad
I got one too.
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:46:57 -0700
A big thump after driving 30 or so miles was being caused a collapsing
fuel tank.
Cleaning the breather pipe solved that. I have installed a small plastic
fuel filter at the breather intake .
mak
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From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion
I saw those kits in a JCwhitney catalogue recently.
mak
Yes the late Doktor would have given sound advise.
-- I wish Marshall would chime in with Elementary Chemistry and tell you
fellows that there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO to stop steel from returning
to it's elements as red oxide.
Does it still feel solid and tight at this mileage?
mak
I want to believe in our little 190. We sure like it, and despite its 269k
mi. it runs like new. It's weird how nice it runs.
I am a bit disappointed with the materials that make up the interior
(obvious exception being the MBTex).
A Classic car magazine voted them as a car to keep for ever .
Overengineered and superb build quality of 201.
mak
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Befitting for a person who helped so many on the list
mak
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From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 3:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Marshall
I agree
Rusty Cullens
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Tel
Very sorry to hear of Marshall Booth passing away.
Loss of an expert to the list
mak
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The same thing can happen if you overheat a engine. The head warps
upwards around the centre area and causes cam bearing binding .
mak
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From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:28 AM
Yes Gmail does seem to take a long time to load , though it wasn't so
initially .
mak
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:00 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] To those more compu-literate
Replace at the earliest ,it will eventually stay stuck in the fully open
position.
mak
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From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:39 PM
Subject: [MBZ] door check question
The passenger rear door on my 300D is
Is there quite a difference between the 90 and the very rare 91 model
mak
Those are VERY nice. I have been on the lookout to find one, just dont
see
the 91's that often.
1991 560SEL without a doubt.
Rusty Cullens
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126 and the 108 /109 were excellent too .
mak
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From: Walt Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 4:04 AM
Subject: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?
I would have to go with the W126
Walt Lasher
'92
So are most of the India Bosch spark plugs ,poor finish with a rough grainy
feel. worst they can fail without warnings
on the M130 engine some starting shorting intermittently and engine felt
heavy, a set of ND solved the problem with full smooth power.
mak
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bosch Nozzles
What's wrong with Berui Are they manufactured in Pakistan?
On Nov 9, 2007 9:59 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
like many people at this point, i've given up on bosch spark plugs
completely and now use ngk.
On Nov 9, 2007 9:19 AM, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL
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On Nov 9, 2007 9:59 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
like many people at this point, i've given up on bosch spark plugs
completely and now use ngk.
On Nov 9, 2007 9:19 AM, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
So are most of the India Bosch spark plugs ,poor finish
I had that problem , it was the fuel pump relay with cold solder joints .
resoldering them solved the problem.
mak
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
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From: M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 560 SEL strange problem
Most likely it will be one of the items Larry has
The 124 W201 does not have a high RPM idle when started frm cold . The
cold start injector comes on for a second or so when started .
It seems the Idle control valve is working and recleaned too,
Input most appriciated
Thanks
mak
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Thanks Peter . At a little loss about the temp.switch . single or double
pin?
There is the engine coolant sensor I checked which showed about 2K reading
with a cold engine. the RMP's go up briefly when I pull and reconnect it
back
Regards
mak
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From: Peter
Any idea about the weight of a six and eight cylinder engine M130, M116
mak
From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lub 87 300D throttle linkage
Not sure, I will have to
Most likely it will be one of the items Larry has mentioned .
I rectified mine (126 300SE) with a cleanout of the in- tank filter .
Replacing the fuel accumulator also got rid of the hot starting problem
mak
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion
vacuum problem replacement of vacuum modulator will certainly help.
mak
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From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 10:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission assessment by Reverse
I am working on a similar 53 I have .
would have snapped it , just for the parts alone were it not for the
overseas shipping.
mak
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:07 PM
did you opt for the LCD or the plasma screen.?
mak
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From: John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 8:19 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Big screen TV
I have just made a purchase after spending a few weeks doing some
research. The
there was a article about drilling a very small hole at the low point of
the exhaust box to help drain condensate and substantially extend the
exhaust life. sound remains same.
mak
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
the 124 pressure gauge shows well over 3 bar when the car is started and 1
bar when the ignition is switched on
without starting the car .what needs to be rectified to get a normal 3 bar
reading
thanks
mak
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could be rear mounting ?
mak
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From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:10 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 124 squirrely rear, yet again
I dropped off my '87 300D at the shop this morning to
Thanks for the input .
may have to replace it more frequently.
mak
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From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
M.Affzaal.Khan wrote
overreading
M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
the 124 pressure gauge shows well over 3 bar when the car is started
and 1 bar when the ignition is switched on without starting the car
.what needs to be rectified to get a normal 3 bar reading
The gauge being pinned to the top of the scale
Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump.
not quite readily available everywhere.
mak
Of course there are important differences between S- and C-rated oils, and
of course there are applications where certain gear oils are bad. Whether
this is stated on the
Surely the correct type of grease would make a difference to the longevity
of the bushes.
Would molybdenum grease among the recommendations for greasing the
suspension nipples?
mak
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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A thin disk below min. will warp soon in the rain or puddle of water
mak
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From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 7:22 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Brake disks
Well, I was able to get one wheel bearing seal in
Hi Rusty
require all 4door seals for the 300sel and also
the chrome Side mouldings for both sides . 4 pieces per side.
Please Do let me know if available.
mak
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Just starting to restore it . starting with a engine rebuild.. it would be
nice to get input from someone who owns one or has gone through a
restoration.
mak
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From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday,
Hi all
Anyone on the list with a 300b, early fifties model ?
mak
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Anyone on the list with a 300b, early fifties model ?
mak
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seems it may be looming trouble. time to replace the head gasket
now.clean the waterways and reface the head .
regards
mak
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From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:45 PM
the long narrow compressors are the rotary type with a higher efficiency
ratings as compared to the old type fat reciprocating compressors. the
two in one capacitor is for the fan and the compressor starting (33uf)
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From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
. Instead of a combined capacitor unit you certainly could have used
separate capacitors for the fan, 7.3uf and for compressor a 35uf . Most
likely the fan capacitor went bad causing the fan motor to overheat.
I have used an redundant fridge compressor as a vacuum pump.
as the compressor
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From: M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
. Instead of a combined capacitor unit you certainly could have used
separate capacitors for the fan, 7.3uf and for compressor a 35uf .
Most
likely the fan capacitor went bad causing the fan motor to overheat.
I have used an redundant fridge
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering fluids
M.Affzaal.Khan wrote:
Is there any way to flush out all the old p/s fluid and replace it with
fresh
Is there any way to flush out all the old p/s fluid and replace it with
fresh Mobil 1 ATF .?
reservoir draining replaces only a small amount, the pipes and box would
still have old fluid contaminating the fresh fluid.
mak
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Measure the distance (at hub height) between the front side of the wheels
and then the rear side. If one can get them to same length size then we have
a zero toe-in. safe to get you to the wheel alignment shop.
regards
mak
unless you have a tool to measure the distance between the front
Measure the distance (at hub height) between the front side of the wheels
and then the rear side. If one can get them to same length size then we have
a zero toe-in. safe to get you to the wheel alignment shop.
regards
mak
unless you have a tool to measure the distance between the front
Got this in the mail hopefully this will be helpful to someone with a 123
mak
For all you 123 owners who are tired of dealing with a glove box door that
won't close or stay closed properly, I have come up with a new kit you
will
appreciate. The 123 chassis glove box has proven to be the one
Hi all Anyone replace a air flow sensor potentiometer on a126
300SE . It's on the KE engines.
It was available at some site, but I can't seem to find it .
regards
mak
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 04-Nov-2005 19:00
Subject: RE: 126/300se part inquiry
There are no
That would do it Simple! You can adjust for shift quality if required ,
clockwise for soft mushy, and CC for the correct slightly firm shift; The
adjuster is already in the centre plug.
regards
mak
I need to replace a leaking o-ring on my original vacuum modulator ( 126
300SD w/ 722 303
- Used steering boxes are available - there is little demand for them.
Marshall
Marshall Booth Ph.D.
What would be the criterion for judging a 'good' used unit . Its
certainlly seems worhwhile to get a used one,the new ones are quite pricy.
Mak
I need to replace the sender unit for the ambient temp display . Is this
sender available separately ?
Mak
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On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:24:41 -0500, M.Affzaal.Khan
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One clunk per revolution turned out to be a bad wheel bearing on my 108.
it was most elusive to diagnose!!
Mac
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Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix)
'82 300CD (Slate grey
One clunk per revolution turned out to be a bad wheel bearing on my 108.
it was most elusive to diagnose!!
Mac
My coupe has a rhythmic thump coming from the left rear. I jacked it up
and tried to shake the tire, do not feel any play in it. I tried to shake
the axle shaft, and it seems firm.
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On Behalf Of M.Affzaal.Khan
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 10:30 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad idle after hot soak
Adjustment? Is the Idle control valve not electronically operated?
mak
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Adjustment? Is the Idle control valve not electronically operated?
mak
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From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad idle after hot soak
I found that the idle control
Just Curious. Where do the so called grey market cars come into the USA
from?
mak
yes, it is a grey market car
Craig McCluskey wrote:
grey market car. The VIN is WDB1241251A055017, which does seem to imply
it
wasn't sold in the US.
Is the 2.5 engine the same one used in the early
Thanks . found it there.Its listed asDB7176.
mak
Try www.paintscratch.com
John
On 6/20/05, M.Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172
grey.
I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silverish paint
Craig Thanks.
Just what I required
mak
[EMAIL PROTECTED] craig]$ units
2083 units, 71 prefixes, 32 nonlinear units
You have: 1 MPa
You want: psi
* 145.03774
/ 0.0068947573
You have: 0.6 Mpa
You want: psi
* 87.022643
/ 0.011491262
You have: 2.6 Mpa
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