[MBZ] Fwd: [dodge-diesel] Adjust timing

Got to share this! -- Regards, Peter Arnold, Q.A. Manager Ultracast, LLC Office (860) 253-0015 Cell: (860) -604-4703 Original Message Subject:[dodge-diesel] Adjust timing Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:37 -0400 From: Ken Smith Reply-To: dodge-die

Re: [MBZ] AC Question

On 6/27/2010 11:51 AM, Dave Cavner wrote: Speaking of A/C - I think I now have enough W123 cars that need A/C repair to learn to do it myself. If I step away from Harbor Freight and get better quality gauges and vacuum, what brands/sources/retailers would be a good place to start. Regarding t

Re: [MBZ] OT - of sorts - penetrating oil test results

I save and use old brake fluid, I use it to lube rubber parts and as a presoak on siezed fastners. G'pa used it as one of his wisdoms. On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:48:53 -0500, you wrote: >*FWIW - captured from another list, I make no claim for it's authenticity:* > >Don't forget the April 2007 "Mac

Re: [MBZ] Furd

On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:12:37 -0600, you wrote: > >But as for worrying about damaging myself in a beater pickup, let me remind >you that I am a no-helmet (in town, and a totally different story at 65 mph >on a trip) motorcycle driver. My motorcycle will screw me up way before my >beater pickup does

Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. In my case, in the eyes of he who holds the title and gets good service. Pete On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:10:56 -0500, you wrote: >Peter Arnold writes: > >> Yes, it's a great truck. >> >> My '95 is ugly due to having tak

Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats

I would relly like to find a thermostat that I could program on the P.C., upload with a USP cable. I find the programing on mine to be cumbersome. BTW: I have a heat pump. Given the price of oil NOW, I've been told that the "Pivot Point" is 35 degrees. Pete On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:16 -0600,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?

Yes, it's a great truck. My '95 is ugly due to having taken me to a bunch of concrete pours several years ago. Needs paint very bad. Has 207Kmi. I wouldn't take a dime under $7k. -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken

[MBZ] Car Knowledge Test (fun!!!) I got 16 out of 20!

This is fun, and it showed me just how little I know about the "present-day" automobile market! See how well you can do! How is your knowledge of cars? CLICK HERE -- Pete, ...so I booked into a hotel and said to the receptio

[MBZ] Holiday Exercise Program-SCROLL TO THE END

Holiday Exercise Program I tried it, I liked it, you will too! The older we get the more important it is to incorporate exercise into our daily routine. This is necessary to maintain cardiovascular health and maintain muscle mass. If you're over 40, you might t want to take it easy

Re: [MBZ] Stealership prices

Why "Check Sites"? Pay attention to the bottom of this posting! -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken in! 1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen 1998 Prowler 5th Wheel On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:37:32 -0800 (PST), you wrote

Re: [MBZ] True cost to own

> >So, it looks like the Pontiac Grand Prix is the big winner. > >Donald H. Snook > Until you've driven one! Camry or Accord are well worth $.03/mile to me. Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] Autoworkers

On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:34:41 -0600, you wrote: <>> >Management pay, particularly CEO pay, needs to be linked to the >minumum wage, I personally believe. One person can't be doing all >that much, and not a single CEO of a business where he or she isn't >doing the same job as their employees

[MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

I have a WiFi net work at home, run WinXP. I'd like to buy one of the plug in hard drives and configure to auto backup the 2 PC and one Laptop. Is this possible to do? Software? -- Peter T. Arnold, Quality Mgr. Ultracast, LLC 199 Freshwater Blvd. Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 253-5015 "A problem w

Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall

To rid myself of crud, I "Blow-Down" the furnace every year or so. Makes a mess and you are dealing with VERY HOT WATER OR STEAM. I have furnace up to temp. Un seat the safety valve for 1 or 2 seconds, that blow the crud out of the top of the boiler. Than, I open bottom pet cock for a slightly l

Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular was Re: Fuel prices

I track my mileage on a PALM database. My HHR gets 10% going from 87 to 91 octane. Simple math even in my head when I fuel up, it hi-test is less than 110% of regular, I use it. YMMV -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Bro

Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:52:49 -1000, you wrote: >Just a reminder to all the Arizonans on the list.. > >On January 1, 2009, the word "ARIZONA" on the top of your license >plate must be completely readable and not covered by a frame. Fine >is $135.00 plus court costs that vary by city/count

Re: [MBZ] GM's bad ideas

Modified versions of Powerglides are used extensively in drag racing applications. They can be build to handle 1500 hp. Launch in low gear, 8ooorpm, snap into high and your gone. We hated them in their day for the poor 2 speed performance, never had one in a "cool" car. That being said they were

Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today

Lousy Hours. Good money to be made for a fellow with car knowledge and interest. Willing to sell a POS to a Widow with 3 kids? Pete On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:17:45 -0600, you wrote: >Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none >the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I ha

Re: [MBZ] the Worst Car ever made?

On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:59:38 -0600, you wrote: >Randy wrote: "Pretty bad, but I don't know as though I would agree that it was >the worst. There are certainly a fair number of contenders for that title." > >Ok maybe there are others that would contend for the Title, but the Cimmaron >has to be in

Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

And My Grand Daughter is on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. Guess what I'll be watching? O'Rourke Diner in Middletown, CT -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in! 1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen 1998 Prowler 5th Whee

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

I had a 1988 5sd, 4cyl. I beat on it for 75Kmi. Sold it because I'd abused it so much, I figured it's life was about up. You see, I used it to tow my 3,500# camper all over the place. When Towing I NEVER got it into 5th. Spend lots of time in 3rd at 50 mph. I seem to remember that buzzed it to

Re: [MBZ] Good on Advance Auto...

Mobile1 AFT, My 300sdl loved all M1 products. -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in! 1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen 1998 Prowler 5th Wheel On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:28:17 -0500, you wrote: >Advance Auto is the only

Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage

It's ok to inflate any tire to it's max, or what is required on the vehicle info plate. When cold. It does no harm if the pressure creeps up 10% or so when the tyre gets hot. The tire is designed for that load. Check with your tire dealers! Pete [pOn Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:49 -0600, you wrote:

[MBZ] O/O SCAMED BY AUTOPARTSGIANT almost

My saga came to a peaceful end, 3 days after I notified PayPal that I had not received good that I'd paid $118 for. Slime balls at "AUTOPARTSGIANT" disclosed to PayPAl (NOT ME) that the parts were out of stock, and hadn't been shipped. Remember that AUTPFARTSGIANT had sent me an e-mail sating the

Re: [MBZ] RE O/T Scamed by FLAPS

cammer. FLAPS = Friendly local auto >parts store. Local being the important part here. > >-Curt > >Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:17:05 -0400 >From: Peter Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [MBZ] O/T Scamed by FLAPS >To: Bez Mailing List >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTEC

[MBZ] O/T Scamed by FLAPS

Below is a complaint that I sent PayPal due to a failure of "Autopartsgiant.com" to deliver a part (ABS Controller) or respond to any of my communications. I post this not to show my stupidity (Trying to save %40 buying from an unknown). Secret Message to M/B fellows follows: we should all appreci

Re: [MBZ] Awl

ave done the TBN Test have seen their TBN levels go to 1 >or 2 at >about 6000 - 7000 miles. > >A safety factor is an individual's preference - > >Sincerely, >Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) >www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits & >Porsche Posters/Weber parts

Re: [MBZ] Awl

Based on analysis with my 300SDL, 20kmi was reasonable. Marshal used to say that you must do analysis on your vehicle in your driving style. OK, he used all caps:_) My f-soot burden was at about 75% of allowable at 20Kmi, giving some room for error. YMMV -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 37Km

Re: [MBZ] test

No, the politicians in the town are stupid. Pete On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:52:54 -0400, you wrote: >Peter Arnold wrote: >> Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen >> tire filling set-up. > >Huh? >2 Nitrogen tanks $1000 >Regulator $50. >

Re: [MBZ] test

Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen tire filling set-up. Who Knew? Pete On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:06:43 -0400, you wrote: >OK, I'm ing pissed at my email company right now. I've tried >multiple different ways to reply or forward a certain previous email I >s

Re: [MBZ] OT: AIG party

I consider my Total Package to be all you mentioned. About 5% is outside the norm, use of company equipment, visits to various site and places that are informative as well as productive for my employer, Use of my PC to read my mail during the day, ETC. If any of those are taken away, my life is r

[MBZ] O/T Election News!

This is the best news I've seen during this whole crazy election season! New Presidential Candidate... It's someone we know! Hi, There's an effort to elect someone we love as President... and it's someone we know! Watch this online video about the surprising new nominee: http://www.tsgnet.com/p

Re: [MBZ] A new kind of cop car

My town used Volvos in the early 70's. Political pressure got rid of them, cops didn't like them as they were too small to put unruly fellows in. On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:53:51 -0500, you wrote: >Driving down I40 today, I see a unmarked cop car complete with lights, >and battering ram with somebo

[MBZ] Peter Arnold added you as a business connection on Plaxo

Hi List, Peter Arnold wants to add you as a business connection on Plaxo. To accept this connection request, go to: http://pulse.plaxo.com/pulse/invite?i=38951507&k=1763336892&l=en&src=email&et=1&est=business&etv=nnic1a&el=en Thanks! The Plaxo team More than 20

Re: [MBZ] Sticky stuff removal

On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:44:33 +0100, you wrote: >Listers > >I recently fixed my busted sunroof - both 'lifting arms' were broken - into >3 parts on one side, 4 on the other ! > Congratulations, I wish I had the testicle fortitude to disassemble my sunroof. It needs "Angles" and I've been told that

[MBZ] Adsit 300SDL Injection Pump

WOW, I request this quote 4 months ago! Good thing I haven't been walking! -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with wha

[MBZ] 240D Manny for $800

Check this out: http://hartford.craigslist.org/car/121713412.html -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sa

[MBZ] W126 Rear Suspension

Something is loose in my rear end. Sounds like it should be on Banned! While taking a long sweeping 70mph curve, the rear end seems to be trying to steer the car. It feels like a loose cannon is flopping around in the trunk. I checked the trunk, no cannon. What should I suggest my Indy look fo

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my W-126

On Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:40:32 -0500, you wrote: >Pete, > >Was there supposed to be a link, or information, or diatribe, or hell >a full on rant here? Because I didn't see it. > >Thanks, > >Ed > >On 1/3/06, Peter Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >

[MBZ] Pimp my W-126 Take 2

Fat thumbs on previous post, sorry. One of my co-workers has done a grand job refurbishing and upgrading to interior of his 1991 W-126 Vergasser. "Big" stereo, TV's in head rests, etc. Now he wants to put one of those pimp grill with the M/B star on it. I've tried to reason with him, he's single

[MBZ] Remote Locks on 300SDL

I'd kind of like to install Remote locks on my car. My failing memory prods me that one of our listers did just that. I believe it was uncomplicated using trunk access to the sucking motor and bypassing the HE-HAW alarm system. Thoughts? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mer

[MBZ] Paint Question

I figure to own my car 3 more years, it will be spent by than or I will be. It really needs paint, lived in the south most of it's life and is very faded. A few years ago I would have squirted it my self in the yard. After wet sanding and clear coat it would have been fine as a daily driver. Du

[MBZ] 300SDL Antilock brake Light

The "Antilock Brake" glowed ominously at me today on the way home. It went out after booting it with a restart. All fuse have less than 1 year on them. Blinker fluid was changed at 100Kmi., using Mobile1 fluid. Is this some sort of code that Rusty is short of funds and needs a transfusion from

[MBZ] O/T Merry Christmas

If you insist on being P/C, Buzz off here! To the rest of us, A Very Merry CHRISTmas to all, Our family is so hapy to live in a land that we can say that! -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 235 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/P

[MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

I splurged and bought a Lincoln Mig with the CO2 gar bottle and controls. This to fix sheet metal rust on my Metro I am a decent stick welder. All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap. I left it in a corner. A trusted friend told me to try flux wire. It worked 100% better!

[MBZ] O/T Metro Engine

Message: 22 Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 18:40:14 -0600 From: Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] HAppy Thanksgiving To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Always wondered. What engine is in tha

[MBZ] HAppy Thanksgiving

Menu: An appropriate serving of Rebel Yeal for the Boys. I'll consume Gentleman Jack. They can wait for the Jack until their later years. Prime Rib. A good Vet could bring it back to life. Turkey? Why would I consume something that eats with it's pecker? Homemade Mince Pie. I cheat here,

[MBZ] Miscellaneous Rambling from an old Turkey.

Miscellaneous Rambling from an old Turkey. Maybe one of you wise fellows can tell me what size/type screw is used to retain the outer door handle on a 300SDL. I'm suspecting some thing like a 6mm socket set screw. If it's very special, I could use a part number to assist me at the Stealership.

[MBZ] My 300SDL is 4 Sale

My job requires me to have 4WD ;-( Bad Stuff: This car needs paint, it has no rust. Minor damage on RR quarter was painted poorly by PO. This was a Southern car, all the paint is in poor shape. Sunroof is inop, requires 425 parts and $400 labor repair Car is ready for rea

[MBZ] Powder Coat Wheels

I had 4 very crappy looking wheels, they had been chrome plated by P.O.. They peeled and were ugly. I replaced them. Gave to old ones to a fellow at work. He abrasive blasted off the chrome, than polished them a bit. He painted them with "Eastwoods" powder coating kit, requires baking at about

[MBZ] Frapper

I just caught up to the rest of you and joined. Mike, you need to get more sun! -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi wit

[MBZ] NO Clatter?

It was said on this list: The latest diesel engines, like the ones in the Volkswagen Golf TDI and Jetta TDI, don't clatter or spew smoke the way diesel engines did in years past OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz SNIP_

[MBZ] Insurence Trash Attitude

From: Jon Kanas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Although State Farm carries a policy on the SUV involved, the 16yr old was not a named insured, so State Farm has not decided if they want to accept liability for the damage to the Mercedes. I am considering having our family attorney initiate proceedings di

[MBZ] O/T My Tool Box

I also subscribe to a Metropolitan list where we bemoan Lucas electrical problems and such. This post was made recently with the hopes of improving our shop skills. How many of these tools are you proficient with? Tools and Their Uses. DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly sna

[MBZ] Smoke on Start-up

Cool weather is here. I note that my car fires very quick. It seems to be blowing much more smoke (White) than it did last year. Runs fine. G/P are about 20Kmi old. Thoughts? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%

[MBZ] W126 Sunroof Reply

From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A bit expensive on the lift angles (you are paying list price -- check Them out on Mercedesshop or from Rusty at BuyMBParts, as they will

[MBZ] 30 Day Test ride

Interesting read in the November issue of Road & Track. Seems M/B ran 3 E320CDI for 100,000 mile on a test track. They have been recognized by the FIA with a host of record. Average speed? 139.699 mph They sat on the Rev Limiter at 146 mph No breakdowns. See more http://www.dieselforum.org

[MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery

Been suffering with this for awhile. Thanks to all the have tried to help. My Indy gave me definitive bad news today. It seems that the mechanism that tilts the roof is FUBAR. Something he call a "Triangle" is broken on one side. M/B has redesigned (Per Indy and Rusty}, the "Triangles" have to

[MBZ] W-126 Brake Issue

Background: A few months ago I did all parts on my front brakes. When I bled it, I couldn't get my pressure bleeder to play nice. It kept blowing fluid out the 2 rubber caps on the M/C. I bled it the old fashioned way. I was rewarded with what feel and at as wonderful brakes. Today I noticed tha

[MBZ] O/T YAnkee Qualifications

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:54:27 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just curious how can you can label yourself a "recovering Yankee" in Iowa. Last II looked they were pretty far north and had freezy winters, according to LT Don... ___SNIP___

[MBZ] Acetone in Fuel

Subject: [MBZ] 33 1/3 increase in Diesel fuel mileage...Huh? To: MB List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For the chemically inclined among us: If one were to add 1.5 oz of ordinary store-bought Acetone to every 10 gallons of diesel fuel, would the acetone in that concentration cause any damage to seals, gaske

[MBZ] W-126 Door Handle

The exterior door handle is loose on my car. What holds it on? I assume the interior door panel has to come off, I'd like to have what ever fastener that is required on hand. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 199

[MBZ] Stents are for kids..............

From: Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil / additive advice To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ___SNIP >From what I understand, stents have defined, finite lives,

[MBZ] O/T Road Rules

From: "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!) To: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Said in part: 9. In instances where traffic slows to 10mph, all shoulders shall become lanes. ___

[MBZ] Chowder Q Revisted

From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cowderfest #1, I was there. . To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Geez Peter my worst dream come true. When nobody had told me they could come and the three people I'd actuall

[MBZ] Cowderfest #1, I was there. .

It was a small afair. I arrived at 11:15. There was acouple walking 2 Basset Hounds, very friendly. The Couple too. My Chowderfest ended at 12:00. 160 miles...-- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford

[MBZ] This is great, the newest governmental element

Scientists Discover New Element A major research institution has just announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named "Governmentium". Governmentium has one neutron, 12 assistant neutrons,75 deputy neutrons, and 224 assistant deputy neu

[MBZ] Paint Codes

My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be "930" The Paint Codeon the car appears to be "929" which is Nautical Blue. That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted. I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid. Any Thoughts? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Conne

[MBZ] 300SDL HAVAC Mystery

90 degrees out today, first time in weeks. A/C decided to go into "full convention cook" mode. Mono-Valve say you. Could be but I changed it about 3 months ago. Also, when I pushed the center button, I got A/C. I'm thinking the push button control is at fault. Is it probable that I remove the of

[MBZ] ChowdaQ

Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:47:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] ChowdaQ To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hey gang, The date for ChowdaQ is now set, Sept 25, thats the last Sunday of the month. Lo

[MBZ] Paint Help Needed

My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be "930" The Paint Codeon the car appears to be "929" which is Nautical Blue. That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted. I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid. Any Thoughts? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Conne

[MBZ] was 300SDL Idle Now various + Rant

From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >Peter Arnold wrote: > > Got the car back today, it

[MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question

You may remember that I had a problem a few weeks ago with bad idle on my 300SDL. We were suspecting a bad injection pump. My normal Indy asked me to take to another fellow who was M/B trained on older diesels. He said pump was good, lifters were bad ;-( Frustrated, I bought new lifters (Thanx Ru

[MBZ] Oil Thread

From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did that? _

[MBZ] Injection Pump Story Continues

_Snip___ > How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap? > >It (exchange pump and set timing) can be done in less than two hours if >everything goes smoothly. >Has it been established without question that the pump I bad?? >Marshall --

[MBZ] 300SDL Injection Pump

My car is at an Indy that was highly recommended by my Indy as a consultant for my injection pump service. I've been quoted $700 for a rebuilt pump from "Yankee Diesel" How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap? Thanks. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300S

[MBZ] Idle Problem Fact Finding

Below is a compilation of recent posts. Thanx to all who are helping with this issue. Pete Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 09:58:49 -0400 From: Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peter Arnold wrote: > Dave mentioned that changing the "Delivery Seals" may repair my pump. > Is

[MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals

Dave mentioned that changing the "Delivery Seals" may repair my pump. Is that in the POS manual? Parts & Tool from my usual Source {Rusty or Salvation Army Thrift Shop} I will be trying to advance the idle screw clockwise tonight per Marshal's suggestion. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut

[MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?

Wise Klatta Group; SHMBO will not be pleased! What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has been deemed "BROKEN" by a rather impeccable source? Do you buy them rebuilt? Where? {Hello Rusty?} Rebuilt carburetor for my '46 Ford was $7, this will be more? How much? How many

[MBZ] Idle talk continues + some O/T Stuff

Thank-you for all for the feedback concerning my idling problem. This is a compilation:

[MBZ] ELR Trouble Shooting

Still working on bad idle. I unplugged my ELR, Idle dropped way down! I guess that indicates ELR is good. Where does ELR get it's signal from? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2% 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on

[MBZ] 300SDL ELR

I need to trouble shoot this. Per Dave M. I need to apply 12V (The Wiring seems fine} and see if that increases my idle speed. Well excuse me for being electrically challenged, which of the two terminals on the ELR should I jump 12V to? I assume one is ground and one needs the voltage. My POS m

[MBZ] 603.XXX Rough Idle

My car seems to be idling too slow (about 600rpm) and is rough. It runs fine off idle. Fuel Mileage is good. I've changed the "Over Voltage Relay" as suggested. The idle controller in engine compartment seems to have no effect. Would the engine idle poorly and run

[MBZ] W126 Front Brakes

Tuff day again here. The goal was to do front brakes, calipers, rotors and hoses. Along with new Bilstiens. Handicap: Never did it before on M/B, I can find almost no info on CD POS manual. I almost finished. I made pressure bleeder, gave a nice spray effect from the 2 rubber plugs on M/C. A

[MBZ] O/T My Music System

One of the dieselers {Kalib?} asked what folks were donig for music. I do not have a golden ear, AM would be of for me! I bought a Clarion AM/FM/CD/MP3 player for about $100 from a reburb seller in New Jersey. I downloaded "News Rover ( http://www.NewsRover.com/getup.htm ) it is free for 30 days,

[MBZ] Wheel bearing Grease

Is there consensus that any name brand synthetic wheel bearing grease is acceptable for our cars? Seeing as I have to pull the hubs {I'd like to speak to that design engineer!} to swap rotors, I may as well do bearing service. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL,

[MBZ] Saturday Fun

Well, my brake job just came to a sudden hault, the calipers are FUBAR. Have to wait for our Southern gentleman friend to send me a set. 11:00am, i guess I'll smoke some ribs. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2

[MBZ] HELP 300SDL ROTOR REMOVAL

Please cross post to [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I only get the digest. Doing brakes on my car. I cannot find a section in the damn CD manual. I've got caliper off. Do I have to remoce the hub to remove the rotor? Oh S&%t, I have no new seals. Please confirm or repute. Regards -- Peter T. Arnold

[MBZ] Pressure Bleeding.

Found most of the parts to make a pressure bleeder, I've got $20 into it. Trouble finding a master Cylinder cap, guess I'll try a dealer tomorrow. If I understand correctly, I will simply pressurize The reservoir with about 20 PSI, I have no gage. Than bleed furthest to the closest. I have 2 pint

[MBZ] 300SDL Brakes

Done lots of brakes in my time. All I've done on this car is swap pads and flush system using my Mity-vac. I've ordered parts to o'haul calipers, change hoses, rotors and pads and sensors. I do not own a pressure bleeder, hope it's ok to use Mity-vac. Any special info I need? BTW: My ragged i

[MBZ] 5 Cylinder 300SDL?

Bad enough I have no A/C while I wait for mono-valve, I drive with Mexican 2/60 A/C now. Coming home she started to idle on 5 cylinders, or so it feels. Idle is also low at about 550 turns. I checked under the bonnet, no spark plug wires off !! Good power, I assume bad injector at idle? Looks l

[MBZ] W-126 A/C grief

NOt a good day for us today, My car defaulted to "Full Heat" mode on the way home from work. I assume this is the infamous mono-valve?? Where is it? I leave on vacation Friday, will have to take alternate vehicle. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi

[MBZ] F-Soot Question

Good Morning all, I am forced to read digests about 3 times a week, sorry if this is not timely. I have a question with regards to DELVAC1 and it's f-soot capability. I was of the opinion that Mobile gave the upper range of this as 4%. Based on that, and many oil analysis of my car's particular

[MBZ] SPAM

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[MBZ] Interior Wood W-126, Needed

Hi all, glad this list us healthy I'm looking for "Zabrino" wood insert on the consol (Surround the shifter) Anyone got one? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac @ 20 Kmi Changes 1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes 2