Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge local source?

2016-03-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I've never seen it at FLAPS, but I have seen RedLine stuff at PepBoys. Check their web site to see if they list the retailers that sell it. I got mine from Amazon. Dan > On Mar 19, 2016, at 10:14 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone ever find Lubro Moly

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
cedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge > > >Really? I had always heard the exact opposite > > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: Curly McLain via Mercedes > > > >... Iro

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Are you getting over your "diesel" purge? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have never had an iron head crack that I know of. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2016, at 7:13 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> Really? I had always heard the exact opposite >> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Curly McLain via Mercedes >> >> ...

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2016-02-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Really? I had always heard the exact opposite -Original Message- From: Curly McLain via Mercedes ... Iron head engines are more prone to cracking than the OM60x engines... Every iron head I have had off has been cracked. The 616 and 617 are much improved over the 621. Alum or

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
over the top. The negative consequence of that is getting soaked... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:49 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
on List < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:20 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge > > Curt how much snow did you get from the last two storms? We got 24" and > then 5" (MD-DC beltway) > > On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
aymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge Curt how much snow did you get from the last two storms?  We got 24" and then 5" (MD-DC beltway) On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:31 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge > > > The caveat to the "

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
n the drag behind us. -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge The caveat to

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2016-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
ier. -Curt From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge As in an eyetalian tune up.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oh, yeah. That’s one I learned in tech school over 30 years ago…. I have the nice Hazet diff and transmission wrench, too. One of the best special tools I’ve ever owned. Dan > On Feb 20, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, I'm sure you

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Really? I had always heard the exact opposite > -Original Message- > From: Curly McLain via Mercedes ... Iron head engines are more prone to cracking than the OM60x engines... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
s-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:09 AM > To: Mercedes List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge > > Clay - it’s getting all new filters and fluids, s

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bob, Plug in the block heater for at least thirty minutes prior to attempting to start. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 20, 2016 8:52:11 AM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >Wonderful guidance. This e300 is the first turbo diesel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good luck, Bob! Hope it goes well. Excellent guidance, Max. I’ll keep this in mind as I begin to get accustomed to driving an oil burner again. Dan > On Feb 20, 2016, at 8:52 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wonderful guidance. This e300 is the first

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Wonderful guidance. This e300 is the first turbo diesel Mercedes car I've owned. All the others, being NA, I always had my foot in them (after reaching temperature of course) in order to get anywhere. I hope to get it running today. The last two fuel lines showed up the dealer yesterday.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Max's Method for Diesel Driving: Following a cold engine start, once the idle is smooth and full oil pressure achieved, drive off gently. I'm sure that all or most of us here remember Marshall's admonition that allowing a MB diesel engine to sit and idle to warm it up was a _BAD THING_. Keep

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good points, Curly. I had forgotten about the cool down thing - I’ll have to get into the habit of doing that. It’s been a good 15 years since I’ve driven a diesel, so a lot of those habits have been forgotten. The last 5-6 miles of my drive is 35 mph or slower, so I get a bit of a cool down

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Welcome back to the diesel world Dan. Nice machine. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 20, 2016 7:43 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I was thinking the same thing. > > Thanks! > > Dan > > > > On Feb 20, 2016, at 7:26 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was thinking the same thing. Thanks! Dan > On Feb 20, 2016, at 7:26 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, like others said you don't need the DP after that drive. (I don't use > the stuff at all anymore. If the injectors are bad enough I just rebuild

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Clay - it's getting all new filters and fluids, something I do whenever I get a car that's new to me. That way I've got a point of reference for everything. I'll do the differential this weekend and probably the transmission next weekend. Bob - it's weird - I have been driving this car with

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Dan, like others said you don't need the DP after that drive. (I don't use the stuff at all anymore. If the injectors are bad enough I just rebuild them!) But since you need to change the filters, use it to fill the spin on before you install it. It'll save you a bunch of cranking or the mess

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Clay - it’s getting all new filters and fluids, something I do whenever I get a car that’s new to me. That way I’ve got a point of reference for everything. I’ll do the differential this weekend and probably the transmission next weekend. Bob - it’s weird - I have been driving this car with

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
As in an eyetalian tune up. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 20, 2016 12:07 AM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > Some of the things Herr Doktor Booth would tell us: > DRIVE them like you STOLE them > > KEEP your foot IN it. > > Bob R > On Feb

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Some of the things Herr Doktor Booth would tell us: DRIVE them like you STOLE them KEEP your foot IN it. Bob R On Feb 19, 2016 5:53 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > I have a few cans left over. Waiting for a new diesel to join the band. >> >> For my money, I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I have a few cans left over. Waiting for a new diesel to join the band. For my money, I like to run all manner of fresh fluids and cleaning on new hires. That way I know just where I stand with the car. Purge would have been pretty good prior to the road trip, but maybe better when you

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So I have a bottle of the stuff, but I'm wondering if there is anything to be gained by using it right now. The engine runs great, makes no noise and doesn't idle rough. For that matter, do people still use the stuff? Dan I've never used any in 40+ years of MB (and other) Diesel driving

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have a few cans left over. Waiting for a new diesel to join the band. For my money, I like to run all manner of fresh fluids and cleaning on new hires. That way I know just where I stand with the car. Purge would have been pretty good prior to the road trip, but maybe better when you have

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, that’s sort of what I was thinking…. Thanks! Dan > On Feb 19, 2016, at 7:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > You just drove it overnight for 1000miles, I presume the engine got a good > autobahn kind of workout, so probably no pressing need. > > --R >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge

2016-02-19 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You just drove it overnight for 1000miles, I presume the engine got a good autobahn kind of workout, so probably no pressing need. --R On 2/19/16 6:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So I have a bottle of the stuff, but I’m wondering if there is anything to be gained by using it right

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it from North Charleston and turn it into a dance club. I'll send a picture later. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 1, 2016 1:04:59 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You can check it out on Google street view. Dropped Pin https://goo.gl/maps/5LsKBTUFAF52 -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 4, 2016 7:54:02 AM EST, Max Dillon wrote: >Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it >from

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yes, I admire it whenever I go over there --R On 1/4/16 7:54 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it from North Charleston and turn it into a dance club. I'll send a picture later. ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just my point. Some of he switchgear and instrumentation looks more modern than the early 1900s. I suspect it was updated at some point in the past. Those are not 90 degree gauges from the early 1900s. Gauges of that vintage would have their pivot points at the bottom and be round. Looking

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:08:12 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Just my point. Some of he switchgear and instrumentation looks more > modern than the early 1900s. I suspect it was updated at some point in > the past. Those are not 90 degree gauges from the early

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:47:06 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > And I think there’s a typo in there, too. I believe the Swiss company > they are referring to is “Sulzer”, not “Sulker”. > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulzer_(manufacturer) Did they correct it since

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes. I messaged the author and he corrected it. If you look under unapproved replies you'll see my message and his response. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jan 1, 2016, at 1:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:47:06 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 1 Jan 2016 12:37:55 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > I want this place, the building and the equipment and the grounds and > the whole thing and I want it NOW! > > http://gizmodo.com/this-dieselpunk-shrine-hides-a-century-old-fully-opera-1748663235 I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It is cool. I especially like the architecture of the building. Interestingly, looking at the distribution gear, parts of it appear to be more modern than 1912. The protective relaying that’s in the switchgear looks more like 1930s vintage stuff. (Protective relaying is the little glass door

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And I think there’s a typo in there, too. I believe the Swiss company they are referring to is “Sulzer”, not “Sulker”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulzer_(manufacturer) Dan > On Jan 1, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I want this place, the

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I really like the building too. Something about old industrial buildings with proper architecture... I still remember a building along the NYThruway near Albany somewhere (maybe, I forget exactly where) that was a pump building or something, white block or concrete or stone or something,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel injectors

2015-12-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Buy the Mercedes source kit with the tester. Well worth the time and money to do them yourself. Jaime On Thursday, December 24, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So in your typical MB diesel how do you guys identify when it needs new > injectors? Do you

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 18/08/2015 7:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Why would the sheeple buy the pitiful 40mpg gasser when the diesel is available? It was available in Canada but I don't think the diesel is available any more. They did not stand up well to day to day use

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Why would the sheeple buy the pitiful 40mpg gasser when the diesel is available? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Was that sold via MBUSA, or special ordered from Europe? I had no idea a diesel smart was offered in the U.S. of A. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 10:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: mercedes built diesel DIESEL SMART

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart Speaking of Pioi, I had to go to store this morning to get a paper since mine did not show up as usual

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
18, 2015 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart Speaking of Pioi, I had to go to store this morning to get a paper since mine did not show up as usual.  I saw a Tesla coming through the parking lot, total stealth mode on those things.  Dangerous, you can't hear them trying to run you down

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Speaking of Pioi, I had to go to store this morning to get a paper since mine did not show up as usual. I saw a Tesla coming through the parking lot, total stealth mode on those things. Dangerous, you can't hear them trying to run you down. I have had 2 close encounters in that parking lot,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
All the first-series Canadian-market Smart cars were diesels. Then they ruined it with the second series by offering only the gas model, coinciding with the start of sales into the US market. Unfortunately the B-Class, which has been offered in Canada for about a decade now, was only sold in a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This may be a gray market car. The only one I ever saw was at a Winnipeg dealership. They wanted $15k for it as a used car, IIRC. It may have been a cabriolet. In any case, the fuel economy is SICK and I would love to own one. On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
. -Curt From: David Bruckmann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart All the first-series Canadian-market Smart cars were

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart

2015-08-18 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
. -Curt From: David Bruckmann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel smart All the first-series Canadian-market Smart cars were

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Fuel Cell

2015-07-19 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The largest (10 Kw= 13 HP) is half the HP of my R50/2 motorcycle. you'd need 4 of them to equal an OM621 190Dc. If it is scalable, that is interesting. It sounds like a GREAT system for RV, Truck and home standby generators. For transportation, I think the capstone turbine powered walmert

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

2015-06-23 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch Great color combination too. Green! Light colored interior! Too bad it's not a turbo, though. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 9:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Somebody should jump

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

2015-06-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2391001-fs-1995-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel.html#post12349969 Needs more room. Maybe I should hurry up and fix the antenna on the S420 and trade him? ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

2015-06-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Somebody should jump on that, that is a well optioned car and is a hell of a deal Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

2015-06-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great color combination too. Green! Light colored interior! Too bad it's not a turbo, though. On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 9:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Somebody should jump on that, that is a well optioned car and is a hell of a deal Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Poos

2015-06-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s Valrico, which happens to be where I live. I can tell by the architecture and the fauna. I have five cars right now and no space for what I have. It’s like a flippin’ Chinese fire drill when a car gets moved around here. Tomorrow parts arrive from Germany for the S500, and hopefully

Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Poos

2015-06-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I should say the pictures are definitely Valrico, the car could be anywhere. Dan On Jun 9, 2015, at 11:05 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: That’s Valrico, which happens to be where I live. I can tell by the architecture and the fauna. I have five cars right now and no space for

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Hybrid vs electric

2014-05-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well yeah it's horses for courses, for instance the pious was primarily designed for the urban stop start market, not long distance tourer. However to be fair they should compare the pious to an A class or such of similar size. The smallest Diesel we get here is the B200CDI which is rated at

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
There's a chain of auto parts stores around here that carry it now, they're a napa affiliate I think. I don't remember how much Jaime On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: you should send them to me. i'll give them a much cheaper price than i'd give you On

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread rogerhga
Kaleb, If you run APS in your fuel 2-3 times a year, it will keep your system clean. I've used it for around 15 years now on my two old 617s and I never have any problems with fuel or the fuel system. It removes water, keeps tank clean of algae, cleans injectors and pump, and provides

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Dwight Giles
What is APS? On May 18, 2014 8:47 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Kaleb, If you run APS in your fuel 2-3 times a year, it will keep your system clean. I've used it for around 15 years now on my two old 617s and I never have any problems with fuel or the fuel system. It removes water, keeps

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Russ Williams
This is what he uses. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/power-system-diesel-fuel-supplement-plus-cetane-boost-80-oz.-1080/7080778-P?navigationPath=L1*14924|L2*15037 On 5/18/2014 08:03, Dwight Giles wrote: What is APS? On May 18, 2014 8:47 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Kaleb, If you run APS

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Never heard of it, where do you get it? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2014, at 7:47 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Kaleb, If you run APS in your fuel 2-3 times a year, it will keep your system clean. I've used it for around 15 years now on my two old 617s and I never have any

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Dwight Giles
I have used diesel treat for years. It might be a new England thing but there is map on link jon sent. I get it at NAPA or local fuel station. On May 18, 2014 11:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Never heard of it, where do you get it? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2014,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They sell it in the farm stores here but I have never used it Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: I have used diesel treat for years. It might be a new England thing but there is map on link jon sent. I get it at NAPA or local fuel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread OK Don
A bit less than Rusty charged, but that was years ago - I still have a can, so don't know what the price is now. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: for how much? -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! There

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino
You can get this stuff (white bottle) from Amazon for less than $14 delivered with Prime. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Russ Williams Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The guy that was looking for it says he found it at Atwoods locally Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2014, at 2:05 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: A bit less than Rusty charged, but that was years ago - I still have a can, so don't know what the price is now. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
wrote: You can get this stuff (white bottle) from Amazon for less than $14 delivered with Prime. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Russ Williams Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Gary Hurst
bottle) from Amazon for less than $14 delivered with Prime. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Russ Williams Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge This is what he uses

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread rogerhga
Yes, sorry guys. I keep wanting to put an A in front of the PS. Anyway, I just grab some at one of my local mcparts stores, they all charge about the same. Every few months, I'll dump a few ounces in the tank and everything is ok. I've seen other products that might work better for gelling, but

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of arche...@embarqmail.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 1:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge How much is the freight? I ordered a $19 item from Amazon and the freight was $27. Ebay has 32 oz for $19 including freight. http

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread clay
Eckler sells the stuff. Goes out UPS ground clay On May 18, 2014, at 3:55 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: There's a chain of auto parts stores around here that carry it now, they're a napa affiliate I think. I don't remember how much Jaime On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-18 Thread clay
Good stuff. Used in both diesels for years, until I sold them. I still have some. For the day I get another diesel benz clay On May 18, 2014, at 6:25 AM, Russ Williams wrote: This is what he uses.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Gary Hurst
i'd get it from me. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Where do you get it these day? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
How much? Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'd get it from me. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Where do you get it these day? Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread OK Don
The OKC Bosch parts place carries it. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Where do you get it these day? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Gary Hurst
more than you'd want to pay On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: How much? Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'd get it from me. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Gary Hurst
for how much? On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The OKC Bosch parts place carries it. On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Where do you get it these day? Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I don't want it I have other people looking for it. I will see what else I can find then. Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2014, at 8:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: more than you'd want to pay On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge

2014-05-17 Thread Gary Hurst
you should send them to me. i'll give them a much cheaper price than i'd give you On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I don't want it I have other people looking for it. I will see what else I can find then. Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2014,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread Max Dillon
Very sorry to hear that. So a VW diesel will only last about 200k miles or less? -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well keep in mind they are not as heavy duty and robust as a mb diesel. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Very sorry to hear that. So a VW diesel will only last about 200k miles or less? -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread Curt Raymond
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less Message-ID: 46dfd450-5451-4a54-b75b-c54463c03...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Very sorry to hear that. So a VW diesel will only last about 200k miles or less? --  Max Dillon Charleston, SC

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
That looks like it will be my one data point. I get that everything I wanted to do was normal maintenance... except the flywheel. There were lots of other fit and finish issues. Like it was said, it is a non-MB diesel with 170K+ miles on it. Bob R On Mar 16, 2014 6:50 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread Larry T
that;s good to know as we had thought about one of the TDI Passats. Anyone hear about the quality of the newer E class? Sincerely, Larry On 3/16/2014 9:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well keep in mind they are not as heavy duty and robust as a mb diesel. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-less

2014-03-16 Thread OK Don
The TDI Passat cost half as much as the CDI E class, so lasting half as long is to be expected. By the time I get 200,000 miles on the Passat at 7,000/yr., there will be something much more interesting. The Cessna gets the long trips now, and I don't commute to work anymore. On Sun, Mar 16, 2014

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-electric motorcycle

2014-02-08 Thread OK Don
Yes it would! On Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 11:17 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This would be very cool http://gizmodo.com/this-diesel-powered-scooter-packs- more-utility-than-a-s-1518662154 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-electric motorcycle

2014-02-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Where can I get one? On Feb 8, 2014 12:17 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This would be very cool http://gizmodo.com/this-diesel-powered-scooter-packs- more-utility-than-a-s-1518662154 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timingqa1y8uva

2014-01-08 Thread Trampas Stern
I did a test with piezo buzzer and scope and can see a nice signal. I also put a piezo on block and could see that #1 incjector was causing most of the knock. I will try to setup a blog to post pictures... I ordered a pop tester shims and new nozzles, not Ali express had nozzles for $4.50 each.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timingqa1y8uva

2014-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Trampas Stern wrote: has anyone tried connecting a piezo sensor to the #1 injector line on a diesel as sensor for a timing light? That is the sensor picks up the vibration in the #1 injector line to know when injector opens. I did a quick test and it looks to be feasible, thus figured I can

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timing

2014-01-02 Thread Craig
On Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:04:45 -0500 Trampas Stern tst...@nc.rr.com wrote: has anyone tried connecting a piezo sensor to the #1 injector line on a diesel as sensor for a timing light? That is the sensor picks up the vibration in the #1 injector line to know when injector opens. I did a quick

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timing

2014-01-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Agreeed Craig, I have heard the lines are too thick as well. Mike On Jan 2, 2014 10:35 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:04:45 -0500 Trampas Stern tst...@nc.rr.com wrote: has anyone tried connecting a piezo sensor to the #1 injector line on a diesel as sensor

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timingqa1y8uva

2014-01-02 Thread Trampas Stern
Oops wrong email account On Jan 2, 2014 5:32 PM, Trampas Stern tram...@gmail.com wrote: I did a test with piezo buzzer and scope and can see a nice signal. I also put a piezo on block and could see that #1 incjector was causing most of the knock. I will try to setup a blog to post

Re: [MBZ] Diesel timing

2014-01-02 Thread Peter Frederick
Been commerically available for about 25 years. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Diesel day

2013-09-16 Thread Rick Knoble
On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Anybody else make them, like Beru or something? Bosch, Bosio, and Monark, that I know of. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Diesel day

2013-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Anybody else make them, like Beru or something? Bosch, Bosio, and Monark, that I know of. Thanks. I believe Bosio was what I was thinking of. Mitch. ___

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