Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-30 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yeah I think I can follow. Didn't know if I'd be tearing into the column to do this or not. Thanks again. Brian On 3/30/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I used a pipette to squirt (more drip) the oil down the lock shaft via the > opening for the tumbler. Follow? > > ~ > ~You say

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
I used a pipette to squirt (more drip) the oil down the lock shaft via the opening for the tumbler. Follow? ~ ~You say squirt the oil "into the column lock". Forgive my ignorance, but ~where exactly are you referring to the oil being squirted? ~ ~The column lock is an item located inside the ste

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-30 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hey Luther, I was wondering about that. I know I read on the list where someone lubed it. I think someone said they poured a few drops of ATF down there. I may follow your recommendation of the Marvel oil though. Question is: You say squirt the oil "into the column lock". Forgive my ignorance, bu

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
Brian, you need to lube the column lock. I had the exact same issue with my CD when I replaced the tumbler. Squirted a little Marvel Mystery oil into the column lock, and it works as new now. Luther ~Update on my tumbler saga: After having the dealership try to ship the ~correct tumbler rep

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-30 Thread Zoltan Finks
> > > Dennis T > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:04 PM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbl

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
> > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:04 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different > > Thanks. I guess the most important questio

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
age- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:04 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different > > Thanks. I guess the most important question I could ask you is: Did the >

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Yes it had the little hole. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different Thanks. I guess the most important question I

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
10:23 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different > > One more bit of info: The price they charged for the "lock cylinder" was > $85.10. Of course I will call them as soon as I can, but the more info. > I'm > armed with the

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Brian, I gave a $30 more, daughters car needed it overnight cheaper than repairs. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:23 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
, 2006 10:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different The part no. on the invoice and all the stickers on the bag is: 123-462-00-79. One of the stickers has additional numbers as well. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
One more bit of info: The price they charged for the "lock cylinder" was $85.10. Of course I will call them as soon as I can, but the more info. I'm armed with the better. Brian On 3/12/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good fresh perspective. The new cylinder is the same diameter

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 12, 2006, at 2:10 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Or did they sell me a wrong part? Oddly enough, it is keyed to my keys. Any insights? Brian Are you sure you ordered an ignition lock cylinder and not a door lock. Is it possible that they sent a door lock in error? Johnny B. I Mac Ther

[MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I've alluded to this situation in the past, but now it's time to see if I can resolve it or not. The new ignition tumbler I bought from the dealer ("keyed" to my VIN) is different in appearance and design from the original. Besides being different in a few different dimensions, (which in itself d