[MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
Looking for some nice G-05, and find that the stuff is unobtainium. Why? BECAUSE the geeks are using it for cooling their silly PeeCee, What is up with that? And there are far too many blank/clueless stares from idiots at the parts counter of the auto shops. Never heard of the stuff.

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
from the outside the pintle part looks pretty close. The shims are not the same. The VW has what look like smaller open area. I have not gotten brave enough to mess with the Benz injector, since I know they are matched and were I to screw them up, I would be unhappy. Maybe I will play

[MBZ] 300E head removal

2005-08-23 Thread beswisck
My mechanic thinks the valve guides might be bad, and gave me a quote for a valve job. After I recovered, I started thinking about pulling the head myself. How big a job is this? It's a 1986 300E.

Re: [MBZ] Good Advice

2005-08-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
On Aug 22, 2005, at 2:42 PM, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: * Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. Thanks Darrell... That sez it all... Chuck

[MBZ] Injection Pump Story Continues

2005-08-23 Thread Peter Arnold
_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 --

Re: [MBZ] Good Advice

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
And there has probably been an ex-wife involved in the process of developing this meanness. On 8/22/05, Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An Old Farmer's Advice * Meanness don't jes' happen overnight. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-08-23 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 2:16 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Now come on, Marshall, he asked you a legitimate question. Your answer should be check the archives. But ... Don: Mobil One, if nothing else, flows better at cold temperatures. It allows me to fire up my 240D in -20F temperatures here in central Iowa. It makes my diesel run more quietly

Re: [MBZ] 600 Poor Throttle response

2005-08-23 Thread James Zavesky
nice guess - but wrong these things go into a condition called Limp Home mode which is just that. And from his description of the problem that is what it sounds like. The complex but primative computer system detects something is amiss. typically it's the traction control system (ASR), wiring

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
wish I had one of those here. Guess I get an order up for Rusty tonight On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 04:36 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: The local AutoZone has it on the shelf. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
Checked NAPA. Dork behind the counter did not have gold, had silver and black. Did a computer check and tells me, use the green stuff. I thanked him and left On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 05:17 PM, RAH wrote: I just bought some at NAPA a couple weeks ago $10 something a gal. He told me

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread Marshall Booth
redghost wrote: Looking for some nice G-05, and find that the stuff is unobtainium. Why? BECAUSE the geeks are using it for cooling their silly PeeCee, What is up with that? And there are far too many blank/clueless stares from idiots at the parts counter of the auto shops. Never heard

Re: [MBZ] Injection Pump Story Continues

2005-08-23 Thread JabbaHursty
I say just buy it from the Southern guy as i'm the one who collects the Yankee reparations from him. approaching it objectively though, i'd say the greatest question is what your time horizon looks like. if you have the time to wait and you believe in a particular rebuilder, then go that

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
Checked the valvoline site and got a list, but having visited them, I find it was for oil, only NAPA had the coolant, but not G-05 On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 06:15 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: redghost wrote: Looking for some nice G-05, and find that the stuff is unobtainium. Why? BECAUSE

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: Most squids know that ships have used the process for ages. Never actually change the oil, just keep adding fresh Those are two-cycle diesels, though, aren't they? They consume a certain amount of oil naturally.

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread OK Don
I was able to turn a new factory crated 617 NA engine by hand with a standard Craftsman 1/2 ratchet and socket on the front pulley/damper bolt. I used that method (wasn't bright enough to try the power steering pulley) twice a year as I did the spring/fall valve adjustments. So - you should be

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread OK Don
I wonder if the motor oil burns slower - thus both the smoke and reduced power despite the higher BTU content. The big, slow turning diesels have the time to burn the motor oil, but the relatively high RPM MB diesels hit the exhaust stroke before al that oil is burnt. Adding engine oil to

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-23 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Clay, Actually did get a 300CE for one daughter but wife drove it and parked the 300SD, and claimed it for herself. Another daughter is flight attendant for Alaska based in Seattle and has a 300CDT. There is a 190D 5 cylinder for sale in Woodland needing TLC owners asking $750 it. Dennis

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
That is very true, and pointed out on their site. I asked the counter monkeys. They look at me strange and tell me that Ford uses green stuff, just like chrysler. I smile and thank them, then walk out the door. I will call and hit the store the valvoline people tell me to go to. On

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-23 Thread redghost
I would jump on the 180b, but the wife would have a fit, and it would involved visiting the in laws. I can do without all three if it involves the latter two On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 08:28 PM, Woodlandtaylors wrote: Clay, Actually did get a 300CE for one daughter but wife drove it

[MBZ] eBay specials

2005-08-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
Some of these end pretty quickly ... 1987 Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300td http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-300-TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ4569678184QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Rock Hall, MD Chesapeake Bay Miles: 206000 1987 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel

[MBZ] Good Mercedes Shop in Austin,TX

2005-08-23 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
Does anyone know of a good shop to take my 1982 300 SD to in Austin,TX? Nick

Re: [MBZ] SL 600, poor throttle response

2005-08-23 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Hi Joe, First thing I would look at is the fuel filter/s. Even if they have recently been changed it does not mean someone put dirty fuel into the car. From memory the V12's use 2 distributors to fire the engine, if you feel that it is only running on 6 cylinders you may have a problem with one

Re: [MBZ] Good Mercedes Shop in Austin,TX

2005-08-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 23:09:16 -0500 Nick Wellinghoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a good shop to take my 1982 300 SD to in Austin,TX? Ben's Workshop, 5th and Pressler, west of downtown. Craig

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-23 Thread Van Cleve
My, new to me, 94 Dodge (Cummins) used 10 gals of fuel when I drove 230 miles and picked up a broken 240D, Thats 23 MPG with a tow for half that 230 mile run. Talk about an improvement over my old 67 Ford gasser :-) :-) egards Steve Van Cleve Marrowstone Isl Wa 85 Euro 240D 5 spd 110K 79

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are two huge Mercedes wrecking specialists on West Broadway in Phoenix. Tristar Petes will even change the engine for you. About 2450 West Broadway. So is it Tristar Pete's, or is it Jose's now? May 26, 2004, Jim said: I was at Tristar Petes the other day

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-23 Thread OK Don
Of course - that's why he created Herrs Daimler, Benz, and Diesel! The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

[MBZ] OT - FSM, was: Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-23 Thread OK Don
Opps - forgot to change the subect -- Of course - that's why he created Herrs Daimler, Benz, and Diesel! The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's the People's Cult Oil. Did I mention it's very expensive? Mobil 1 was originally marketed as having the ability to outlast other oils, but people are still changing it out every 3 - 5 k miles anyway. That makes it REALLY Very Expensive! I'm going on 276 K miles (1983 300TD) by using

Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread Royce Engler
Well, Andrew, all I can say is that my love life has improved considerably since I started using Mobil 1. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:17 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
There are probably cheaper ways to accomplish this than using Mobil 1... ;) On 8/23/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Andrew, all I can say is that my love life has improved considerably since I started using Mobil 1. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-23 Thread Rusty Cullens
$47.00, $12.00, $1.50 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RAH Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 3:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD Rusty Cullens wrote: I can get you new ones fro $158.00

Re: [MBZ] eBay specials

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Canned AC, from Poughkeepsie 1987 300TD Q: Does the a/c work?? does this car have the hydraulic self leveling system.. if it does is it intact? Aug-22-05 A: IT WORKED LAST YEAR WITH A CAN OF AC ADDED. I HAVE NOT USED IT THIS YEAR AND WILL NOT GUARANTEE IF IT WORKS. I wonder what size can of

Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread JJJ
yeah don?, just wait untill your wife hears you been talking about your sex life with the boys on the net!...

Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
She will only hear it from you amigo! On 8/23/05, JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah don?, just wait untill your wife hears you been talking about your sex life with the boys on the net!... ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts

[MBZ] starting a dormant 300D

2005-08-23 Thread carstuff
I have acquired a non-turbo ('80 model) 300D that has been dormant for some time. I recall having some folks here go through the procedure they use to coax their MB diesels back into running (hot battery, extensive roll-starting, block heater ???). I'd love to hear from folks on what their

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: It's the People's Cult Oil. Did I mention it's very expensive? Mobil 1 was originally marketed as having the ability to outlast other oils, but people are still changing it out every 3 - 5 k miles anyway. That makes it REALLY Very Expensive! THE OIL ISN'T EXPENSIVE,

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
I'm sure there's a lot more to it than that. Automotive engines share the same basic parts but heavy diesels are designed differently. Longer stroke, lower RPM's, different valve timing, direct injection, different injection pressures, torque curves, piston design and probably more. Some older

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
Almost as thrifty as getting fix it yourself info around these mailing lists. 5 - 7 K on dino oil is running right out to the max I'd think. That would be about 1/2 life for M1 so if it was used properly it wouldn't be any more costly. You didn't save anything but feel like you did and simply

Re: [MBZ] 300E head removal

2005-08-23 Thread Kevin J. Slater
I guess that depends on how much mechanical ability you feel you have. It's not a simple job, but it's not all that difficult either. I pulled did mine (popped a head gasket) and had a shop clean and check it. It took me a good while, but I had other wheels to drive at the time so I wasn't in a

Re: [MBZ] Good Mercedes Shop in Austin,TX

2005-08-23 Thread Gary Thompson
Ben won't touch anything older than 1986 any more :^( Just not cost effective for him to tie up a bay on the older iron when he's trying to pay off that Star Diagnostic System he plunked down big bucks for. For older iron, I'd give Austin Autohaus a call: http://www.austinautohaus.com/ I've

Re: [MBZ] starting a dormant 300D

2005-08-23 Thread Alan Duff
My method is to first be sure you have clean fuel in the car. Drain, refill and use the hand pump if necessary. Put a fully charged battery on the car. Use jumper cables to connect another fully charged battery to it. Spray a few shots of WD-40 into the air intake. Turn the glow plugs on and

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread Hans Neureiter
Cummins came up with a device that continuously injects some of the crank case oil into the fuel system. Service consists of periodically changing filters and topping up the engine oil. On 8/22/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Russ, That's very interesting. I had no idea that

Re: [MBZ] One last question on blue smoke before I commit to the valve seals..

2005-08-23 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Marshall, I did as you suggested and disconnected the breather tube from the valve cover to the intake. Didn't seem to make a noticable difference. There does seem to be a fair amount of pressure under the valve cover though. More than I'd like to see and it could be a contributor. The head

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
If you lived in a 3rd floor walkup in an area where it got to -20f a couple times a year you'd think different. Ever try to pour 15w40 conventional oil at -20f? Its like thick honey. Mobil 1 5w40 is still oil, which do you think is going to make it to the bearings faster? -Curt Date: Tue, 23

[MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-23 Thread Joe Mendyka
I know that getting rid of an old MB isn't what is one most people's minds around here. However, I've finally grown out of cars older than me and would like to move on to something a little more current. But, I still need to get rid of the 82 300SD that I have sitting in the driveway. What is

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-23 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could get $500 to $1000 dollars this way. I definitely don't want to pay a wrecker $50 to drive up to my house and tow it away. Any ideas? Joe, I sent you a private message. Mac

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I might consider using M1 if I lived in a harsher climate (Phoenix or WInnipeg, e.g.) but it doesn't seem cost effective in my situation. On 8/23/05, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you lived in a 3rd floor walkup in an area where it got to -20f a couple times a year you'd think

[MBZ] Oh oh, another oil thread

2005-08-23 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the People's Cult Oil. Well, people who argue that buying Dollar Store Old Yeller at 99c a quart is just as good in the long run are in their own cult too, RIGHT ;-)? Mobil 1 was originally marketed as having the ability to outlast other oils, but people are

Re: [MBZ] WTB German injector nozzles for 82 300SD

2005-08-23 Thread JabbaHursty
they look different. we can get them, but i don't think we've ever sold any At 03:10 PM 8/22/2005, you wrote: Rusty Cullens wrote: I can get you new ones fro $158.00 each but why? I would hope that would be the price for the complete injector from MB? What's the MB price on just the nozzle

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher McCann
It's commonly available here in KCMO, but I also found it at a Valvoline oil change shop...try that, if you have one around. Christopher --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: redghost wrote: Looking for some nice G-05, and find that the stuff is unobtainium. Why? BECAUSE the

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher McCann
Has a higher flash point (VO is even higher), so it probably begins combusting later in the compression stroke...I imagine you could fiddle with the IP to optimize it, but it seems that threre are many other factors involved as well. If run straight, as in a two tank VO system, it could be

Re: [MBZ] Oil/Diesel Mixtures

2005-08-23 Thread Christopher McCann
I would guess that is mainly for lubrication purposes. Christopher --- Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cummins came up with a device that continuously injects some of the crank case oil into the fuel system. Service consists of periodically changing filters and topping up the

Re: [MBZ] Oh oh, another oil thread

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
I thought MB diesel oil filters already have a by pass system built into the filter so extra systems won't get you that much more. I use AMS/OIL 15W40 para synthetic which is more than capable of long drain intervals. This oil has a TBN of 12 which I think is fairly high. Our tractors run about

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
Wendy's ?

[MBZ] vacuum locks not working

2005-08-23 Thread Robert M Doran
I am a newbie to this list, however not new to MBz ownership. Although I now have only two--'75 240D and '82 380SL--both with well under 100,000 miles showing, it's never been necessary for me to do much more than basic maintenance procedures or very light repair to either and in spite of the fact

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread TimothyPilgrim
OH oh. The stuff in my wagon is green. Is that bad? It was in it when I bought it. I've got to change the waterpump seal, so I might's well put in what's good. So I guess I should find some G-05, eh? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/22/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is very true, and

Re: [MBZ] vacuum locks not working

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
Is that 90.00 - 125.00 at the dealer or at an local operation? Makes my 45.00 seem down right cheap, I suppose.

[MBZ] vacuum locks not working

2005-08-23 Thread meadedillon
Mick, First you need to get a diagram of the central locking system. There is one in the factory service manual, but from what I've heard from others, it's not too easy to read. Try searching here for that: http://mb.braingears.com/ Go to the 114/115 link, select your car model/year, go to

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
What was the question? On 8/23/05, BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy's ? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Oh oh, another oil thread

2005-08-23 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought MB diesel oil filters already have a by pass system built into the filter so extra systems won't get you that much more. I use AMS/OIL 15W40 para synthetic which is more than capable of long drain intervals. This oil has a TBN of 12 which I think is fairly

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
Pot, kettle, BLACK! -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 23, 2005 1:18 PM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car you are ill Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-23 Thread Steve MacSween
Ah, my cauliflower, 'tis I, ME, who on the weekend picked up a $100 240d in NY, which instead of the rotbucket I expected, turns out to be an ex-VA and MD car with some cosmetics issues and a tired OM616. Methinks, Oddick, 'tis destined to be a 300d(t), forsooth. /bard Anyway, you're just pissed

Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!

2005-08-23 Thread Dave M.
1) All Mobil-1 oils can suspend 2% soot, which is when Mercedes recommends changing the oil anyway. 2) Every engine's soot production is different. My 617 engine would reach that 2% limit by 5-7kmi, while my 603's are maybe 1% at 10kmi. You need to test YOUR engine to find out when to change the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-23 Thread Bucks2
Very polite response. How many of us live in areas with those extremes? If so, then it makes sense. Just as it makes sense if you live on the edge of the Great Lakes and you park your car outside the garage, and the wind blows right through the radiator, and it's a 100 year cold, and the

[MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-23 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Hola amigos I checked on the price of diesel at my local Pemex station, the price for fuel in Mexico is the same no matter where except at some places on the border. Liters to the gallon, peso to the dollar, about $1.90 US$ per gallon for diesel. The Mexican government has a monopoly on fuel

[MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Now that my car shuts down quickly and efficiently for the first time since I took ownership, The Evil Benz decided it was time to spring something new on me. For the last couple of days, I hear a strange sound when the steering wheel is turned to the left when stopped or at slow speeds

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
Don, Just turn your hearing aid down. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:18 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject:

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
it's probably that damn ear ring jingling around his hollow head!-Original Message- From: "Potter, Tom E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 23, 2005 2:21 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise Don, Just turn your hearing aid down. Luther

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
That was a good one Luther. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:25 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
Power steering fluid level? -- Original message -- Now that my car shuts down quickly and efficiently for the first time since I took ownership, The Evil Benz decided it was time to spring something new on me. For the last couple of days, I hear a strange sound when the

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
This is a metalic sound. If you jiggle your car keys from the key ring you'll get the same sort of sound as I am hearing. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Power steering fluid level? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
Well you mentioned stopped low speeds. Mine makes a ratteling sound and the whole column vibrates when I run low on power steering fluid. I suppose if the cover is loose or it's near something it could rattle against it making that noise. Worth checking out. It's right on top and easy to get

[MBZ] Using vacuum to set timing

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
Hi all, I have heard of a way to set the timing without a vacuum light. Supposedly it works great for older beasts that the timing marks don't always align. My understanding is, hook up a vacuum gauge and turn distributor until you find the most vacuum then retard it be 2 of vacuum. Anybody

Re: [MBZ] Overclocking and Zerex

2005-08-23 Thread ms.300SD
When I asked for the stuff at various stores, they look at me and think What a silly woman! She thinks that there is such a thing! Lynn

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Fluid level is about 1/2 from the top of the reservoir. Not sure how full it is supposed to be. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well you mentioned stopped low speeds. Mine makes a ratteling sound and the whole column vibrates when I run low on power steering fluid.

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right turns are a lot safer anyway. Just make three rights and you have a left. BINGO, no more problem. This is the best solution. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 267+kmi 1980 300TD 168+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
That works just fine except for pulling out of a parking space. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right turns are a lot safer anyway. Just make three rights and you have a left. BINGO, no more problem. Ken -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Amen and touche. For reasons unknown to me, my 300TD stopped leaking or burning oil after it reached 270 K miles. There is absolutely no reason for me to change its regimen to $Mobil$ $1$. Marshall is right about one thing, however. It's only expensive if people use it a certain way - by

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread 72benz250
On my 72 the canister has a small indentation that shows how high it needs to be. When the fluid goes low it starts to suck in air causing the oil to froth up. 1/2 from th top should be ok unless you have air in the pipes. Is that 1/2 from the top in idle? -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE cruelty than he deserves. Don, add another 3/8 of PS fluid to the canister and call us in the AM... On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That works just fine except for pulling out of a parking space.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
On Aug 23, 2005, at 10:07 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: What was the question? On 8/23/05, BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy's ? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
Luther is just jealous because I have more hair growing out my ears than he has on his entire head. On 8/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE cruelty than he deserves. Don, add another 3/8 of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-23 Thread Zeitgeist
¡Viva el socialismo! On 8/23/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hola amigos I checked on the price of diesel at my local Pemex station, the price for fuel in Mexico is the same no matter where except at some places on the border. Liters to the gallon, peso to the

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Potter, Tom E
My bald friend says that God gave him one face and a place to put another. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread BenzBarn
Where you went for the nice dinner.. ( lol )

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
This from the guy who calls Mobil 1 users cultists... I thought this was a light hearted list? Its not even moose day yet. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:49:49 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Bucks2
Just double park in the street. Oh, and don't forget to turn on the four ways for safety. Ken In a message dated 8/23/2005 12:04:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Bucks2
OK, I appologize. Could you tell me though just exactly how much INTOLERABLE cruelty he does deserve? Oh, and one more thing. By using the double parking method, you get much better spaces closer to the door. Ken In a message dated 8/23/2005 12:04:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL

[MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-23 Thread Dennis Perkins
This weekend I went out to my car, an 84 300SD and when I turned the key I got nothing. I have a new battery in it. The headlights did not dim when I turned the key and I was able to start the car by turning on the ignition and jumping across the terminals in the box on the passenger side of

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
The difference here is that Luther has actually met me and Andrew has not. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I appologize. Could you tell me though just exactly how much INTOLERABLE cruelty he does deserve? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we

Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-23 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking that it must be either the ignition switch or the starter lockout switch on the transmission. More likely the latter. Next time it won't go, retry it with your left hand, holding the key in the start position while moving the shifter

[MBZ] 240D glows sporadically

2005-08-23 Thread Loren Faeth
I have a somewhat similar problem with by 240D, but it is not related to the neutral switch. It will not glow when cold, but will crank. If I turn the switch of and on 5-10 or maybe 20 times, the glow plugs will glow and the indicator works. I had pretty much eliminated everything but the

Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Dennis Perkins wrote: This weekend I went out to my car, an 84 300SD and when I turned the key I got nothing. I have a new battery in it. The headlights did not dim when I turned the key and I was able to start the car by turning on the ignition and jumping across the terminals in the box on

Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
On my 240D, when this happens I only need to push the shift lever to the right (to the stop in the gate) and the car fires right up. On 8/23/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First guess is that the transmission linkage is worn and the neutral safety switch is not always being

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-23 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
No no stay there, we like it just the way it is More gringos more changes On 8/23/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i should move to mexico for the higher standard of living At 02:01 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: Hola amigos I checked on the price of diesel at my local Pemex

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
it's all friendly banter between 2 music majors who happen to like benz's-Original Message- From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Aug 23, 2005 4:28 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise The difference here is that Luther has actually met

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] a challenge for you engineers

2005-08-23 Thread R A Bennell
Ok, you lost me. What is a little FM Synthesizer. I don't expect the folks that work at WalMart would know if that was how I described it. Randy in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread LT Don
One with long blond hair ... and one without. On 8/23/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's all friendly banter between 2 music majors who happen to like benz's -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] a challenge for you engineers

2005-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
ask them for a FM modulator. It's to plug into your CD player and listen to it on your car radio. -Original Message- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 23, 2005 7:49 PM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] a challenge for you engineers Ok,

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