Re: [MBZ] OT - MIG welders

2005-11-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Would it be easier to weld rusty exhaust pipes with MIG than with an Oxy/acet. torch ?? Seems like it wouldn't burn as much. Not really, it just spatters and doesn't weld until you do burn through all the rust. I've watched near-artists with the oxy torch do exhaust work, they make it look

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Req

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
a real winner Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 2005 Infiniti G35 VIN JNKCV51E85M201357 Body Style Sedan 4 Door Country of Manufacture Japan Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description JNKCV51E85M201357 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found

Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

2005-11-26 Thread l02turner
I also have a Lincoln Mig with a gas setup and got the same problems as the poster who said he got spatter, etc. I was in the garage with zero wind - but after reading more I think it may have had too much wire exposed - so I'll try it with less next chance I get. But the flux wire sounds

[MBZ] diesel compression tester

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Mercedes-Diesel-Compression-Tester-w-adapter_W0QQitemZ4593443560QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74

[MBZ] whats this?

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Star-Diagnosis-DAS-Full-Version-08-2005_W0QQitemZ4593402632QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] OT - MIG welders

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
I used to be pretty good with rusty exhaust systems - I got all the jobs in the shop for the cheap customers who wouldn't replace the old pipes. Now I'm becoming one of them -- -- Not really, it just spatters and doesn't weld until you do burn through all the rust. I've watched near-artists

Re: [MBZ] Turkey fry oil

2005-11-26 Thread Christopher McCann
filter well, 5 micron: http://filterbag.com/index.html Chris Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm planning to strain the chunks out of ours, and burn it straight. (But well heated, maybe cut with a little diesel.)Someday, in the Frankenheap. I've got three or four boxes of the junk

[MBZ] who would put this junk on their car?

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-MERCEDES-trunk-emblem-BENZ-W114-W115-W116-W123-W126_W0QQitemZ8017790897QQcategoryZ33643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Christopher McCann
short, long, whatever, point is exactly what you say - you have trees now (as do we in MO) but did not BEFORE the arrival of white men becuase we killed the buffalo and put out prairie fires that killed trees. Don't have any personal opinion on that except to point out that it's an example

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
I'll say -- there was only one tree on this lot before we moved in, now there are 11! humans CAUSING large scale tree growth. Chris -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] who would put this junk on their car?

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BZT, WRONG OK Don wrote: I''l bite -- You On 11/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-MERCEDES-trunk-emblem-BENZ-W114-W115-W116-W123-W126_W0QQitemZ8017790897QQcategoryZ33643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK

Re: [MBZ] who would put this junk on their car?

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably gabriel though. OK Don wrote: I''l bite -- You On 11/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-MERCEDES-trunk-emblem-BENZ-W114-W115-W116-W123-W126_W0QQitemZ8017790897QQcategoryZ33643QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO

[MBZ] finally got the SD to move

2005-11-26 Thread Christopher McCann
up to 108mph today. Last time I tried this, it REALLY strained to hit 99. I was able to cruise 100 pretty easily. Probably due to the new timing chain...? Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 150K, Rotkäppchen -1985

Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

2005-11-26 Thread Bob DuPuy
Guys, I am by no means an expert welder, but you should be able to get a decent weld with co2 on a mig. You have to hold the nozzle close enough so the gas can sheild the weld. Try turning your reg up a little for some more gas flow. If you want a cleaner weld go with an argon co2 mix for a few

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioning lever replacement - 602.962

2005-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: I was using the torque wrench, but don't think I reached much more than 40-50 Lb/Ft. before it started feeling scary. I remember Dave's ordeal -- Guess I was hoping that the '90 model would have been improved already. Have there been any reports of successfully replacing the

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioning lever replacement - 602.962

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
You DON'T replace the bearings, you replace the complete arm/bearing assembly. I've done it half a dozen times without any problem. If the threads ARE damaged, you MAY not be able to use the damaged cover or if you use it, it may fail unexpectedly. I did replace the whole assembly, but kept

Re: [MBZ] OT - MIG welders

2005-11-26 Thread JJJ
when i got my mig welder i just picked up pieces of scrap from the shop and started playing with the controls on the welder...just making nothing. after awhile, i sensed which levels and which angles of attack made something... later i learned that if you want to weld copper, you get copper

Re: [MBZ] cheap 109

2005-11-26 Thread l02turner
Hmmm...Cheap may not be the most accurate description. The air suspensions appears to need a rebuild- from $6000 -$10,000 - and the rust trunk, wheel wells and underneath is just the start - these cars are notorious for rusting in around the headlight buckets, lower fenders, doors, and front

[MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-26 Thread LT Don
This is not an offer to buy -- it is an info search. I MIGHT be in need of two good Benzes in the near future (i.e., December or January). I need a diesel for the wife. I'd prefer a 300D sort of thing -- a 240D would be much too slow for her. Maybe a 190D would do as well. For the daughter, a

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioning lever replacement - 602.962

2005-11-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Have there been any reports of successfully replacing the bearings in the lever arm?? Our SDL ate its new tensioner arm's bearings in what I consider to be short order (two years?), so I replaced the bearing in it. The original is an odd size, a double-race job that is quite deep. I couldn't

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-26 Thread Sunil Hari
this IS an offer to buy - I'd like to buy a 190E or 190D with manual transmission and in good shape, with less than 150Kmi. Like Lt Don, good shape = not gag inducing. On 11/25/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not an offer to buy -- it is an info search. I MIGHT be in need of two

[MBZ] CarFax Req me too!

2005-11-26 Thread Bruce Lulfs
Hello If anyone has a active account. Would you please get a report on: Vin wdbcb20cxfa108527 Thinking of making this our first benz thank you much Bruce Sandy Our Biodiesel site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieseltolarea Our Home Web site http://home.toltbbs.com/kb8dil/ From [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] whats this?

2005-11-26 Thread mykd1
diagnostic software you can run on a laptop computer that interacts with the cars computer. there is a special plug thats required to connect the laptop with the plugin on your car. you can read engine trouble codes, basically what the shop does and charges you $100 for 69 280 SEL 120,000

Re: [MBZ] Speedo No a go go

2005-11-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 09:26:51 -0600 Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience is that a cable will make noise or cause the speedometer to jump a _lot_ before it quits altgether. So I'd check both end and make sure it didn't just become disconnected. I had a Dodge Dart in Colorado whose

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Req

2005-11-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:53:00 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a real winner No lie! Vehicle Information Problems Found! Date Location Mileage Description 2004-12-10 austin, TX registration event/renewal 2004-12-10 austin, TX titled or registered as a

Re: [MBZ] Super Connie...was OT Brit Aircraft

2005-11-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:43:23 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll never forget seeing the Super Connie on the runway - it's landing gear was long and elegant - kind of like the Concorde but *more*! ;-) The performance they got in the 50s from piston engines and straight wings was really

[MBZ] another Carfax, pleeze?

2005-11-26 Thread JJJ
just bought a truck...like to see if it is as pristeen as it seems... thanks in advance VIN 2FTPX28W5WCA32927 f-250

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-26 Thread Mike Canfield
But you're not buyingLOLOLOL, Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars I was here first, dude. On 11/26/05, Sunil Hari [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ike's Plane

2005-11-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
On Nov 25, 2005, at 10:33 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: What type did President Eisenhower have as his Air Force 1? I used to remember what he called it, but I've forgotten. Craig, That would be the Columbine and i think it was a DC-6 Chuck Phoenix, AZ

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Hans Neureiter
After I did a long needed valve adjustment I stumbled on a disconnected ALDA pressure line and fixed it. The cars performance improved drastically, ~20 sec. for 0 - 100 km/hr to under 15 sec. Now I discovered the wastegate pressure line broken off and replaced it, but this didn't make any

[MBZ] 1980 300D Aux heater pump

2005-11-26 Thread Cal
During this time of year, heat into the passenger compartment is greatly needed. I found open windings on the auxiliary heat pump motor even though the voltage input was good at 12vdc. Can this pump be bypassed without risk to the heater core?

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Aux heater pump

2005-11-26 Thread Tom Hargrave
This pump can be bypassed but you will get very little heat into the passenger compartment at idle. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cal Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:48 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Aux heater pump

2005-11-26 Thread Jim Cathey
During this time of year, heat into the passenger compartment is greatly needed. I found open windings on the auxiliary heat pump motor even though the voltage input was good at 12vdc. Can this pump be bypassed without risk to the heater core? Yes. These things die and are not all that

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Req me too!

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD VIN WDBCB20CXFA108527 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBCB20CXFA108527 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found

Re: [MBZ] another Carfax, pleeze?

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1998 Ford Truck F250 Lariat XLT VIN 2FTPX28W5WCA32927 Body Style Unspecified Country of Manufacture Canada Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description 2FTPX28W5WCA32927 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle

[MBZ] Thanks - was Re: CarFax Req me too!

2005-11-26 Thread Bruce Lulfs
Kaleb Thanks alot for doing this for us. Bruce Sandy Our Biodiesel site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieseltolarea Our Home Web site http://home.toltbbs.com/kb8dil/ - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[MBZ] Pwr Steering Groaning

2005-11-26 Thread Rich Thomas
The last couple of weeks the PS on the 79 TD has been groaning a bit on turns. I changed fluid/filter 6-8 months ago, no problem then. Fluid level OK, no leaks I can see. It has been a bit cooler here (like 40s low a couple nights, but 70s-80s in the day) but it does not seem to be temp

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ike's Plane

2005-11-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 05:49:11 -0700 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What type did President Eisenhower have as his Air Force 1? I used to remember what he called it, but I've forgotten. Craig, That would be the Columbine and i think it was a DC-6 Yes, that was the

[MBZ] Built Ford Tough

2005-11-26 Thread tom savage
Holy cow! If quality is job #1 at Ford, I shudder to contemplate the rankings of everything else. Mercedes for old cars, Toyota for new cars. Toyota for small to medium trucks, Mercedes for big trucks. Tom Recalls Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on

Re: [MBZ] fixer upper

2005-11-26 Thread redghost
OMFG Will they take a bid of $10? On Friday, November 25, 2005, at 03:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=8563vType=1 --R ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hans, The rubber hose tells the wastegate to limit the power so with it disconnected you will be at the highest boost possible until the overboost sensor on the Intake Manifold kicks in and cuts the signal to the ALDA. Without that line connected you should actually have more power (up until the

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread redghost
Well, I am sure the GOP will have to return the bison so that we can eradicate trees. All this tree stuff will do nothing good! More trees in middle america and what will the impact be on global warming?!?! This madness must stop. How many more hectares of Amazon forest must we denude to

Re: [MBZ] who would put this junk on their car?

2005-11-26 Thread redghost
So that he can figure out which car is a benz On Friday, November 25, 2005, at 05:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: probably gabriel though. OK Don wrote: I''l bite -- You On 11/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
Actually, I like the idea of bison running around. They are quite tasty! The ground meat makes great meatballs - the FSM would certainly approve. Ramen. On 11/26/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I am sure the GOP will have to return the bison so that we can eradicate trees. All this

Re: [MBZ] who would put this junk on their car?

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
Like the rednack belts with the name on the back -- On 11/26/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So that he can figure out which car is a benz On Friday, November 25, 2005, at 05:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: probably gabriel though. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread redghost
I do so enjoy bison steak. Have to grease the grill something awful, but there is a use for back bacon. Gump's trunk is large enough that I should toss a large cooler in and head off to the butcher and fetch some more. Glory be to the FSM! ramen On Saturday, November 26, 2005, at 10:49

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 173

2005-11-26 Thread Kayoooh
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:04:53 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] whats this? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii diagnostic software you can run on a laptop computer that interacts with the cars computer. there is a

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread redghost
that and the unchecked re emergence of the wild turkey! These evil critters are now at over seven million, up from a nice low of 30k about 70 years ago. They jump out of trees and terrorize unsuspecting women and children playing in yards and wandering nature trails the nation over. Next

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-26 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know the appropriate job # of the Installation Instructions? It's for a '78 240D 123.123.12.050680. Larry, The job # is 00-212 - Removal and installation of rear engine mount. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
I've never replaced one is a 123, but have in 107, 115, and 124. They were all dirt simple - Clean dirt off to find nuts and bolt heads. Loosen bolts and nuts holding mount to bracket and tranny. Support tranny with floor jack and 2X4 longer than the tranny is wide. Remove bracket with loosely

Re: [MBZ] OT Brit Aircraft

2005-11-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, the Comet fuselage failure was somewhat more complex than just bad design. First, there was a paperwork error that mislocated a rivet in the windowframe by about 1/4 toward the outside, virtually certain to cause a fatigue failure. This was NOT a design error, it was an error

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Req

2005-11-26 Thread nwell
Used car dealer. Selling it for a little cheaper than the comp but not THAT much cheaper. I will prob move on to the next one... Thanks for the car fax K Nick Quoting Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:53:00 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a

Re: [MBZ] Super Connie...was OT Brit Aircraft

2005-11-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes, the performance was amazing. So were the maintenance costs, what with 130 or so different shapes for external sheathing and no two ribs the same Repair costs killed the Connie more than anything, along with the goofy triple tail, a requirement from TWA that it fit a DC-3 hanger. The

[MBZ] New CarFax Req

2005-11-26 Thread nwell
ok one more. JNKCV51E75M206355 it's another g35 dif dealer. Thanks, Nick

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Peter Frederick
You might never notice, as the fuel will be cut off when you exceed max boost by the overpressure cutout solenoid. Replace the hose, it may extend your turbo bearing life. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Danseau's famous article in 1915 The Prarie Peninsula, required reading for anyone interested in global climate change. The amount of carbon stored in the forests that used to cover the Eastern US was staggering, and it's all back in the air now. Bison are better eating than cattle Peter

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Peter Frederick
The issue of forestation and human interaction is quite complex. Yes, the Indians used to fire the prarie (and forest), but nature probably did more of it. Most forest/prarie ecosystems are fire dependent -- I could go on at length, but this is really an MB discussion group anyway. Point is

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Hans Neureiter
I repaired all the hoses OK. Just didn't notice any changes afterwards. I am just not clear what went on when both, wastegate and ALDA, were disconnected. ALDA disconnected = no fuelenrichment = low boost - no need for the wastegate. ALDA connected, Wastegate inop = fuel enrichment to max boost,

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Hans Neureiter
Who was blamed for the global climate change that extinct the dinos? Sure wasn't me or my fellow man. This planet underwent many changes (how many ice ages?) and will continue to do so for a while, long after these bad humans are gone for good. On 11/26/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Mercedes 300E Diesel 1996 - $10500

2005-11-26 Thread Rick Knoble
http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/113802204.html Wasn't someone looking for one of these recently? Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] New CarFax Req

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 2005 Infiniti G35 VIN JNKCV51E75M206355 Body Style Sedan 4 Door Country of Manufacture Japan Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description JNKCV51E75M206355 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-26 Thread l02turner
Thanks to John for the Job # and to OK Don for the instructions. ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('78 240D - 285k) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Christopher McCann
had a bison burger once with blue cheese - very good. Chris - lean too (the bison, not me). OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, I like the idea of bison running around. They are quite tasty! The ground meat makes great meatballs - the FSM would certainly approve. Ramen. On

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also , there's more white tail deer than in the days of the early settlers - the predators (bear/cougar/etc) were killed off allowing the deer to grow unchecked. Reminds me of a conversation that some guy claimed to have had with a state natural resources biologist, I

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread R A Bennell
Coming home from the grocery store this morning (actually around noon) my wife counted 24 deer grazing beside the road on a minimalist golf course. This is in the city and within 2 miles of my home. It is getting silly. There are too bloody many of the things and fewer and fewer hunters here (in

[MBZ] cheap SDL

2005-11-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1986-Mercedes-Benz-300-SDL-Turbo-Diesel-6-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ4592666764QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76

[MBZ] Quick Wheel Question

2005-11-26 Thread Wakin's
Does anyone know if the wheels from a 2000 Mercedes S 500 will fit a 97 e320? Thanks Dave Wakin

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Hans Neureiter wrote: Who was blamed for the global climate change that extinct the dinos? Sure wasn't me or my fellow man. I believe we're still going with the big honking meteor theory.

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Aux heater pump

2005-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Cal wrote: During this time of year, heat into the passenger compartment is greatly needed. I found open windings on the auxiliary heat pump motor even though the voltage input was good at 12vdc. Can this pump be bypassed without risk to the heater core? If your thermostat is working as it

Re: [MBZ] come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
I went to see an interior bad 280SE once many moons ago. I nearly hurled...then I was told the story: it seems the PO had cheated on his wife and stole sweet moola from his company so he decided to blast his brains out sitting behind the wheel in his garage. He was finally discovered (everyoone

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering Groaning

2005-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Rich Thomas wrote: The last couple of weeks the PS on the 79 TD has been groaning a bit on turns. I changed fluid/filter 6-8 months ago, no problem then. Fluid level OK, no leaks I can see. It has been a bit cooler here (like 40s low a couple nights, but 70s-80s in the day) but it does not

Re: [MBZ] Touch-up paint preparation

2005-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: I ordered touch-up paint by paint code for the '90 300D, it arrived, the weather is warm for Nov. (60's). So I want to apply it, but realized that Snook has been washing and waxing this car religiously, which is one of the reasons I bought it. Therefore, the scratches I'm about the

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: Next we will see the homeys using turkey instead of pit bulls to intimidate rivals In France, some of them tried using Barbary Apes about five years ago. Almost as hard to control as turkeys.

Re: [MBZ] fixer upper

2005-11-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah, but then there is like $200 or $250 in various fees you have to pay them. See if it shows up again next week. --R redghost wrote: OMFG Will they take a bid of $10? On Friday, November 25, 2005, at 03:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Cunningham wrote: Without that line connected you should actually have more power (up until the overboost kicks in above typical wastegate pressures). In most cases, the ALDA will let the rack go up against the full load stop before it sees 12psi, beyond that the turbo is just making

[MBZ] ACC madness

2005-11-26 Thread Zeitgeist
On thursday I gave thanks for the existence of 30 watt pencil-tip soldering guns. I decided to tackle the loathsome ACC units in both my 123 and 124. Pulled the PBU from both and proceeded to do the touch-and-go on each circuit board. When it was over, the 123 performed flawlessly, while my 124

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering Groaning

2005-11-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Steering is not stiffer. Belts seem tight but I will check them again. Chassis bolts -- will check those too. New ball joints on front susp rebuild 1.5 yr ago, stuff doesn't rust much here. Has not really been cold here (although when it hit 40F one morning last week I saw neighbors walking

Re: [MBZ] come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-26 Thread Rich Thomas
I read somewhere recently, or saw on some TV show, or maybe read it here, where someone stuck a dead pig in a car, left it there for some length of time, then attempted to get the stink from the car. After replacing the whole interior, washing down the bare metal, it still stunk. I forgot

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-26 Thread OK Don
Do the Mercedes instructions and mine match even a little bit? On 11/26/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to John for the Job # and to OK Don for the instructions. ;-) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-26 Thread l02turner
Hi Mitch - Yeah, in fact, I think they've found 2 big honking meteors holes - one near Venuzela and another in Chesapeake Bay - both *huge* (also known as Big Honkin') holes in the earth - 60-100 miles wide. No wonder the dino's suffered - that must have been sumthin' to see!Talk about

Re: [MBZ] W123 Transmission Mount Install

2005-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: Do the Mercedes instructions and mine match even a little bit? Theirs are longer! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D