Re: [MBZ] Ratchet lube

2006-02-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
ATF would be the go. Hendrik - Original Message - From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 3:55 AM Subject: [MBZ] Ratchet lube John Berryman wrote: Unusual for one to fail, may just have gummed up inside. I

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
Curt Raymond wrote: I think that because of the reliability of the Toyotas and Hondas people will tend to skimp on maintenance. A friend of mine has a '93 Camry he bought from [SNIP] It's not just the Toyotas and Hondas, - when I owned a MB parts accessories mail order business I heard all

[MBZ] Eurovan

2006-02-26 Thread Dan Weeks
I have a diesel Vanagon, the earlier style VW van made from 80-92. Mine's an 82, retrofitted with a 1.6 VW TD. It's a Westfalia Camper. Stone axe simple, underpowered unless you're used to a 4-cyl MBZ diesel, and probably the best-built, most efficient small self-contained camper ever made. A

[MBZ] Thermostat Replacement

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
Howdy - Rec'd my new T'stat from Rusty yesterday and opened the hood thinking the t'stat housing would be on top like most other cars (and my 240D) - to my surprise it looks like it's *under* the exhaust manifold! Doesn't look all that hard to get to - 2 nuts and a hose to remove - but the

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Did you not have a cousin who was in dire need of a Benz? He certainly needs something. My vote is for a swift kick in the ass. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] RPM Redline

2006-02-26 Thread David Brodbeck
John Berryman wrote: On Feb 24, 2006, at 9:13 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Actually, I don't smoke, so I used a chunk of a styrofoam cup. Probably the styrofoam has just collapsed. I need to try again, but I can't get the @#$*$#! thing apart...must have tightened it too hard last time.

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat Replacement

2006-02-26 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Rec'd my new T'stat from Rusty yesterday and opened the hood thinking the t'stat housing would be on top like most other cars (and my 240D) - to my surprise it looks like it's *under* the exhaust manifold! Doesn't look all that hard to get to - 2 nuts and a

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Lighter?

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Ha! That's choice. It seems the PO tore out the lighter. I saw in the owner's manual a drawing of it. It's gone. The PO apparently had a fetish with tearing out things and playing with the wires. Brian 83 240D From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Shoot. I was so determined to get home tonight that I didn't think of that. But I only knew of LT Don in Iowa. Who else is down there? Don't be surprised if I ask some questions about cold weather starting in the near future. We had a successful trip - the 240 ran great. No noticeable

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread LT Don
There are a couple in the Ames / Des Moines area (about an hour east / southeast) of me. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shoot. I was so determined to get home tonight that I didn't think of that. But I only knew of LT Don in Iowa. Who else is down there? -- 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
That's what http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch is for -- Is everyone registered? On 2/25/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are a couple in the Ames / Des Moines area (about an hour east / southeast) of me. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shoot. I was so determined

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Thanks. You know what though, this morning was a different story. Nice pep at the same time and temp as yesterday's sluggishness. In fact, that's not the only inconsistency: The mileage suffered, falling from the high of 32.6 to around 25 on the next two tanks. I am baffled as to why. Does

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread LT Don
I can tell a difference depending on how patient (or impatient) I am during the pre-glow. If I go with absolute minimum pre-glow time (in cold weather), the car is much more sluggish than it is if I am patient. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. You know what though,

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Brian Chase wrote: Thanks. You know what though, this morning was a different story. Nice pep at the same time and temp as yesterday's sluggishness. In fact, that's not the only inconsistency: The mileage suffered, falling from the high of 32.6 to around 25 on the next two tanks. I am

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread Sunil Hari
I just registered, but don't have a photo of my car yet. On 2/25/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch is for -- Is everyone registered? On 2/25/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are a couple in the Ames / Des Moines area (about an hour

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
Zsa Zsa On 2/25/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1992 300D 2.5T, smoke silver, cream beige interior. 286Kmi. Not mint by any means, but mechanically perfect. Name it. Right now, can't think of anything befitting it, just because it's not that unique. For reference, I named my

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Werner Fehlauer
How about Heidi? Werner - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] name my car Zsa Zsa On 2/25/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1992 300D 2.5T, smoke

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Rick Knoble
Gray Ghost Silver Shadow Silver you know? Hi Ho Silver? Lady In Gray Freud Can't seem to think of anything that is really good. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] Isolating small oil leak around radiator

2006-02-26 Thread Werner Fehlauer
John - just under the rear/bottom of the radiator, the transmission oil cooler lines transition from rubber the steel, which often rust as the area collects moisture, and is easy to overlook (especially if you use topsider oil changes). I wirebrushed the steel lines and primed and painted them

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
Smoke Silver looks like champagne to me -- for what it's worth how about Brut? On 2/25/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gray Ghost Silver Shadow Silver you know? Hi Ho Silver? Lady In Gray Freud Can't seem to think of anything that is really good. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread ms . 300SD
Of course, I could tell my hubby a little white lie and say, I'm keeping it for a friend, who didn't want to bring it home to her house, just yet, just like Dad used to say to Mom, when Mom would see another gun, Dad would say, oh that's not mine, it's so and so's. I'm just keeping it here for

[MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted toward the center at the top(like when car pushed down) or should I look for something else? Shocks are REALLY bad on this car for starters. Has 160k miles. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
Shocks dampen the re-bound of the springs, they don't hold anything up. Must be the springs ? On 2/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted toward the center at the top(like when car

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im thinking subframe mounts. OK Don wrote: Shocks dampen the re-bound of the springs, they don't hold anything up. Must be the springs ? On 2/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread ms . 300SD
Brut...ah..now that smell takes me back, way back. I like that nameI like it alot ! Lynn On 2/25/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smoke Silver looks like champagne to me -- for what it's worth how about Brut? On 2/25/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread M.Afzaal Khan
Recently I replaced all four shocks on 300Se ; the car stands higher as compared to before 20mm or so The ride is taut and firm now as compard to the softy feel before, Mak Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted toward the center at the top(like when car pushed down) or should I look for something else? Shocks are REALLY bad on this car for starters. Has 160k miles. The MB shocks have very little

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Lighter?

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
It seems the PO tore out the lighter. I saw in the owner's manual a drawing of it. It's gone. The PO apparently had a fetish with tearing out things and playing with the wires. Replace it with a good junkyard one then. There ought to be a lot of them floating around. I've certainly left

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Lighter?

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Yeah, I was figgerin on finding a yard around here to hunt. I also need the piece of wood trim on the far right side of dash (part that curves around). Also need glove box light (refer to PO's fetish). Also need manual shifter boot. For that matter, need antenna and radio, though considering a

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Yeah, I saw that frappr some time ago and asked what it was about. Recently talked to Chuck and was reminded of it. I shall get about putting a picture on it. Brian 83 240D From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
You know, that makes the most sense of anything I can think of. And that sucks, as it's cold most of the year around here. Although, we aren't really planning on driving the thing during the salty season. For that matter, I was going to ask the cold-climate listers what they do about deciding

[MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread Brian Chase
Another issue! We took the 240 out to the pub tonight, and when I jumped in to start it I got zero response when I tried to engaged the starter. I glowed like normal, then turned the key to start and nothing. This was repeated another time or two, then the next time - success - the starter

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread kevin kraly
it sounds just PERFECT other than the fact that I don't have the $500 or so to plunk down on it right now! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread Ed Booher
I'm assuming the second tank is in the trunk? Do you know if someone was trying to run it off straight veggie oil? On 2/26/06, ms. 300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, I could tell my hubby a little white lie and say, I'm keeping it for a friend, who didn't want to bring it home to her

[MBZ] Flea's w126

2006-02-26 Thread tom savage
http://hooptyrides.com/

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
- Original Message - From: ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 10:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] name my car Brut...ah..now that smell takes me back, way back. I like that nameI like

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Brutand Brute...one smells more than the other but, in a pinch, I imagine you could drink either one. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 149K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: ms.300SD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Get a load of the luck that this poor sap has had with Honda *quality* http://cgi.ebay.ca/2001-Unsafe-Honda-Insight-Own-a-peice-of-History_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31839QQitemZ4613284728QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW At least if the winning bidder actually pays for the thing, hell recoup his

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread John W. Reames III
Did you move the shifter at all? If so, it might be the shift linkage bushings or the neutral safety switch. -j.

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: It's not just the Toyotas and Hondas, - when I owned a MB parts accessories mail order business I heard all kinds of things -- people would say, It's an $80,000 automobile - I should *never* have to check or add oil!!

Re: [MBZ] OT: SnapOn warranty

2006-02-26 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ratchet decided to let go. I smashed the nail on my pinky-finger, and will probably lose it in time--yes, it hurts. If you catch it while the blood is still pooling underneath (before it coagulates), take a small (3/32) sharp (brand new!) drill

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:11 AM, ms.300SD wrote: Come on, somebody! A coupla cans of Diesel purge, some good car wash, carpet vacuum and shampoo, some of that nice Meguiar's #25 wax, and some long cruises on the freeway, and I know she'd be a nice car.those two tanks! Anyone! I'll

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted toward the center at the top(like when car pushed down) or should I look for something else? Shocks are REALLY bad on this car for

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:34 AM, ms.300SD wrote: Brut...ah..now that smell takes me back, way back. I like that nameI like it alot ! Lynn OK Lynn, Who's the hunk that did the commercial? I don't know why Joe Namath comes to mind. Johnny B. I Mac

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 2:30 AM, Brian Chase wrote: For that matter, I was going to ask the cold-climate listers what they do about deciding whether to store their klattas in the winter, or drive them, and if they store them, do they start them like once a week, or do they pull out the

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-02-26 Thread Ed Booher
At this point, I'm about 3 cars away from renting an 18 wheeled hauler and heading West for a weekend *laughs* Oh ... right ... money, can't afford that. *sighs* On 2/26/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:11 AM, ms.300SD wrote: Come on, somebody! A coupla

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 2:37 AM, Brian Chase wrote: Sound like a bad connection somewhere? Or what? Brian 83 240D Try it in neutral (if its automatic), your shift linkage or neutral safety switch may be out of adjustment. In most cases this is an indicator that the starter solenoid is

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Bob DuPuy
My experience with several W126s has been that you can replace the shocks sub frame and diff monuts all you want and you'll only add a few mm to the ride height. If she is really ridin low in the rear look to springs pads or the spings themselves. A quicker cheaper but not so elegant way of

[MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread Bruce Lulfs
I am a new MB owner and could not buy a nice car. I got a 85 300 SD With the help of a new friend got it to run nice. I took it out for a short drive and made a fast stop ( Did not shut it off ) Walking back to the car I saw oil coming out fast. I got it back home ok looked under it and I could

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no bodies etc. Its a 420 so no SLS. It has always been my thought that if its sagging its usually the subframe mounts etc but wondered if REALLY REALLY worn out shocks could also cause a sag. John Berryman wrote: On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Will really worn out

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Trampas
Kaleb, You mean worn springs don't you? Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 9:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126 no bodies etc. Its a 420 so no

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, I mean shocks. Trampas wrote: Kaleb, You mean worn springs don't you? Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 9:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] sagging rear

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread James Zavesky
easy do it yourself fix just make sure you don't drop any of the grommet in the oil pan else you'll be removing the oil pan and will need an oil pan gasket that return oil area is made up of a flange and two telescoping tubes there is a gasket to the flange that connects to the turbo there is a

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 9:04 AM, Bruce Lulfs wrote: I am a new MB owner and could not buy a nice car. I got a 85 300 SD With the help of a new friend got it to run nice. I took it out for a short drive and made a fast stop ( Did not shut it off ) Walking back to the car I saw oil coming out

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
if its sagging its usually the subframe mounts etc but wondered if REALLY REALLY worn out shocks could also cause a sag. Well, I once removed the rear shocks entirely from the Chicken Wagon when chasing a mysterious rattle, and I don't recall that it sat any lower than normal. (Yes, it was the

Re: [MBZ] Flea's w126

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
http://hooptyrides.com/ Cool! I wonder if that kind of paint (or decal) job would enhance the Frankenheap or not. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
For that matter, I was going to ask the cold-climate listers what they do about deciding whether to store their klattas in the winter, or drive them, and if they store them, do they start them like once a week, or do they pull out the battery and really mothball them. I just park 'em, often

[MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-26 Thread Allan Streib
I know -- not another oil thread. I admit I don't normally read them myself, so I probably have missed discussion of this. So I do apologize if this is old news, but... I was at Wal Mart yesterday looking for Mobil 1 Truck and SUV and I noticed that it is now 5W-30 weight and no longer diesel

Re: [MBZ] Flea's w126

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Cool! I wonder if that kind of paint (or decal) job would enhance the Frankenheap or not. -- Jim Of course it would. Dumping a gallon of interior flat latex (any color) on it would be an enhancement. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 10:25 AM, Allan Streib wrote: It's a bit frustrating that they keep reformulating and relabeling these oils. Hopefully they are at least improving them in the process. So, for reference next time, what is the recommended M1 oil for an MB diesel? Do I need to hunt down

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Brian, I think you'll find that to be a pretty terrific number for a 240D. The best I've done in 50kmi with mine is 31.6mpg. I expect if I lived somewhere with no traffic so I could merge gently onto the highway or if I could force myself to drive 400 miles at 65mph I could do better

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Tom Scordato
I am not into naming my cars, but see it as fun and sentimental for those who do. Always thought if I did I would call it Janis for the great late singer Janis Joplin who said oh Lord wouldn't you buy me a Mercedes Benz, my friend all drive Porches, I must make immense...

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Always thought if I did I would call it Janis for the great late singer Janis Joplin who said oh Lord wouldn't you buy me a Mercedes Benz, my friend all drive Porches, I must make immense... That would be amends, and that would be a 450 SL, or so I've heard. Own your own 'Janis':

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread Jim Cathey
The best tank out of my 190D 2.2l so far is around 34mpg but its My wife's X 190D 2.2 5spd once returned 41mpg and regularly got 35mpg and up. So why am I hoping for better out of our to-be 2.5 5spd? Call me a dreamer, I guess! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: So why am I hoping for better out of our to-be 2.5 5spd? Call me a dreamer, I guess! -- Jim Because you're unemployed at present. I Hope you win the lottery and never need another job. Nothing wrong wishful thinking though.

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread Desert Rat
John, not to alarm you but there has been some real problems with MB and the early FSS (started in 98) system and not using Mobil 1. Sludging and engine damage resulted from these extended oil change intervals. MB lost a lawsuit and now have extended the warranties and picked up engine repairs

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 26 Feb 2006, Desert Rat wrote: If it were my MB, I would be sure it has Mobil 1 in the crankcase and change it out right now. It does have M1 in the crankcase -j.

Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
I guess each Wallymart is different - when I bought oil for my 300D they had M1 15-50 (in extended when I wanted regular), along with several other weights Delvac and a good selection of other oils - including Castrol Syntec and lots of dino oils. Don;t know ahout your location, but we have

[MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
Does anyone have any info on watching TV on a Mac? I know its done but that's all I know. I'd pay if need be but would prefer some free software. I'm hoping that hardware won't be necessary. I did a Google search and as usual was inundated with info. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
Desert Rat copied: Curt Raymond wrote: It's not just the Toyotas and Hondas, - when I owned a MB parts accessories mail order business I heard all kinds of things -- people would say, It's an $80,000 automobile Not a big deal, but it wasn't Curt that wrote that - it was me -- I don;t

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai vs MB

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
Sunil asked:what's an FSS car, and what's an FSS counter FSS stands for Flexible Service System and the FSS counter is the time mileage counter that keeps tracks of when a service is due. The most controversial use of FSS was in predicting when an oil change was needed - I believe by using

[MBZ] Idle noise

2006-02-26 Thread Stuart Saxonberg
Hi, everybody! Long time, no post. Lately, now that diesel prices have died down a bit, I fixed an electrical problem, and so on, I've been driving my 300D again, and I've noticed something making a big rattling noise at idle, from the engine compartment. That's not really new, of course - what

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread l02turner
One more thing about that link for TV I provided -make sure you read the Terms carefully - they have a strict no refund policy which always makes me nervous. Also, check out the channel list - while they advertise 750 channels some are in Albania, Argentina, Germany, etc. Anyway - just a

Re: [MBZ] Idle noise

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:29 PM, Stuart Saxonberg wrote: Hi, everybody! Long time, no post. Lately, now that diesel prices have died down a bit, I fixed an electrical problem, and so on, I've been driving my 300D again, and I've noticed something making a big rattling noise at idle, from the

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more thing about that link for TV I provided -make sure you read the Terms carefully - they have a strict no refund policy which always makes me nervous. Also, check out the channel list - while they

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
What he just said -- BTDT. On 2/26/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try it in neutral (if its automatic), your shift linkage or neutral safety switch may be out of adjustment. In most cases this is an indicator that the starter solenoid is about to completely fail.

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
Do the 603 and 602 turbo engines share this potential problem? OK everybody PAY ATTENTION to this free and handy advice: Unbolt the upper telescoping tube from the turbo and pull it down some. Put a HD gear type hose clamp around the bottom of the lower tube with the

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Johnny B, Here's one that I found via MacWorld site $125... Didn't read the fine print... http://www.macworld.com/news/2003/07/11/televio/ Take care, Chuck I Mac Too Phoenix AZ

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
No. take them out and see if there's a difference. Do the same on a car with good shocks. See if there's any difference. I don't think there will be. On 2/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, I mean shocks. Trampas wrote: Kaleb, You mean worn springs don't you?

Re: [MBZ] OT! TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hey Johnny, You might try this site. It's a Forum Format. Hope it helps. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=27482 Take care, Chuck I Mac Too.

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
actually I looked at it again and its really not sagging that much. Im going to replace the shocks and see what it does then go from there. OK Don wrote: No. take them out and see if there's a difference. Do the same on a car with good shocks. See if there's any difference. I don't think

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread jjayj
even on my PC's, i need a card with a tuner built in...ATI, etc -- Original message -- From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have any info on watching TV on a Mac? I know its done but that's all I know. I'd pay if need be but would prefer some free

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Christopher McCann
Sieglinde (zeeg-linda) = soft victory (a real German name). It's appropriate if its a car youve wanted for a while and it is sort of plane...like my personal little understated victory Chris Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1992 300D 2.5T, smoke silver, cream beige interior.

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread LT Don
What he said -- sometimes still there. On 2/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What he just said -- BTDT. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread Tom Scordato
amends I tried to spell check it but it did not work I am from the age johnny can not read or write sorry/Tom - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] name my

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Will really worn out shocks cause the rear end of a 126 to sag and have the wheels slightly tilted toward the center at the top(like when car pushed down) or should I look for something else? Shocks are REALLY bad on this car for starters. Has 160k miles. That's

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: Shocks dampen the re-bound of the springs, they don't hold anything up. Must be the springs ? Not actually true. Take a new shock and release the restraint. It will expand and it will require considerable force to compress it. New shocks exert maybe 30-50 lb of upward force

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/26/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm seeing tuners both with and without hardware. As always way too John, You *will* need a hardware solution. Period. You must get the TV data into the Mac in someway, whether it is a USB/Firewire dongle, or a full PCI card for a

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/26/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/26/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The SlingBox ... super cool device. It has the tuner and PVR software built into itself, then transmit shows across Ethernet to any On second review - The SlingBox takes live TV and transmits it

Re: [MBZ] TV for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread RDeafBoy
Johnny, Get Plextor ConvertxPX-TV402U-NA/MAC. I did my homework...It's more expensive than the Windows version...About $202-224 but shop Ebay or Buy .com. { I'm going to do my Africa films/pics with mine} Bob '83 240D

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 2:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi John, Don't understand it - I sent the email with the link twice and neither have come thru. Strange - Sorry - it was a place called NetspanTV once more - http://www.netspantv.com/ Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911,

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Tom Scordato wrote: amends I tried to spell check it but it did not work I am from the age johnny can not read or write sorry/Tom Did you check out the website? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: Do the 603 and 602 turbo engines share this potential problem? If they do, it's VERY rare (unlike the OM617.95 engine that ALL leak there usually by 100kmi). I've never had to repair either of mine (with just under and over 200kmi on them) and don't recall anyone ever

Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 3:05 PM, Ed Booher wrote: John, You *will* need a hardware solution. Period. You must get the TV data into the Mac in someway Maybe Time Warner Cable already has something available. I have a 17Flat Panel G4 iMac, so anything has to be external. FireWire probably

Re: [MBZ] TV for Mac

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 3:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Johnny, Get Plextor ConvertxPX-TV402U-NA/MAC. I did my homework...It's more expensive than the Windows version...About $202-224 but shop Ebay or Buy .com. { I'm going to do my Africa films/pics with mine} Bob

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat Replacement (OM602)

2006-02-26 Thread Dave M.
Hi Larry, I've never worked on a 602, and my 603's are similar, but not identical to yours. Anyway, here's a couple of possible tips: 1) I can RR this from up top - I pull the rubber intake snorkel (loosen the one clamp on each end), and that provides lots of room. There's also access from below

Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-26 Thread Dave M.
I posted about this exact topic a week or two ago. Short version is, Mobil is screwing with their formulas AGAIN. The Mobil-1 5W-40 is now re-named Turbo Diesel Truck formula. But I have yet to see this at any store, let alone in 5qt jugs at Wal-Mart. There's also a new 10W-40 'Extended

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Gary Hurst
it's almost never springs. springs is one of the lowest customer satisfaction items we sell as they almost never fix the problem they are bought to fix. I dread every time we sell springs as I know that more likely than not i will have an unhappy customer on my hands. doesn't matter whether

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread Kevin
On Sun, Feb 26, 2006 at 08:22:03AM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: no bodies etc. Its a 420 so no SLS. It has always been my thought that if its sagging its usually the subframe mounts etc but wondered if REALLY REALLY worn out shocks could also cause a sag. Is this regina's car that she

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-26 Thread John Berryman
On Feb 26, 2006, at 3:30 PM, ms.300SD wrote: Hi Friends, I was sitting here taking a break from the Anterior Pituitary hormones, the gonadotropins, the adrenocorticotropid hormones and the Thyrotropins to check the GMAIL to see if anyone wants to collect that car from Mosier.

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