Zeitgeist wrote:
FWIW, I finally got tired of monkeying around with stock return lines
that never seemed to last more than a year with bio, and splurged for
the viton stuff. Ordered 10 feet from this site for $3.22/ft.
http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?partnum=5119K111+
Let us know how
On Wed, 17 May 2006, Loren Faeth wrote:
7x 603 078 01 41 (Injection pipe clips)
7x 601 078 26 41 (Injection pipe shims--trim them on one side)
2x 601 078 26 41 (Injection pipe clips)
1x 606 141 01 80 (Intake manifold gasket)
6x 017 997 41 48 (Bosch 1-460-210-321 O-ring, you may want
On Wed, 17 May 2006, Marshall Booth wrote:
Zeitgeist wrote:
http://www.mcmaster.com/asp/enter.asp?partnum=5119K111+
That looks like 1/8 viton .. 3.175mm.. sounds close enough. What about
abrasion resistance? How much pressure do those lines see-- it is gravity
rated only. (and also not bend
Did you ever get nervous because things seem too good?
Pulled an oil sample today, thanks again to Larry for his excellent oil
analysis kits. Maybe if I keep talking up these awesome kits he'll give me $1
off or something. LOL, just kidding Larry!
Anyway even after pulling the pittance
Global warming is fixing that, I was riding in November last year without even
putting the liner back in my coat.
Of course I was riding a couple weeks ago too but with 10 straight days of
rain... Now I'm gunshy, it didn't rain really today just a slight mist but it
could have...
-Curt
Probably a real Harley rider on drugs:)
Or perhaps he was trying to be your friend, you get all sorts on Harleys.
Once saw a bloke on a HD wearing what appeared to be Gucci loafers.
Hendrik
who always wore good footwear when riding
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL
transistors. Schematics are very scarce - Mercedes doesn't supply them
to anyone.
But they _are_ available, at least until the mid 80's.
-- Jim
Thanks, Curt! I always appreciate kind words!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm
Here are the manufacturers of a few major components:
Brake system - ATE or Bendix
Cooling system - Behr
Fuel system - Bosch
Radio - Becker
Climate Control - Behr
This is a little out of date.
Now, add:
Brakes/Lucas
Radiator/Valeo
Fuel controls/Siemens
I bought Yokohama tires for my LandCruiser at Tire Rack(good
prices, no sales tax) and had them installed at a new Super WalMart(new
balancing machines) with lifetime balance and rotation for $7.95/tire(I
think they have since stopped doing this for tires not purchased at WM) and
watched through
You are right, The clips and gasket have no bearing. I copied the whole
list from John's earlier post when he did his 606.
The 82 617 should have the newer style pump, because my 81 240D does. (not
vacuum governor) I am not sure if the delivery valves are hex or
serrated. Either way, the
I have HP in the owners manual: 143 @ 4600rpm...but none of the other
specshelp!
Thanks,
Chris
Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote:
Anyone have this on hand or know where I can find it?
YES!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned
I bought Harbor freight and JC Whitney equipment, a few patch supplies and I
now do my own.
After experiencing the same kind of bad things I hear about and read on these
lists, I am giving it a try. Actually, even though its grunt work, I get real
satisfaction from doing a quality repair.
I
My seats have a Recaro label on them!
It's hidden underneath a side panel nearest the door.
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
SoMine has the old trap removed, but replaced with the new oxidizing
catalyst...does that mean I use the higher trap removed numbers, or the
lower with trap numbers...or will it fall somewhere in between...or is it
unknown?
Chris
Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher
Christopher McCann wrote:
SoMine has the old trap removed, but replaced with the new oxidizing catalyst...does that
mean I use the higher trap removed numbers, or the lower with trap numbers...or will it fall
somewhere in between...or is it unknown?
DOES YOUR CAR HAVE A TRAP?
Marshall
I was thinking the same. 10' 4 gauge will work pretty well.
On Wed, 17 May 2006 20:01:01 -0500, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If it's 20ft of 4 gauge, cut them in half, buy an extra set of clamps,
and
make two sets of cables.
On 5/17/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
12
Does the shaking that the diesel engine does upon shutoff cause motor mounts
to wear out more quickly than in a gas engined car? I wonder about this
every time I shut off the engine. It would seem that it has to put a
considerable strain on things. Perhaps the mounts are designed to take it? I
am
None of mine shudder much unless the mounts are bad -- the 300D thumped
horribly until I got both mounts in, then it was very smooth. The 220D
and my brother's 75 300D both shut down nicely, but then they both have
new mounts.
Check yours -- the rubber should be significantly higher than the
You're quite right, Bob - this list can be a real hoot. If you go
deep enough into Bruce's pump to find an o-ring the pump's prolly due
for a trip to the test stand for recalibration. The copper seal for
that pump is 005 997 45 48 and the proper torque is *40-50 Nm on the
pipe connection in one
no. OK, got it.
Danke!
Chris
Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote:
SoMine has the old trap removed, but replaced with the new oxidizing
catalyst...does that mean I use the higher trap removed numbers, or the
lower with trap numbers...or will it fall
I thought that most shops had moved beyond using impact wrenches on wheels.
But maybe that's just what they tell you if you ask.
I bought some Fuzion tires from TireRack. Just wanted to save money. No
complaints yet. Supposedly from the makers of Bridgestone. I only have some
5k mi. on them yet
Very good tip.
Brian
On 5/17/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I bought Yokohama tires for my LandCruiser at Tire Rack(good
prices, no sales tax) and had them installed at a new Super WalMart(new
balancing machines) with lifetime balance and rotation for $7.95/tire(I
think they
Brian,
Don't trust Midas If you haven't done so, loosen each lug
bolt and retorque to the proper ft/lbs or lbs/ft (whichever) I
think 80-85 is recommended. Wiser minds will probably chime
in
Some shops will use torque bars on their impact wrenches that (I'm
I asked for a bid from my local Mercedes dealer (Yakima, WA) to replace the
timing chain in my 1987 300D turbo, 300K miles. The first response I got was
that it was not needed unless the timing chain was making lots of noise. I then
told him, that as far as I knew, I should replace it because
One of the list subscribers has mentioned that he lives in Mexico.
This evening, I ran across
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MEXICO_VOTE_OF_FEAR?SITE=APSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULTCTIME=2006-05-17-06-12-44
which paints a pretty bleak picture of things down there.
Is this an accurate
Actually, it didn't feel like it was adjustable, rather it felt like I
forced it. So just wondering out of my sense of curiosity.
Brian
83 240D
I'm pleased you mentioned it. I've fiddled endlessly with the hinges on my
glovebox, moving them in and out to get the confounded door to shut
You know, I didn't think to try to adjust the hinges. I just thought to
adjust the latch. I will look into that.
Euan, you have a 5 speed, manual transmission wagon? That's a nice
automobile.
Brian
83 240D
On 5/18/06, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, it didn't feel like it was
Furthur investigation reveals that sometime at idle #1 ( the low
compresion cyl ) injector hammers . This is consistant with a low
compresion cyl ( according to the troubleshooting guide for my 180D ).
At higher engine speed the nailing disappears.
I would like to avoid actioning the cyl head
Tomorrow, I'm going to look at a manny tranny 1983 240D that's been run out
of oil. I'm interested in the tires/wheels and the headlight doors, but
will most likely part the rest out or sell it whole. It's complete, red
(other than one silver door), with beige interior. If you're interested
Neal -
Along the same line of thought as Jim, how about measuring the OD of the
new rotor. Could it possibly be too great of a diameter and sometimes
under the right conditions be rubbing inside the caliper?
Barry
after the rotors were replaced, this noise appeared.
Well, just reading the
On Wed, 17 May 2006, Bob DuPuy wrote:
Geez guys catch your breath, Bruce was asking about an 82 300CD. last
time I check they came with the 5 cyl 617 engine! I remember a copper
seal but not an O-ring on those. I wish I was an EPC Guru and could
check for sure.
OOOPS. Sorry. The 61x's use an
On Wed, 17 May 2006, Zeitgeist wrote:
I got the tip from some folks over at MB-Shop. Apparently they've
been running it for over a year with no problems. I just got tired of
these things wearing out every year when running bio. Hell, even with
straight dino they don't last that long. Late
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Does the shaking that the diesel engine does upon shutoff cause motor mounts
to wear out more quickly than in a gas engined car? I wonder about this
every time I shut off the engine. It would seem that it has to put a
considerable strain on things. Perhaps the mounts are
RICHARD FIne wrote:
I asked for a bid from my local Mercedes dealer (Yakima, WA) to replace the
timing chain in my 1987 300D turbo, 300K miles. The first response I got was
that it was not needed unless the timing chain was making lots of noise. I then
told him, that as far as I knew, I
Peter Merle wrote:
Furthur investigation reveals that sometime at idle #1 ( the low
compresion cyl ) injector hammers . This is consistant with a low
compresion cyl ( according to the troubleshooting guide for my 180D ).
At higher engine speed the nailing disappears.
I would like to avoid
Very interesting exotic car page, just the page of M's includes lots and lots
of MBZ and Maybach content, very nice article on the C111. Interesting to see
that a 2005 Marcos still looks a lot like a 1970 Marcos, but now weighs over
2000lb and has a 350 Chevy. Pic of the only four wheel
Barry,
Both rotors were replaced at the same time and only the left has been
a problem. Last night I switched rotors and on my ususal drive to work
got the same results on the left side. I dropped the car at my local
shop and asked for someone to give it drive until they hear the noise.
(other than one silver door), with beige interior. If you're
interested in
any parts, let me know.
If inexpensive enough, the missing AC parts for our never-left-home
teenager of a 240D are suddenly a lot more interesting than they were.
Yesterday I recharged the AC on a couple of our daily
Here are a couple of diagnostic tests to help you.
#1 Determine which cylinder is missing at idle by cracking open the injector
lines.
#2 Do your valve adjustment, look at cam to make sure lobes are good.
#3 Do compression check.
#4 Squirt ATF in cylinder then spin over to get excess out.
#5
On May 17, 2006, at 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
While I guess the basic premise there will tend to be correct in
more urban areas maybe in places with a large blue collar
population I think you'll find nearly as many drunks falling off
Harleys and going splat with no helmet or with just
I'm pleased you mentioned it. I've fiddled endlessly with the hinges
on my
glovebox, moving them in and out to get the confounded door to shut
flush
with the dashboard. Fat chance.
Yeah, hinges, bumpers, and latch hook all are adjustable, along with
attempting to rebuild and/or tighten up
On May 17, 2006, at 10:05 AM, lee wrote:
There are only two kinds of
biker, those who have parted ways with their bike at speed, and
those who
eventually will if they keep riding. It is an enlightening
experience if you
survive it.
Lee
And you have the road rash scars to
On May 17, 2006, at 10:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A warped rotor? Something in the brake hydraulics? I
guess it's time to switch rotors as a test as I'm getting a bit
tired of
replacing parts with no effect. Thanks for the help .
Neal,
How about the rear wheel bearings?
timing chain in my 1987 300D turbo, 300K miles. The first response I
got was that it was not needed unless the timing chain was making lots
of noise.
He's right, modulo the measured chain stretch also being OK. At that
mileage it's worth a check, especially since you know it hasn't been
After recharging our SDL the compressor was definitely cycling when set
on MIN, even though the 52-degree vent temperatures aren't really that
low. It may be that the evaporator temperature sensor is a bit out of
whack, I've heard of this happening, but spot-checking it by getting a
real
Jim,
The compressor will cycle based upon a high pressure cut off too.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 8:57 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] 126 AC system
After recharging
Thats good to know Bill,
I had a ball joint and tierod end done not too long ago so hopefully tomorrow
dear wifey is going to get the car in for an alignment and saturday I'll get
some new sneakers on her.
Friday driving home in the rain as the puddles were first getting huge I
found
Now Marshall - first you tell us not to let the engine idle for more
than a few minutes (carbon build-up), then now you're advocating not
turning it off (like the big rigs). I guess that means we need to
tag-team drive the cars - keeping them in motion! Suburban 24 hours of
Le Mans style?
One
On May 18, 2006, at 9:21 AM, lee wrote:
And you have the road rash scars to back-up this statement?
Including a bit of Phoenix ashpalt still embedded in my hand after
30+ years.
For my own sake, I certainly hope you're wrong. I've ridden so many
miles for so many years that it would
The account of the violence in Atenco is, to the best of my knowledge,
incomplete and innacurate. I have been following this issue, as I am
interested in the Zapatista movement.
What happened is that flower sellers were peddling their wares in the outdoor
market, and a large number of police
Since I'm stumped after all the manipulations I dropped the car at my
inde to test drive and maybe their trained ears can define the problem.
Since switching the rotors didn't change anything I looking at all
possibilities.
Neal
John Berryman wrote:
On May 17, 2006, at 10:22 AM, [EMAIL
Someone sometime in the past suggested going to a welding shop and
getting some cast-off welding cables (apparently they replace them
occasionally for some reason) and putting some clamps on, then you have
a pretty stout set of cables for very little dinero. The welding cables
are like 0
There is/was a red CD in the neighborhood I (used to) see occasionally,
very nice condition. Young couple driving it. There is a silver one
too, in pretty decent shape.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Someone asked whether the 300CD came in red. We had a local (D.C.) dentist
(vanity plate -
I can't imagine why it is a bad idea. The only problem is that copper
sells for almost $4.00 a pound now, so the welding shops will probably
NOT give it away. The good clamps are about $10 for a set of two. You
will spend $20 on clamps and a bit on the wire. If you do not count your
labor, it will
Lee - Thank you for the input. As I have commented before on this list, one
of my post-grad profs said that he preferred the controlled press of Kenya
to the illusion of a free press in America. At least he always knew what
was really happening by reading the headlines - but never the stories.
The compressor will cycle based upon a high pressure cut off too.
That could do it. My test refrigerant tends towards higher than
R12 pressures, at least in that car. (A few more years and maybe
the test will be over. Just about the time the car is retired
ought to do it...)
-- Jim
I use welding cable for my jumper cables...Combined with a set of heavy
duty clamps from NAPA I can start any kind of car even without it's own
battery or my vehicle running...Big wire means big amperage to get the
job done. No bad about it.
Mike
- Original Message -
From:
I use welding cable for my jumper cables...
Welding cable, plugs, and sockets are what I used in my big
generator to manage the 1-phase/3-phase conversion. Not much
else out there to handle a 150A circuit in the way of switches
and such, not economically anyway. Welding cable ought to be
good
In a message dated 5/18/2006 8:40:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I use welding cable for my jumper cables...
Welding cable, plugs, and sockets are what I used in my big
generator to manage the 1-phase/3-phase conversion. Not much
else out there to handle a
I've been riding Harleys for 33 years. I don't get into pissing
contests with anyone over anything. If I see someone riding any bike
I think kewl, they're getting the wind in their face and having a
good time.
I also drive Mercedes Benz cars and use Apple Computers. There are
good reasons
Anybody ever successfully disassemble one? Replaced the one in my '87
TD when I found it wasn't functioning altogether correctly after
getting it back from accident repairs. Guess I'm wondering if a shard
from the shattered reservoir might have made it thru the pump and
clogged a port in the
Oh yeah, and the Mobil 1 is watered down, etc, etc.
Good grief!
On 5/18/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Really? I would think a Michelin was a Michelin. Do they provide a
lower spec tire specifically for Wal Mart?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Their tires are also not of the same
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
While welding cable is good because it is flexible, and usually 00 or
bigger, I have read that it is not ideal for 12V DC use because the strands are
very fine and DC current travels down the core of the wire. IE: larger
diameter strands are better, within reason,
I put a set of Goodyear light truck tires on my old 68 Chevy pickup at WalMart
a couple of years back. No problems
so far. They seemed much more professional about the whole thing than most tire
shops that I have dealt with in
recent years. They were quite apologetic about the fact that their
I'm looking at the manual on CD, and I'm trying to figure out how to relate
the engine number that I see on my engine block to the numbers that they
provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such as: engine
numbers: 601, 602, 603
My entire enginge number is 616 912 102 681 24
I
Hang the gas prices:
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-Club-Coupe.htm
RLE
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I'm looking at the manual on CD, and I'm trying to figure out how to relate
the engine number that I see on my engine block to the numbers that they
provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such as: engine
numbers: 601, 602, 603
My entire enginge number is 616
Casey,
I switched to 1/8 in hi pressure fuel line earlier this year for the very
same reason, but too soon to tell if it works. I have been running straight
bio for some time and it plays havoc with a number of things besides rubber,
i.e., tank filters, delivery valve and sundry other
On Thu, 18 May 2006 05:26:43 -0400 (EDT) John W. Reames III
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 17 May 2006, Bob DuPuy wrote:
Geez guys catch your breath, Bruce was asking about an 82 300CD. last
time I check they came with the 5 cyl 617 engine! I remember a copper
seal but not an O-ring on
Uh, negative on the Mobil 1, but it's well known in the auto trade that the
Michelin tires sold through discount outlets (Wal Mart, in Canada also
Canadian Tire) are produced offshore in the Third World.
In the case of Michelin, I know at one time the tires they sold to the
discounter market even
On Thu, 18 May 2006 12:04:05 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
While welding cable is good because it is flexible, and usually 00 or
bigger, I have read that it is not ideal for 12V DC use because the
strands are very fine and DC current travels down the core of the
wire. IE: larger diameter
On Thu, 18 May 2006 14:07:55 -0500 Zoltan Finks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm looking at the manual on CD, and I'm trying to figure out how to
relate the engine number that I see on my engine block to the numbers
that they provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such
as: engine
So, Michelin has a different warranty on tires purchased at discount
outlets? Wouldn't Tirerack be the ultimate Discount Outlet? Are they
produced offshore as well?
Sorry, but I am not in the auto trade. Where can one look up this well
known fact to verify this rumor?
On 5/18/06, Steve MacSween
These sorts of stories are why I ultimately stopped riding and sold my
Goldwing. The older I get the slower I heal
and (hopefully) the smarter I get. I cut myself with with a biscuit jointer in
my workshop and it really only bit
one finger but it is a reminder that does not go away. It was one
I think they key thing is that are different models of tires.
Michelin is a brand name. Just cause they make a really great tire,
doesn't mean they don't make some really crappy ones as well.
I don't exactly consider B.F. Goodrich to be my favorite tires, but I'd
consider them a good name.
Well, if it's warm out, I'm quite possibly in shorts and a t-shirt.
I didn't spend all the money for real protection with some sort of armour
in it, so in my mind, if the bike goes down, I'm doubting that pair of jeans
are going to make a whole heck of a lot of difference. Maybe I'll have an
My my, counsellor, would this be a good time to suggest you switch to decaf
;-)?
If you want to find out about something in the auto trade, then I'd suggest
you sit around and chew the fat with people who work there. That would be a
good start. Or have close friends in it who share information.
Agree 100 percent Levi,
Point is Michelin doesn't make a XXX tire for everone but Wallyworld
and then let Wallyworld sell a XXX tire which is inferior to others.
Just not going to happen.
Bought Kuhmo's recently from Tirerack mounted and balanced and then
drop shipped to my Indie. Great tire
Hello Levi,
I really like Tire Rack but I find that in West Virginia that shipping to my
local indy eats up the cost saving and that the similar tire from Wal-Mart is
cheaper counting 6% sales tax. The last couple of sets I ordered from Tire
Rack were well over comparable tires at Wal-Mart.
Ah! Very good. Yes, I do think that I have the correct CDs. I'm using disk
#2, and it allows me to choose my specific vehicle: 83 240D.
So the engine nos. in the PDFs don't apply to me because they are referring
to the same engine, only in a newer model vehicle?
Okay. I'll move forward from
It's no secret that Walmart wants cheap products from their suppliers that
last 1 season and then require replacement. People expect more than 1 year
from tires, but I suspect they are working on that too.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/open_snapper.html
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On
On Thu, 18 May 2006 10:08:12 -0700, you wrote:
Note:
Wall Mart no longer sells SNAPPER lawnmower. SNAPPER refused to drop
price, which would have required a quality reduction.
Do you think the John Deer at Home Depot is the same machine as that
at a John Deer dealer?
Several years ago, I needed
The new Serpentine Belt I installed (purchased from Rusty) is noisey (it
squeals) at idle. Since the tension is not adjustable and the WSM says to
*not* use a belt dressing, what is the fix? The old one was quiet - it
looked like it would break at any moment, but it was quiet. ;-)
TIA --
Well I headed over to little rock and checked out that 91 2.5 turbo that
luther passed on. Y'all would cry if I told you how much I snagged it
for. Lets just say it was way under his asking price/bottom dollar.
Very nice body, VERY nice interior, tires look pretty new, smokes and is
not
On May 18, 2006, at 9:55 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Someone sometime in the past suggested going to a welding shop and
getting some cast-off welding cables (apparently they replace them
occasionally for some reason) and putting some clamps on, then you
have
a pretty stout set of cables for very
Copper clad steel
~
~High voltage power lines often take advantage of the skin effect by
~using a steel core. Steel is strong, but a relatively poor conductor.
~Because of skin effect, though, the AC current flows mostly through the
~outer part of the wire, which is usually aluminum, and the
Levi - Just a word of caution. I bought my wife a scooter - 25 MPH max - a
few years ago. Had a good helmet coming, but the neurosurgeon said it would
not have mattered much. From a @25 MPH wreck [car pulled out in front of
her] she has permanent brain damage. We are fortunate she is pretty
I bought these instead.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?
sw=falsecs=185pc=28856rd=15ar=65
I'll let y'all know what I think of them after some miles.
I personally never heard much about Falken Tires, so I asked around
and got
provide in the PDFs - for example, the PDF has numbers such as: engine
numbers: 601, 602, 603
My entire engine number is 616 912 102 681 24
I don't see 601, 602, 603 in my engine number.
Because you have the venerable iron-headed 616 4-cylinder engine. The
617
is the 5-cylinder version, and
Im still not sure if it has a blown head gasket or just delivery valves.
After getting it good and warmed up it seems it idle worse than when
cold. Also, the oil pressure will drop WAY down at idle and not hit 3
till about 2k or so. The oil level is REAL high, not sure why. I
suppose its
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