Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Steve MacSween
on 5/7/08 17:56, Jeff Zedic at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, like most French peoples, they're pretty left...one of the things I like about them! They are left on most social policy except for language and immigration. Separatism (and in its milder form, what is generally called Quebec

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Our countries were not formed so differently. The United States was originally made from 13 very different colonies, each with its own currency, governments goals. And anyone who believes that these colonies were pulled together peacefully needs to study their history. Also, Canada was one

Re: [MBZ] Stick 201 gasser on Portland CL

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/671930741.html So what kind of mileage does one of these get? Probably mid-upper 20s if it's running right and you drive it carefully. I get 25-27mpg in my 16v, which doesn't have overdrive, but I don't drive over 65mph. Usually

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Howdy - Since my Topsider has a hose problem I thought I'd build one this time and ran across this Air Vacuum Pump at Harbor Freight Tools for $8.50 (pn 96677-2AYE) -- the Key on the catalog is AY9556. Those things can pull a pretty good vacuum. Not really good enough for

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Getting Rid of Malware/Virus

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Those are definitely viruse and they've come in via a MyWebSearch toolbar program. Remove it in add/remove programs in control panel. This website will allow you to get info on the viruses mentiones and their threat level.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread LarryT
Thx Mitch - Actually I failed to mention the pump is supposed to work with ACs - altho I suspect it would be marginal at best - but I understand your concern that it may pull too much vacuum and collapse my vacuum container. I might be able to re-use my topsider if I can find the right sized

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
There's no way that would ever happen. It would be a bloodbath and you would be defeated just like in 1812! hehe You ever want to see Canadians get really riled up, then tell them that the US will invade. We go from meek and mild to menacing in a picosecond! I believe the US tried three times to

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Allan, But it's your choice to fiddle or not to fiddle. Simply choose an environment you think looks nice and off you go. You'll fiddle a LOT more with MS than you do with Linux. Seems like I was always chasing some nonsense in Windows and haven't had to do that with Linux...not since cresting

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Thx Mitch - Actually I failed to mention the pump is supposed to work with ACs - altho I suspect it would be marginal at best - but I understand your concern that it may pull too much vacuum and collapse my vacuum container. You need a restriction to pull bucket bending

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
I just had a wonderful thought about using the venturi vac pump: My air compressor has a regulated output. All I have to do it dial down the air pressure to set the vacuum wherever I want it. And the $8 vac pump is lightweight, compact, and I can probably find a way to mount it to the lid of my

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Getting Rid of Malware/Virus

2008-05-08 Thread Robert Rentfro
Thanks, Jeff. My tired, old machine thanks you as well. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T.Getting Rid of Malware/Virus Those are

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Jeff Zedic wrote: I believe the US tried three times to invade and were beaten back each time, luckily for us. Mind you, we had a coalition of Brits, Canucks and natives and the advantage of height. And back then, Brits and Canucks had guns. ___

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Getting Rid of Malware/Virus

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Bob, Cnet forums is another good place to look. There's a lot of info on the viruses as well as real people's experiences in getting rid of them. http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6132_102-0.html?forumID=32threadID=254243messageID=2526669 My offer still stands to help you out via phone. Zedic

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Actually, didn't Bowling for Columbine say that Canada had more guns per capita, or a similar amount, than the US? The Brits have guns too. Unfortunately their standard issue wep in Afghanistan/Iraq tends to jam in the heat and doesn't like dust...go figure. Zedic

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Y'all are really overthinking the $2 sucker -- just use a shop vac (even my little portable works well). --R Mitch Haley wrote: I just had a wonderful thought about using the venturi vac pump: My air compressor has a regulated output. All I have to do it dial down the air pressure to set the

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread pm7088
Vacuum and Volume do not belong in the same sentence. How can you have an amount of nothing? Max vacuum is 1 atmosphere, period dot. after 32 it come only with sophisticated equipment. The reason you draw a vacuum in an A/C unit is to get rid the the water. You can not pull a deep vacuum

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread LarryT
The citizens of UK were disarmed a few years ago - and the crime rate went up. but we don;t want to start one of *those* threads ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread LarryT
you;re probably right - I'll try the shop vac before I do anything else. I have some hose that's a little on the small size - wrapping it with tape may allow it to work. Now I need to find one of the gas cans I have and modify it to attach the oil hose and the vacuum hose.. Thanks -- Larry

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so you got the engine fixed or whatever? tom savage wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: So how much do you want for the Passat sedan? Too bad it's not a wagon. I've been seeing 12 y-o wagons with 200k on them go for $8-10k. Here are some pics. What do you think? http://thomas.savage.org/passat/

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Gary Thompson
My problem is getting a big enough block of time where I don't need a vehicle. It is tempting to buy a $500 beater to drive around while I work on the MB. Between my wife's honey-dos and the kids' sporting events, my weekends aren't really my own these days. I've seen pictures of other evap

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Jim Cathey
worst fear is I'd break something getting it apart, and then have to wait a week or two to get the parts to get it back together. And that's where Shoe Goo comes in! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Copied this photo from mercedesshop. 'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has done/is doing this to my car. I may have to do it myself - 'just need to be patient. Wilton -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name:

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
I just used a regular plastic gas can, maybe 2 gal. The small vac hose end fits tightly in the pour hole. THe sucker hose barb fit nicely in the vent hole. I used the rigid poly tubing (3/8?) for the sucker end, it slides down the dipstick tube (though others report using a larger hose that

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Gary Thompson
Did I mention I'd also have to make sure my wife didn't see the work in progress? She'd have a major fit and be convinced I'd ruined the car. Of course, she doesn't have to drive it all summer either. If she did, she'd probably agree it's ruined now! Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 5/7/08, Wilton

Re: [MBZ] This 123 sure can tow

2008-05-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
You mean McCain - it's a GOP elephant. On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, Hillary getting towed around by a 123. Who'd a thunk it. --R Donald Snook wrote: Take a look at this photo. Who knew the 123 could tow so much Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Jim Cathey
My problem is getting a big enough block of time where I don't need a vehicle. It is tempting to buy a $500 beater to drive around while I work on the MB. Best of both: a $500 beater MB. Or are those all gone now? I've bought six in that territory, all diesels. [EMAIL PROTECTED], $350, $400,

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has done/is doing this to my car. It's your showroom perfect car. To them it's just another 20 year old heap they have to do a hateful job on. What about those two part sealants that supposedly epoxy

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Here we go: http://www.imcool.com/articles/aircondition/ac_sealants_p2.php John Keilly, of Keilly's Automotive, Bradenton, FL has been using the Keep-It-Kool sealant for over a year and has yet to find a “small” leak that can't be fixed. A small leak is where the system will still hold a 29”

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Not gone, my $400 240D will be coming home soon. I was also offered a free 240D that I'm starting to kick myself over. That one (I won't mention the owner to protect a good person) needs a radiator and some welding. If it were closer I'd have jumped on it although the last thing I need is my

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Gary Thompson
I've tried the Cliplight Super Seal Pro. Works OK for small pinholes. Unfortunately, given enough time, the seams in the MB evaporator will fail, causing long ugly cracks. There's no sealant I know of that will work for long. Kinda like trying to stop a windshied crack from running all the way

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond
I originally bought a topsider because I didn't have any outside electricity at the apartment complex. Once we bought the house I started using the shop vac as its quicker. Recently I went back to using the manual pump on the topsider. Why? Its quiet... I find changing the oil with the topsider

[MBZ] Vacuum pump for oil sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
If the oil sucker pump pulls too much vacuum, reduce it with an additional opening in the vac hose - not the oil evac tube - the vac hose from pump/vac to the oil receiver tank. BTW, 5/8 x 3/8 is a standard hose. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] Vacuum pump oil sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Doesn't take much vacuum to SIPHON hot oil. Whatever vacuum the pump produces can be VERY easily regulated. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Don, Just catching up on the digests. Before you take off the head you might want to check the timing chain and if that's good then check the injection timing. It sounds like the timing is retarded. Stretched timing chain can do that if everything else is OK. Then when you take off the head

Re: [MBZ] Buzzer

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Curt, I'm not an expert on the MB buzzer box as I've never had the pleasure of taking one apart but if what you saw was a small black box piece with two connections in there that would do the buzzing, you might want to get an after market add-on buzzer at someplace like Autozone or Advance

[MBZ] W123 PS Pump ?

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Larry, Jack up the front end of the car and check the bearings on the wheels. Grab the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock move the wheels back and forth, push on front and pull on back and then vice versa and see if they feel loose. A power steering pump usually sounds like a higher pitched whining then

Re: [MBZ] brake light in the dash on 115 300D

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Randy, If there is a pressure differential switch in the brake system you might get it to reset by stepping on the brake peddle real hard while standing still. You might even feel a small bump as the switch moves back to a neutral position, some GMs do that. Regular driving you may not be

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread MG
I though that was the one that was blood, sweat and tears. Manfred Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:45:53 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Foo, just plan on a long weekend of work and swap that puppy out. Change all the servos too -- and you will have a new AC system!

[MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
I have another car (91 350SDL) and PLENTY of time. I'm leaning strongly toward doing the swap myself. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump for oil sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: If the oil sucker pump pulls too much vacuum, reduce it with an additional opening in the vac hose - not the oil evac tube - the vac hose from pump/vac to the oil receiver tank. I've decided to build mine with a scrap of standard 1/2 ID x 5/8 OD copper house plumbing

[MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Donald Snook
I went out to start my $500 Buick Lesabre this morning and it wouldn't start. It would click once, but not start. I think it's the starter. It could also be the battery cable. These cars have a problem with a spacer in the cable that corrodes. I was dressed in my suit because I had to meet

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
I think I would load test the battery before I bought a new starter. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down I went

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's a nice lawyerly guy doing with a $500 Kaleb special that isn't even a Benz? On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:02 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went out to start my $500 Buick Lesabre this morning and it wouldn't start. It would click once, but not start. I think it's the starter.

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
Slumming! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down What's a nice lawyerly guy doing with a $500 Kaleb special

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
Although, one must admit, that in middle America, it may be considered more appropriate to drive a Buick - especially if our friend has any political aspirations. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, May

Re: [MBZ] brake light in the dash on 115 300D

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
I will try both of your ideas. I do use the parking brake most times when I park the car even though I am generally on pretty flat ground here. Just a habit. The parking brake light was working properly before I bled the rear brakes. I therefore doubt that it is the parking brake but one

Re: [MBZ] This 123 sure can tow

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, that was the part that confused me, but I looked at the ample posterior and determined she was in stealth mode, even without the fetching pant suit, trying to crash the party since she is being rejected in her own. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: You mean McCain - it's a GOP elephant.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump for oil sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
The container collapse is your visual cue that all is well in the vacuum world. I have mine finely calibrated so I know precisely how much vac it is pulling. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: If the oil sucker pump pulls too much vacuum, reduce it with an additional

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
I'd vote for a cable check, at the battery to begin with. Ground cable gets loose, no starty. --R I went out to start my $500 Buick Lesabre this morning and it wouldn't start. It would click once, but not start. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: I think I would load test the battery before I bought a new starter. I thought about that also, but it is not clicking fast like a low battery, it is just one click. But, I won't condemn the starter until I have exhausted the tests on the cheaper items. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: What's a nice lawyerly guy doing with a $500 Kaleb special that isn't even a Benz? I sold my wife's explorer because I wanted something else and she wanted my Expedition. I had a friend with this old buick, I offered him $500 and he took it. So, I figured I would drive it for a

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: it is not clicking fast like a low battery, it is just one click. Does the dome light go out when it makes that one click? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

[MBZ] For Sale: 1992 300D 2.5T

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
My brother has decided to be fiscally conservative (unlike the example I'm setting for him), and has decided he doesn't need two cars. So the 2.5T is officially for sale. 1992 300D 2.5T, 303k miles, Starkville, MS http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi/92_300D I want $5k, and it needs new

[MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 3:51 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has done/is doing this to my car. I may have to do it myself - 'just need to be patient.

[MBZ] Slot car cam

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
That first car looks like an old SL? --R http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/05/slot_car_cam.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Although, one must admit, that in middle America, it may be considered more appropriate to drive a Buick - especially if our friend has any political aspirations. That is true. Fred Thompson (from Tennessee) campaigned in his old red pickup for his Senate seat. I think though, I

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Me three. I have a very nice gigantic battery in my Dakota because the AAA guy didn't let the battery recharge after jumping it. My wife had left the interior lights on over night... The battery in it wasn't old. -Curt Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:28:59 -0500 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Stick 201 gasser on Portland CL

2008-05-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:53 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/671930741.html So what kind of mileage does one of these get? Probably mid-upper 20s if it's running right and you drive it carefully. That's kind of what I thought. Not great,

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well, Fred Thompson leased that red pickup truck just for his Senate campaign after making a similar assessment of what would be best in TN. He seemed to have pulled of the idea that it was authentic. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles

Re: [MBZ] Slot car cam

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: That first car looks like an old SL? Yep, and the 2nd car looks like an old Aston Martin, reminds me of Bond's DB5. I like the blue E-type too. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-08 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston SC J63
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Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Long guns, not handguns, IIRC, however never a good idea to accept The Big One's statistical assertions at face value. Mac on 5/8/08 8:25, Jeff Zedic at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, didn't Bowling for Columbine say that Canada had more guns per capita, or a similar amount, than the US?

[MBZ] OT: Valvoline Synthetic on sale @Checker, R134 too

2008-05-08 Thread jfreezn
For those that are not stuck on Mobil 1, this is a good deal. You can buy it at the sale price of $3.49/qt, and then get a rebate of $15/6 qts, making the price 99 cents for full synthetic. rebate is limited to 12 quarts. How they can sell this for 4 bucks a gallon, when diesel fuel is

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Loads of times I've had a battery with enough power to trip the solenoid (click) but not run the starter... -Curt Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:51:29 -0500 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Valvoline Synthetic on sale @Checker, R134 too

2008-05-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
For those that are not stuck on Mobil 1, this is a good deal. You can buy it at the sale price of $3.49/qt, and then get a rebate of $15/6 qts, making the price 99 cents for full synthetic. R134 is buy 2 get one free or about $6/can. No license required. Great deal on the R134, but the

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread Gary Thompson
Even a very good pro who does about one a week has told me it takes HIM 8-10 hours. Of course he charges for 18 book hours... If I use the common acceptable pro-to-me fudge factor, I'd have to plan on about 40 hours of labor, not including beer drinking and head scratching. Gary Thompson 1995

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Harry Watkins
Wilton, go here for a good heads up on a 123, even though I know you have a 124, http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W123Evaporator. It could be that someone has recorded a 124, don't know. Before you pick up a tool, pick up a camera EACH AND EVERY TIME and use it in the area of current work. Use

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get four colors of dog toe nail polish, it's very fast drying with bright colors. Use a dot or two on each side of diconnects and for position indicators. Now THAT is a great tip! This list never ceases to amaze me.

Re: [MBZ] W123 PS Pump ?

2008-05-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 7:44 AM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack up the front end of the car and check the bearings on the wheels. Grab the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock move the wheels back and forth, push on front and pull on back and then vice versa and see if they feel loose. I thought this was

Re: [MBZ] W123 PS Pump ?

2008-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I thought this was the quick and dirty check for loose ball joints. Am I totally confused? 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock is for ball joints. 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock is for steering (but most tie rod wear goes away when you jack up the car, so it's best done on the ground or

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
The verdict is in: the linkage rods was bent that comes up the firewall, which caused total loss of power. However, until they road test the car (again) it isn't clear yet whether this also accounts for the previous lack of fourth gear. Stay tuned... On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:48 AM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Correction: ONE linkage rod was bent. On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 5:29 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The verdict is in: the linkage rods was bent that comes up the firewall, which caused total loss of power. However, until they road test the car (again) it isn't clear yet

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
So, why was the linkage bent? Does not sound like something that should happen with daily driving. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 3:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
That is truly ridiculous. The engineers who design these things should be sent into the field to perform repairs on some of their designs. It might result in better design. Unfortunately, MB is not alone. I have done a Taurus heater core that required almost that level of dismantling and I

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-08 Thread Rolf
The vertical one? It is supposed to be bent... Is this you or a mechanic telling you this? -Rolf andrew strasfogel wrote: The verdict is in: the linkage rods was bent that comes up the firewall, which caused total loss of power. However, until they road test the car (again) it isn't clear

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: That is truly ridiculous. The engineers who design these things should be sent into the field to perform repairs on some of their designs. It might result in better design. Unfortunately, MB is not alone. I have done a Taurus heater core that required almost that level

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
It suffers from Peyronie's Disease, like Bill Clinton. --R R A Bennell wrote: So, why was the linkage bent? Does not sound like something that should happen with daily driving. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
I truly believe that anyone who can come up with a complicated mess like that can find a way to do it better. There should be some means of providing a panel on the firewall under the hood. Alternatively, move the thing forward into the console at the base of the dash. Minds that can build

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Cars are built for assembly, not repair. Benzes are a bit of an exception, but even there you have some horrendous jobs that really make you wonder. The antenna on my wife's Suburban broke off at the stud of the fitting on the end of the antenna cable, where the antenna attaches, by the

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: I truly believe that anyone who can come up with a complicated mess like that can find a way to do it better. Certainly, but the engineers were given design requirements that weren't 100% in their control. Ie, it has to fit under this dashboard, and you can't cut any

[MBZ] Free Fix! was Re: My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Donald Snook
Curt wrote: Loads of times I've had a battery with enough power to trip the solenoid (click) but not run the starter... as it turns out, it was a little spacer in the positive battery cable. They corrode and prevent good contact. I took it apart, scraped the corrosion off, put it back

Re: [MBZ] Free Fix! was Re: My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread R A Bennell
Nothing better than an inexpensive fix where you actually figured it out yourself and did not buy parts you did not need! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:13 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Electric Seat Adjustment

2008-05-08 Thread B Dike
Hi All, My daughter's 300SD (85?) electric seat adjustment (fore/aft) is kaput, and the seat is all the way back. Is there a manual override or workaround that would let me move the seat forward? Thanks, Bruce 82 300CD 358kmi 'His' 85 300CD 263kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' headed for

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Peter Frederick
It's a very long job, but there are only a couple places where you can do serious damage -- the bar that holds the switches above the climate control is a pain to get in and out, and it's gotten brittle by now. Can be solvent welded, but that takes a couple of days extra. When taking the

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread Peter Frederick
Not 6 hours. You can cut it down to 10 or so, I tihnk, with practice, but if you want everything put back properly, it takes a while. My mechanic buddy still takes two working days, but he's semi- retired. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-08 Thread Peter Frederick
Unplugging the idle control will only make it drop back to mechanical idle, it does absolutely nothing but regulate idle speed. No white smoke, no stumbles unless its' very intermittant, and if it is, you need to fix the broken wire. A bad head gasket at the front can easily hold oil

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread Peter Frederick
The reason for the location of the heater box is the same as it was in the W115 (changing the fan in that one would kill ya!) With the box dead center in the car, you get perfect air distribution with an absolute minimum of ductwork. It's also cheaper to install, and as I said, getting it

[MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Bill R
Driving by the ABC store tonight we read their sign: Make ABC your Mother's Day Headquarters. Fortunately I wouldn't have thought of that on my own. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 301k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
The Brits never had a big gun culture, obviously the baddies had shooters but didn't really use em. I don't know where you got the info that the crime rate went up because of disarming but the reason the crime rate is going up is due to drugs, with Carribean and, more so now, Eastern European

[MBZ] Anybody got a half-million mile diesel - with history?

2008-05-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi guys... The New York Times is looking for Half-Million Mile Mercedes-Benz Diesels.. An article is being developed about high mileage MB's. Anybody got one and want to step forward.. ??? Send a personal email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with your name, location, phone number, email

Re: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car let me down

2008-05-08 Thread Bill R
Some days just shouldn't happen. Sounds like the battery / connection / cables are bad BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 11:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] My $500 Kaleb Car

Re: [MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Sounds like a good plan, did you? --R Bill R wrote: Driving by the ABC store tonight we read their sign: Make ABC your Mother's Day Headquarters. Fortunately I wouldn't have thought of that on my own. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 301k miles

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Rich Thomas
The gun laws are extremely effective then! (That is sarcasm if you don't notice) I don't think he stated the cause of crime increase was the new gun laws, he pointed out that crime increased after new gun laws were implemented, the point of which were apparently were to decrease

Re: [MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Bill R
Fortunately my MIL is great [especially since she lives in an apartment attached to our house], so don't think I will need to. Then there was this: Reserve our Banquet Hall sign in front of the IHOP. Pure class. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
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Re: [MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
It's mostly a southern thing in the US. Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The states control/license the eh liquor stores In PA it's called a State Store as it is actually run by the State. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 160K

Re: [MBZ] OK, this one cracked us up

2008-05-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
In West Virginia, we referred to it as the place where Baptists shop wearing a disguise. On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 8:53 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's mostly a southern thing in the US. Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The states control/license the eh liquor stores In PA

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
Obviously criminals aren't gonna worry about gun laws unless those gun laws are tough tough, like 10 years in the big house for carrying an illegal weapon. At the moment the big thing here is bikers and their hangers on shooting each other for control of the drug trade. Government is bumbling

Re: [MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-08 Thread OK Don
Thanks - we'll exhaust all other options before pulling the head. The PO reports that it's been this way the last several years, and has not gotten any worse. He also reports that it doesn't miss at idle in the heat of the summer, only the other three seasons. On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:43 AM, MG

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-08 Thread Luther
Ditto. I'm not installing X. Luther On Wed, 07 May 2008 22:57:16 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Buzz ... I mean video as in XWindows runs. On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't need video just text Luther -- Luther KB5QHU

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