Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread PM7088
Propane is a good power adder, used all the time on PowerChoke that drag race. In you car, I would imagine you would want to use it for more that a quick 10 second boost. That being the case, you should check with Rusty on volume discount for pistons ;-( Pete Terrible eh? The

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am not looking at a lot...maybe a 1/2 psi at full throttle. Monitoring egt's should prevent any meltdown related catastrophes. I am not looking at a huge power boost. Just looking to add a small amount to work as a catalyst and provide a complete burn of the diesel fuel. Mike

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You are correct, Kaleb. Mike -Original Message- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:13:35 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ??? propane injection will work fine on non turbo's as well from what I have

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Manfred, somehow you were grossly misinformed. Propane injection can benefit almost any diesel. propane simply acts as a catalyst allowing for a more complete burn of the fuel being injected. I have spoken with several folks running propane on 6.2's and all say it is the very best mod they

[MBZ] Puffy Shirt Spray Removal

2008-07-23 Thread LWB250
Just got my new company car, a nice top of the line Crown Vic. As I prepare to do my Mercedes Martha Stewart thing to it, I was wondering if anyone knows what it takes to get the damned clear detailing spray they hose down the engine compartments with off of the surfaces. It's got the stuff

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Hi Peter - Who did the conversion / how easy was it? What parts were replaced? i.e. new hoses? What kind of 300D? 124/123? Thx - 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] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: somehow you were grossly misinformed. Propane injection can benefit almost any diesel. propane simply acts as a catalyst allowing for a more complete burn of the fuel being injected. I have spoken with several folks running propane on

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Use freeze 12 I have been disappointed EVERY time I converted to 134 At 09:19 PM 7/22/2008, you wrote: Summer's here and it's hotter than my 1983 380 SL A/C seems to want to handle. 1. find R-12 2. convert to R-134 3. other suggestions. Thanks . David W. Hibbert

Re: [MBZ] 123 Odo repair/ what kind of super glue wicks good?

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Red Locktite has worked very well for me. Peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 23, 2008 12:51 AM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Odo repair/ what kind of super glue wicks good? In a message dated 7/22/2008 5:58:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Frederick
W124. I did it myself -- flushed the condenser and emptied the compressor, refilled with 6 oz of PAG 46 per the Nippondenso recommended oil. Had been converted before by dumping in some ester oil, I suspect, and screwing on a conversion fitting, but only on the low side. Since I was

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Where do you get all the parts and solvents, esp the o-rings? I asked at the auto parts store once if they had kits of them, or what, and he said you just had to look through whatever they had and get the right ones. That would mean taking out all the old ones, and seeing what might be

[MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread David Hemsley
Does anyone know what tool is required to remove and then replace an EHA Valve? Does anyone know of an instruction sheet (for dummires) covering the removal and replacement of this vehicle's auxiliary fans and condenser? I have the 124 Service Manual Cds but am not able to find what I need

Re: [MBZ] vote on Don's next car.

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
Always another way to look at it. A silver lining, so to speak. But, if he needs something reliable to drive for the moment, it might prove to be an unhappy experience if it turns out to be trouble. And, does Donald have a place to store a parts car? One of my problems is limited parking. I

Re: [MBZ] vote on Don's next car.

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
That means, it is time to buy. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:33 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] vote on Don's next car. The bottom has not just hit the V8's, it has

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
O-rings are available from Rusty, as is most of the stuff for any MB At 09:46 AM 7/23/2008, you wrote: Where do you get all the parts and solvents, esp the o-rings? I asked at the auto parts store once if they had kits of them, or what, and he said you just had to look through whatever they

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, yeah, duh, I know that, but what I was looking for was a kit of all of them for my car. If I asked Rusty for a kit of AC repair bits per Peter would that suffice? Would he have to go looking for every one, or do they all come together? --R Loren Faeth wrote: O-rings are available

[MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Christopher McCann
Could y'all chime in with the pro's and con's of this particular vehicle. I may want to sell the SD for something newer (courier driver - contract MAY require '93 or newer vehicle - as if all '93 and newer vehicles are reliable). Anyway, this looks like an option, but I don't know much about

[MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Glenn Brown
For those who might face a similar issue at some point, DON'T do what I did. My idle speed increased to ~1K RPM after a recent valve adjustment, so I adjusted the idle set screw and the verticle linkage. When this had little effect, I adjusted two other links in the erector set accelerator

Re: [MBZ] State cellphone laws

2008-07-23 Thread Glenn Brown
NY has a ban on cell phone use while driving as well, but they do not enforce it as I had seen perpetrators using cell phones while a police car was sitting at the same intersection as I was. As long as the state legislators feel that they need to do this, these laws will not be enforced or

[MBZ] R134

2008-07-23 Thread Glenn Brown
From what I experienced on a recent trip, I believe I need my R134a topped up. Since I've never done this, is there anyone who can provide 1) Whether or not I can do this myself?, and 2) The specifics? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
I think Rich and I are considering the same thing - gathering all the parts (for my 91 300D W124) before starting. With all the parts I;d feel better about giving them to my AC specialist and having them do the upgrade. Are the barrier hoses replaced as well? How is the flushing done? Use

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 9:41 AM, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those who might face a similar issue at some point, DON'T do what I did. My idle speed increased to ~1K RPM after a recent valve adjustment, so I adjusted the idle set screw and the verticle linkage. When this had

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Glenn, I presume from your description, that you have a Diesel with the swing tube intake and you are talking about the linkages to the intake butterfly. Those linkages have specific lengths specified in the appropriate engine manual. The manual also has instruction about adjusting the idle

Re: [MBZ] R134

2008-07-23 Thread PM7088
Helps if you share Car make, Model Year with us. I used to have the 134a level adjusted every 2 years on my 300SDL as preventive Maintenance. The tech would draw vacuum for 1/2 hour and refill. It worked fine, cost about $30. Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
i don't believe there is a kit. I think there is an opportunity for Rusty to assemble kits and sell them. If you buy a new expansion valve, it has the appropriate orings with it. I lost one inside the cowl of one 124. I was able to buy a McParts kit that had the right size oring. Rusty's

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
210.025 chassis, 606.962 engine, 702.608 transmission. Overall a wonderful car. 6 airbags including head curtain. Germany was on a green kick when they made it. Paint sucks. Dings turn into rust spots within days. Upper front spring mounts rust even if you don't expose the car to road salt. Hard

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: Could y'all chime in with the pro's and con's of this particular vehicle. I think it's the first MBUSA diesel that could easily out accelerate a 190 turbo. 606, turbocharged and intercooled IIRC. I think they had the biodegradable wiring straightened out by 1999,

Re: [MBZ] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Color is independent of material -- the old ones were butyl rubber, I think, and deteriorate in the presence of the ester or polyalkyl-ether oils. Fluoropolymer o-rings will work fine with either, and are often filled with green pigment instead of carbon black so you can tell that they are the

Re: [MBZ] R134

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
I agree with a later post responding. You should likely have the vacuum pump hooked up for a while. We tried to do my old MB and the pressure is too high for it to suck the gas in. We just wasted a couple of the small cans trying. My brother in law can bring the vacuum pump from his work but we

Re: [MBZ] R134

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Frederick
You can just add more with one of the adapter kits sold at all McParts. It will have a low side fitting and a can tap (and they even sell a large can with attached fitting for one-shot use). Hook up to the low side with the compressor running and freon will slowly migrate from the can to the

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Also, - you *must* have the engine at operating temp before considering idle adjustments -- And with gas engines, the ignition settings must be accurate - 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

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Hi Dave, Is there any preventative maintanence to keep the spring perchs from rusting? Do they rust just from moisture in the air and rain? Seems to be such a nice car to have built-in problems such as that -- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber

Re: [MBZ] the SL

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the guy is in Germany too. Assuming he buys it, he is wanting to to a bank wire transfer. Assume I would have to give him my account number. Not sure how safe that is. Anybody BTDT? Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, buyer was fake, SL is still for sale. Good thing

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
From what I can tell, the metal is thin and flexes enough to crack the paint and let moisture in. Once it's in, the moisture migrates under the paint so you get patches that look sound but are rusted underneath several inches away from any visible cracks. Mine came from Dallas and had started to

Re: [MBZ] the SL

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, you need to do it!! Redghost wrote: I am still working on SWMBA to get it to $3750. I have oldest child who could use the highway miles for driver licensing. Take the bus out to Claremore, visit okie acres and then take a 70 to 25 north to 80 then onto 84 and 97 to 90. Should be

Re: [MBZ] eBay bidding history

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It always masks other bidders but allows you to see your ID. Craig McCluskey wrote: In bidding on eBay, I've noticed that some other users' identities are masked, but mine is not. One auction on which I was bidding had a history of: a***s Jul-20-08 19:14:22 PDT a***r Jul-19-08 11:42:54

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its the 606 turbo, will have the electronic transmission that goes out about every 150k miles or so. Will also have the exploding spring perches. Christopher McCann wrote: Could y'all chime in with the pro's and con's of this particular vehicle. I may want to sell the SD for something newer

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
Up until a year ago, the MB dealer here was telling everyone that it had Lifetime transmission fluid that never needed to be changed. Interestingly - there is no transmission dipstick and no drain plug on the torque converter. It's no wonder they only last 150k. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 23,

Re: [MBZ] the SL

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
Go talk to your lawyer. He should be able to have it deposited to his trust account. I did that with an estate matter that we handled for a client who was a beneficiary in an estate in Finland. It was not a real problem. We had to provide numbers but when I asked, my bank understood. The monies

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread MG
Could be but when I was looking for kits a few years ago all I could find was ones for turbos and there were quite a few companies selling them. Safety issues? I don't know. Manfred Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:13:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] propane injection will work

[MBZ] Engine Shipping

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Came across this ShipAnEngine.com where they will ship an engine anywhere in US for $225 - $325 --- No affiliation yada, yada - 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] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Christopher McCann
That stinksis there an ATF filter? Is it replaceable? Is there ANY way (short of dropping the tranny) to get fluid out and put the same amount back in (since you can't check with a dipstick)? What were they thinking? Electronic, less moving parts, less need to lubricate, hence the

Re: [MBZ] Engine Shipping

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
Much more fun to just go get it though. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:20 PM To: 911/993/996; The FerrariList; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Engine Shipping Came across this

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread John Robbins
Christopher McCann wrote: That stinksis there an ATF filter? Is it replaceable? Is there ANY way (short of dropping the tranny) to get fluid out and put the same amount back in (since you can't check with a dipstick)? They've changed their minds about the transmission and there is (IIRC) a

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
I think they were thinking synthetic fluid. It should run over 100k miles. Out of warranty, the original owner will get rid if it before the trans pukes.. NO problem, do it Remember these are the bean counters running the company. At 03:30 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: That stinksis there

[MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So I will be delivering Craigs new car to him this weekend. Figure if I go out that far wondered if there was anything to see along the way? Anything of interest out in the desert? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL,

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Rolf
What car is this on? The FSM is pretty specific about how to adjust your linkage for the W123. -Rolf Glenn Brown wrote: For those who might face a similar issue at some point, DON'T do what I did. My idle speed increased to ~1K RPM after a recent valve adjustment, so I adjusted the idle set

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So I will be delivering Craigs new car to him this weekend. Check for old mbzs on craigslist santa fe/abq? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
Also probably a bit of a nose in the air issue. Tell the folks looking at buying the fancy and expensive new Mercedes that unlike other cars, theirs is so good that one need not check things like the transmission fluid level. A lot of people these days would not want to do so or have any clue

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
I don't think you will going as far as Gallup, but there is a great native craft store downtown in Gallup. Beware of native pottery made in china. At 04:00 PM 7/23/2008, you wrote: So I will be delivering Craigs new car to him this weekend. Figure if I go out that far wondered if there was

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Near Taos is a big canyon, and Taos has some good restaurants. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So I will be delivering Craigs new car to him this weekend. Figure if I go out that far wondered if there was anything to see along the way? Anything of interest out in the desert?

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
dave walton wrote: Up until a year ago, the MB dealer here was telling everyone that it had Lifetime transmission fluid that never needed to be changed. Interestingly - there is no transmission dipstick and no drain plug on the torque converter. I believe it was Marshall that said mbz's

Re: [MBZ] the SL

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Kaleb, Depending on the kinds of accounts you have, your bank may also offer this type of escrow account service. All they do is establish a dummy account that can only receive funds via wire xfer - once the money is there you can withdraw it/xfer it to your regular acct. Larry T (66 MGB, 74

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread LarryT
Randy wrote about people who think theirs is so good that one need not check things Sadly, there are people out there who think spending $80k for a car means the oil will never need changing or checking - amd that's why some MBs we come across have black oil (in gas cars) and fail to shift

[MBZ] OT: What a week...

2008-07-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Monday morning my wife woke up to bad stomach cramps. I called the ambulance around 3am. Today the dog had to go for shots, he had a bad reaction to one of them and started vomiting. We spent most of this afternoon at the vet's watching Buster (the dog) barf... Fortunately today was a work at

Re: [MBZ] OT - Lawyers and the price of oil

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
Yes - I think it would lessen the hyper-sexual nature of many folks - at least with regard to the sight of certain features. It seems that we all get old - and should expect it - and perhaps respect it. On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think if we had more

Re: [MBZ] 123 Odo repair

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
The only one I've dissassembled had a gear in three pieces Traded the car before I got around to replacing it. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
Ride the cable car to the top of the mountian in Albuquerue --- it's cool up there, we enjoyed it. Eat in Old Town, then find the good resturants from the locals. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 4:58 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Near Taos is a big canyon, and Taos has some good restaurants.

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Going around the Santa Fe area, but may travel a bit outside the path a bit. There is a car down in Alb that Im interested in while Im there Loren Faeth wrote: I don't think you will going as far as Gallup, but there is a great native craft store downtown in Gallup. Beware of native pottery

Re: [MBZ] OT - Lawyers and the price of oil

2008-07-23 Thread Rich Thomas
If they seen a bunch of Germans the kids would not only have been scarred, they would have been scared. In addition to seriously unattractive grannies nearly in the buff, the guys wear those little black Speedo thongs, size XS on a XXL bod.. --R OK Don wrote: Yes - I think it would lessen

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
You can visit the oldest house in the US, an old church that's pretty, lots of people selling crafts, etc. in the old section of Santa Fe - it's my wife's favorite place to visit. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 6:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Going around the Santa Fe area, but may

Re: [MBZ] lifetime

2008-07-23 Thread RELNGSON
...Up until a year ago, the MB dealer here was telling everyone that it had Lifetime transmission fluid that never needed to be changed. Interestingly - there is no transmission dipstick and no drain plug on the torque converter MB backed off from the lifetime term in 2005 and changed it

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
How come nobody's mentioned all the UFO-related stuff around Roswell? Great fun for fans of traditional American roadside cheese. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread jfreezn
Roswell is where the alien space ship crashed in '47, and they are still making $$$ over that.? Carlsbad Caverns,?I believe, is the oldest national park, and should be seen by all.? Besides, it's cool in there!? Going through Amarillo?? Watch for signs leading you to that steak house that will

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: How come nobody's mentioned all the UFO-related stuff around Roswell? You mean when the aliens kidnapped and impregnated Senator Gore's wife in early July 1947? (Senator Gore II was born in late March 1948) Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think thats way down the other way Alex Chamberlain wrote: How come nobody's mentioned all the UFO-related stuff around Roswell? Great fun for fans of traditional American roadside cheese. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, where is that cadillac ranch? I have seen those signs for the steak house all over the US but never been out that way [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Roswell is where the alien space ship crashed in '47, and they are still making $$$ over that.? Carlsbad Caverns,?I believe, is the oldest

[MBZ] OT - thungs to do in NM

2008-07-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
I was at Roswell (Walker AFB) for three months in 1962 for B-52 combat crew training. 'Didn't hear a word about the space ship and the aliens while I was there. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
You can go to Craig's workplace in Los Alamos and take lots of pictures, see how long it takes you to get jackbooted. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Kevin
Cadillac Ranch is just outside Amarillo, TX to the west. If it's day time, it's hard to miss. The steak house is also hard to miss when in Amarillo. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:11:56PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, where is that cadillac ranch? I have seen those signs for the steak house

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread MG
I am well aware of the benefits of the propane injection and that is why I was looking for a kit originally for a 6.2 that I had back then and then later for the 6.5. However while I found kits for the turbo I never found one for the NA version. If you have a link to one I would appreciate it

Re: [MBZ] 123 Odo repair

2008-07-23 Thread Loren Faeth
You don't have to disassemble. I have not done this on a 123, but I did a mess of 110s and a few 111s. Your description sounds the same. Here is what I did in the pre-superglue days: Find the slipping gear. Degrease. (brake cleaner and paper towels) take a small file and rough up the

Re: [MBZ] OT - thungs to do in NM

2008-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was at Roswell (Walker AFB) for three months in 1962 for B-52 combat crew training. 'Didn't hear a word about the space ship and the aliens while I was there. That air base is now a commercial airport and airplane graveyard. Hundreds of older

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
The Cadillac Ranch is on the South side of I-40, so is the largest cross. If you take a detour through Western Nebrasca, you cna also see carhenge. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cadillac Ranch is just outside Amarillo, TX to the west. If it's day time, it's

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread OK Don
Could be that they expect those looking for more power would start with a turbo engine? On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:25 PM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am well aware of the benefits of the propane injection and that is why I was looking for a kit originally for a 6.2 that I had back then and

Re: [MBZ] [SL] R-12 or convert R134

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Summer's here and it's hotter than my 1983 380 SL A/C seems to want to handle. 1. find R-12 2. convert to R-134 3. other suggestions. A homebrew test refrigerant costs about $8 per fillup. You need a gauge set, and should have a vacuum pump. No need to change the oil. -- Jim

[MBZ] what adhesive to use for expansion tank

2008-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
I broke a vent line nipple off a fuel expansion tank on my Vanagon. The plastic is kind of a milky-white, slightly waxy feeling. Is this polypropylene? Anyway -- what adhesive would be good for repairing this? I plan to try inserting a bit of thin-walled tubing for reinforcement, then gluing the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boats

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
What a shame about your boat motor, Jim! Are you planning to repower it or just give up on it? Plan to fix it, whatever's wrong. Repower is a distant second, new motors are U-gly. (And north of $6k.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Does anyone know what tool is required to remove and then replace an EHA Valve? The KE-Jetronic one on the fuel distributor? I used a screwdriver on the SL. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Abortion pics on display in down town Atlanta.

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I don't like it any more than I do a KKK demonstration, but it is legal -- just as a Robert Maplethorp art exhibition is. (oops!) Name's mis-spelled. Easy to remember, it's got a pp in the middle! :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I will keep working on her. Would need to get the kid to go along so that he can log highway miles. I love the R107's. Can carry four, too, if the rear two are not too fussy about comfort. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] what adhesive to use for expansion tank

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I broke a vent line nipple off a fuel expansion tank on my Vanagon. The plastic is kind of a milky-white, slightly waxy feeling. Is this polypropylene? Polyethylene? Fuel tanks are made of it. And milk jugs. Anyway -- what adhesive would be good for repairing this? I plan to try

Re: [MBZ] what adhesive to use for expansion tank

2008-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: With a splint and in a stiff (non-flexing) area I'd probably opt for JB-Weld. I think it's fuel-proof. Not sure Shoe Goo is. I'm sure Household Goop isn't. I sealed the seam in a two piece Briggs Stratton tank with it, and the hardened glue was somewhat soluble in

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread David Hemsley
Jim, Thanks for the reply. On the 300TE it appears to be some type of an Allen wrench yet it is torqued so tightly that I have stripped three wrenches trying to remove the old unit. Dave H... Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:58:39 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

2008-07-23 Thread Russ Williams
Rolf, Can you check the FSM for the the linkage lengths for a 83 240D. I don't have a copy of the FSM and my wifes 240D Auto linkage was butchered by a jack leg shade tree mech that the PO used. Took me an hour to straighten out the vacuum hoses that he screwed up trying to fix a hard shifting

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:54:03 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Cadillac Ranch is on the South side of I-40, so is the largest cross. If you take a detour through Western Nebrasca, you cna also see carhenge. I-40 is the most direct route, turning northward at Clines Corners on 285 to

Re: [MBZ] OT: What a week...

2008-07-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:03 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Monday morning my wife woke up to bad stomach cramps And here its only Wednesday! Ugh! May you have endurance to make it through. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] what adhesive to use for expansion tank

2008-07-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:01:05 -0400 Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I broke a vent line nipple off a fuel expansion tank on my Vanagon. The plastic is kind of a milky-white, slightly waxy feeling. Is this polypropylene? Anyway -- what adhesive would be good for repairing this? I plan

Re: [MBZ] lifetime

2008-07-23 Thread tom savage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MB backed off from the lifetime term in 2005 and changed it to 39K miles. The five-speed transmissions indeed have no converter drain plug but the seven speeds do have one. The five speed transin my '01 C320 did have a dipstick with a locking cap. Some sealed

Re: [MBZ] State cellphone laws

2008-07-23 Thread Redghost
Washington state is enforcing. Right now they are giving more warnings, but will be getting nazi in a few more weeks. Right now the cops are seeing drivers flinging phones away from their heads when the cop drives past. clay On 23 Jul 2008, at 09:46, Glenn Brown wrote: NY has a ban on

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-23 Thread Redghost
SWMBA is not on board yet with the learner driving while I rest my eyes. What the heck can he hit in Kansas? Or Wyoming? There ain't nothing in wyoming. Driving back west in 2004 I played games with myself (solo drive) and found that it is 124.7 miles between trees there. clay On 23

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:44 -0500, Kaleb wrote: So I will be delivering Craigs new car to him this weekend. Figure if I go out that far wondered if there was anything to see along the way? Anything of interest out in the desert? Well, if you pass through Amarillo, there's Palo

Re: [MBZ] OT, things to do in New MExico

2008-07-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:11:56 -0500, Kaleb wrote: OK, where is that cadillac ranch? I have seen those signs for the steak house all over the US but never been out that way lon -101.986899 lat 35.187118 About 5 miles west of I-27 near Amarillo on the south side of I-40. --

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
SWMBA is not on board yet with the learner driving while I rest my eyes. What the heck can he hit in Kansas? Or Wyoming? I can't think of a better place to get comfortable with freeway driving than some of the more open roads I've driven on to the east of here. Mine was on the highways south

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE 4Matic challenges

2008-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey
On the 300TE it appears to be some type of an Allen wrench yet it is torqued so tightly that I have stripped three wrenches trying to remove the old unit. I'm looking for a dead EHA that I can cut into to see if I can figure out what makes them leak. Cheep! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Puffy Shirt Spray Removal

2008-07-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:26:56 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got my new company car, a nice top of the line Crown Vic. As I prepare to do my Mercedes Martha Stewart thing to it, I was wondering if anyone knows what it takes to get the damned clear detailing spray they hose