Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

2009-05-15 Thread Fmiser
Loren Faeth wrote: Does anyone know how to set up a cheap video security system that would record from 2-3 (cheap) cameras to a hard drive using Linux, mac, or winders on a older box? I'd like it to either automatically overwrite older files, or shift from drive to drive as space fills up,

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] linkage rod

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
it in a LONG time, though. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090515/f1cc77ac/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

[MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

2009-05-15 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

2009-05-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I used to back in my newspaper days Gary Hurst wrote: i honestly don't know anything about the 20 dollar autozone pads. you have used them? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85

Re: [MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

2009-05-15 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
If these are swapped - they have been swapped and running for 10 years or more. What does swap do for running? Makes it run out of fuel early, while there are still gallons in the tank. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
So which of the THREE lines connected to the master driver's lock do you mean I should plug? I mean the two inside the car, that go on to all the actuators. Then you suck on the normal yellow line under the hood, it shouldn't leak. Change lock knob state, repeat suck test. That valve

Re: [MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

2009-05-15 Thread Rich Thomas
He could corner the market for used Kia parts. --R Loren Faeth wrote: I can see it now! Okiekia.com The world's largest source of Kia parts and cars Billboards for hundreds of miles around, like Wall Drug, pointing everyone to Claremore. Free Water! At 07:55 AM 5/15/2009, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
Also as I recall their is a one valve assembly which has different springs for first gear start. thus if the seals on this value is bad or sticking it can cause problems. I can say that I'm pretty sure I feel it drop into 1st from 2nd when leaving a stop, and that with the cable loosened it

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
What's the best way to clean out all the old grease and goop? I've read to be careful not to used compressed air to try the bearings, as it will spin them dry, without grease, and can damage them. So I hear. I use compressed air, gently, but I hold the thing so nothing can spin. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] linkage rod

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 14 May 2009 21:58:36 -0400 Anthony Galioto agali...@gmail.com wrote: My car was acting funny so I looked under the hood and saw that a threaded rod in the linkage was missing. It is the rod that controls the moving part that goes down to the air intake. To maybe allow more air to

Re: [MBZ] linkage rod

2009-05-15 Thread Anthony Galioto
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Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D (ride height)

2009-05-15 Thread P. Prud'homme
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Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
Here is your basic bad ASCII art diagram of the valve: LockVacuum Unlock || || || +---||---||---||---+ | ] [| ===O | ] [| +--+ Note the cup-shaped seals on the

Re: [MBZ] linkage rod

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
Thanks Curt, But which way is it open? If I push it one way I feel the spring pressure the other way it just bounces. Which way is the rod pulled when the throttle is opened? That has to be the open direction. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 15 May 2009 06:19:01 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: What's the best way to clean out all the old grease and goop? I've read to be careful not to used compressed air to try the bearings, as it will spin them dry, without grease, and can damage them. So I

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

2009-05-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
much better of course Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
Kickdown switch stuck closed or kickdown solenoid is stuck in activated position. Both of those match your symptoms 100% and other defects would have other symptoms. What gives it away is the car dropping into first when leaving a stop. That is activated by the kickdown mechanism or by

Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

2009-05-15 Thread Loren Faeth
That is exactly what I was looking for. Install is daunting with having to install mysql and php. I have been reading the ubuntu Zoneminder install thread, and I have no idea what most of the posts are talking about, but it appears you need to be a pretty fair linux jockey to make it all

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
Kickdown switch stuck closed or kickdown solenoid is stuck in activated position. Both of those match your symptoms 100% and other defects would have other symptoms. What gives it away is the car dropping into first when leaving a stop. That is activated by the kickdown mechanism or by

Re: [MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

2009-05-15 Thread Luther
wow, a 2002 for $500? What does this say for their quality, longevity, and desirability? Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1171776616.html --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] Right Price, Right Car for Kleb

2009-05-15 Thread pm7088
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Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I will test this, but I recall from my 560 SL that it normally rests in second, and normally shifts to first on takeoff. My '79 300SD accomplishes that via the kickdown solenoid. There's an underhood relay that controls exactly when the kickdown is activated, but I can't

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
, I've never lost a bearing that I have been charged to maintain. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090515/d6f771de/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

2009-05-15 Thread Fmiser
Loren Faeth wrote: That is exactly what I was looking for. Install is daunting with having to install mysql and php. I have been reading the ubuntu Zoneminder install thread, and I have no idea what most of the posts are talking about, but it appears you need to be a pretty fair linux

Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

2009-05-15 Thread tyler
Installing them is only one command, but configuring them can be a bit of work... Tyler Fmiser wrote: I have both mysql and php installed on my Debian system. I don't remember any troubles installing. Getting non-package applications set up - some have been easy, others I think I gave up

Re: [MBZ] linkage rod

2009-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

2009-05-15 Thread ernest breakfield
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino
According to the MB engineers, the reason for the weighed charge of the special grease is that it is engineered to flow and circulate in the bearings. Too much or too little grease impedes the optimum flow. Accordingly, as long as the bearings are completely coated with the grease, I think that

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:32:32 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks - extremely useful information. You're welcome. I am unclear as to why there appears to be just a single locking line going to both the hatch lock and fuel door vacuum elements in my 300TD wagon, yet

[MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread Archer
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Re: [MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread Frederick W Moir
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[MBZ] Power steering pump on W124/M119 (1994 E420)

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
Anybody ever change one of these? I'm in the process of doing so and having difficulties. I'm new to the 124s and am not at all pleased with the quality of the CD manual. The instructions are VERY sketchy! The 123 manuals are much better. Page 5 of 46-4000.pdf says I have to take the high

[MBZ] E320 Turn signals

2009-05-15 Thread Loren Faeth
The E320 turn signals were sporadic, but now have stopped completely. With the 123, this would be the pushbutton flasher switch unit. I did replace the fuse with a new one, but that made no difference. This car has a rocker switch on the dash for the flashers. I'd guess the flasher unit is

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

2009-05-15 Thread Bill R
Manfred, I used to like you. Now I may have nightmares tonight. I had the oil changed recently and they usually check such things on my car. Hope that they did this time. Not sure I really want to know, but guess I should stick my head under there to take a look. Guess that is better than

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

2009-05-15 Thread MG
Bill I hate to be a party pooper but have you checked the condition of the repair to the frame that you had done. Remember you had creaking before that was done. Hope it hasn't come apart of busted somewhere else. Manfred Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 16:58:09 -0400 From: Bill R

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Anyone use those bearing packers that are sold at Sears and FLAPS? Sort of a cone-shaped contraption that has two halves, I never was quite sure how they worked. I assume ou put the bearing on the cone, fill the other half with grease, and squeeze them together... or does

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Allan Streib
Anyone use those bearing packers that are sold at Sears and FLAPS? Sort of a cone-shaped contraption that has two halves, I never was quite sure how they worked. I assume ou put the bearing on the cone, fill the other half with grease, and squeeze them together... or does it work with a grease

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

2009-05-15 Thread Fmiser
Allan Streib wrote: Anyone use those bearing packers that are sold at Sears and FLAPS? Sort of a cone-shaped contraption that has two halves, I never was quite sure how they worked. I assume ou put the bearing on the cone, fill the other half with grease, and squeeze them together... or

Re: [MBZ] Fresh Out of the factory

2009-05-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Power steering pump on W124/M119 (1994 E420)

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Craig McCluskey
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[MBZ] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension

2009-05-15 Thread Fmiser
It's coming out somewhere - but I can't figure out where!! About a week ago I, um, left the oil fill cap off on my '85 W123 300TD. So I stopped by a coin-fed pressure wash. I'm pretty sure the suspension didn't leak before that. Now the leak will drain the tank. It gets all over the front of the

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic leak, 300TD suspension

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
It's possible the fan and ram air are responsible for how it's spreading. Yeah. One can usually remove the fan altogether if one is moving, and it's not a hot day. Am I correct that the high pressure line won't have very high pressure unless the control valve at the axle asks for lift? Maybe

Re: [MBZ] E320 Turn signals

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
The E320 turn signals were sporadic, but now have stopped completely. With the 123, this would be the pushbutton flasher switch unit. I did replace the fuse with a new one, but that made no difference. This car has a rocker switch on the dash for the flashers. I'd guess the flasher unit is

Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
I am unclear as to why there appears to be just a single locking line going to both the hatch lock and fuel door vacuum elements in my 300TD wagon, yet the diagrams show a separate unlocking line going to the trunk lock servo in a 300D sedan (or coupe), in addition to the locking line shared

[MBZ] Sadness

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
At the U-Pull today there was a nice-looking 108 280SE. I don't think I've ever seen one with less rust on it, it was a shame that it ended up there. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

2009-05-15 Thread Jim Cathey
Didja do the filter yet? No, not yet. This car was starting on its downhill slide, I'm hoping I arrested it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To