Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
PPG likely has a paint code for that. :) Walt On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: A very yellow w123 would be so cool nowadays. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2011, at 10:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Ted

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Here's NewEgg's combo of the day: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.719896 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Here's NewEgg's combo of the day: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.719896 Oops, took a good look at that combo and I don't think I'd go for it, but it's better than buying a $329 eMachine. 1. Should have a better power supply with

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Todays electrolytics aren't as bad as yester-years. Tantalum caps are good, but not the end-all either. They're more exppensive to put on the board, so they drive cost up. If it's worth the extra? I'm not sure to be honest. The lower ESR is always good, as well as the thermal stability, so for

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread MG
Didn't he say right from the start that the new engine didn't have as much power as the old one? I shudder to think of all those little pieces of metal going through the valves and cylinders. On second though I don't think I would buy this car. :-) Manfred Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:53:03

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Or you can have bootleg 'lytics made with the wrong ingredients that fail within a matter of weeks of being made. This happened to Apple and a number of other computer manufacturers back in 2005-6. IMacs had bad MBs and power supplies as a result. I have picked up several of these machines,

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Is that what would happen, assuming Kaleb's theory of the fat O-ring getting sucked in? Wow, time to start looking for a new engine already? Perhaps the shop that installed the engine will be so kind as to pick up the cost for purchase and install of the new engine? Very respectfully, /s/

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I doubt it did anything real bad to the engine but its not a good thing for sure. The ONLY way for the impeller blades to be worn off like he is saying is for something to get sucked in. Only takes a second too. I am 99.9% sure what I said happened is what happened. Its easy to do if you

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
And I'd think a head-off inspection as well... Walt On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I doubt it did anything real bad to the engine but its not a good thing for sure.  The ONLY way for the impeller blades to be worn off like he is saying is for

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-16 Thread Bill Ringgold
They tried the computer reset described below but had no success with it. The spring arrived yesterday late and they are installing it today. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bounces@okiebenz.c om] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
That is so stale. Ted's gone, and a R occupies his place in the Senate (though hopefully not for long).. On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 10:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Ted Kennedy should have been driving a Benz then --R On 8/15/11 10:18 PM, Allan Streib wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
R or D, they all seem to be out of touch with the general public. Walt On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: That is so stale. Ted's gone, and a R occupies his place in the Senate (though hopefully not for long).. On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 10:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
There was always a faint whine or moan that I attributed as coming from the transmission. The car had adequate power once the vacuum issues were sorted out. I drove the car for several trouble free weeks after that until the whining nosie escalated and the turbo disintegrated. I'll try to get

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: R or D, they all seem to be out of touch with the general public. Scott Brown is no more R than John McCain. Which is a lot less R than JFK, but very, very R for modern day Massachusetts. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: There was always a faint whine or moan that I attributed as coming from the transmission. The car had adequate power once the vacuum issues were sorted out. I drove the car for several trouble free weeks after that until the whining nosie escalated and the turbo

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
Recently, my 3-4 yr old emachine motherboard went bad. Symptom was apparent spontaneous sleep mode that required unplug before it would restart. When I took off the case side and put a big fan blowing in room air, the machine would run OK for many hours: thermal problem confirmed. I found a

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
In my experience, the higher wattage PS fans are noiser. If that makes a difference. I like quiet. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Russ Williams Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
You can always replace the PS fan, they're usually easy to get at. I had to reverse the flow of my PSU fan to suit my case arrangement. Bit of a custom case, has a huge nidec Beta V fan blowing the hot air out of what used to be a decorative top vent. Needed the PSU to suck in air so that it

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When they pull that cover to replace it I would bet the old one comes out in 2 pieces. I don't anything about resetting the computer with that method so I can't say if it really works or not. One other thing to check also is to see if the big electrical plug at the tranny is leaking. Most of

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I can just about guarantee one of them will be missing and most likely the one at the air cleaner end Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2011, at 10:41 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: There was always a faint whine or moan that I attributed as coming from the

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
This is a CA version engine. What/where are the U tube seals? On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I can just about guarantee one of them will be missing and most likely the one at the air cleaner end Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2011, at 10:41

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil

2011-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Mobil claims that the loss of CF is because its an obsolete standard and that the 15w50 still meets the CF standard even though its not on the bottle. I put it in my 240D a few thousand miles ago and it hasn't blown up yet ;) M1 5w40 ALWAYS had CI-4 on the bottle and met with approval on the

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Hey wait a second, doesn't this mean I win the bet? Ahh, went back and checked, in reality I'd just threatened to laugh like a hyena. That was less than a month ago. Unfortunately this horrible chest cold I have precludes any serious laughter... -Curt Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:38:09 -0700

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread G Mann
The time has come when calling yourself a R or D has little meaning. Both are so full of corruption and are harming America. Both parties are guilty. Time to clean house. On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: R or D, they all seem to be out

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Weenies. Man up and get server grade fans. Go deaf like the rest of us! Dan (who sits next to a data center all day) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In my experience, the higher wattage PS fans are noiser. If that makes a

Re: [MBZ] S320 transmission needed

2011-08-16 Thread Bill Ringgold
They mentioned that they had checked that [because it was listed in the links I provided] and said it was not leaking. I do appreciate that they are more than willing to accept suggestions. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bounces@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
Too bad you didn't take it to the stealer to get the trap oxidizer replaced. They may have thrown in the turbo too, if it was already bad. There was always a faint whine or moan that I attributed as coming from the transmission. The car had adequate power once the vacuum issues were sorted

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
It was lame, but not for the reason you cite. It was lame because the implication was that an MB would have floated longer. That was the LAST thing Teddy wanted. His objective was to eliminate the problem quickly by drowning. For that he needed a car that sinks like a rock. The truth will

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
Whaaat? Did you say something? Weenies. Man up and get server grade fans. Go deaf like the rest of us! Dan (who sits next to a data center all day) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: In my experience, the higher wattage

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Rich Thomas
YEs I know he has been gone. I hear he has also been sober for quite some time now. --R (whose interactions with Teddy a coupla times were quite, uh, interesting) On 8/16/11 11:25 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: That is so stale. Ted's gone, and a R occupies his place in the Senate (though

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Who was it that said the 2 party system would be the downfall of this country? Hmm, maybe we should have listened to Washington... Walt On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: The time has come when calling yourself a R or D has little meaning. Both are so full of

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Scott and Gwen Ritchey wrote: In my experience, the higher wattage PS fans are noiser. If that makes a difference. I like quiet. I've got an OCZ P/S with a huge horizontal fan in my Compaq. (fan covers the bottom of the power supply, instead of occupying a fraction of the rear) I can hear

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
OCZ = awesome. They've sadly discontinued the Rally series flash drives.. :( Walt On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Scott and Gwen Ritchey wrote: In my experience, the higher wattage PS fans are noiser.  If that makes a difference.  I like quiet. I've got

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: It was lame, but not for the reason you cite. It was lame because the implication was that an MB would have floated longer. That was the LAST thing Teddy wanted. His objective was to eliminate the problem quickly by drowning. For that he needed a car that sinks like a

[MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2548212505.html $1,111 for an '82 300SD, looks fine in the pics, 250K mi. Test drives on Wednesday after 5 pm. I might go just to watch the bidding war. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2533558101.html Is it just me or do those wheels look like the

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
One last thing about Ted and Mary Jo, the National Lampoon VW ad: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexdroog70/2701038371/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I like Warren Buffet's idea, would make a good constitutional amendment; if annual deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all Senators and Congressman are exempt from running at the next election. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2540009828.html Somebody had fun with a few cans of white spray paint on this one. I think I saw this exact car being driven by the villains in an episode of Miami Vice. I wonder if 4th gear won't work just means I am unaware that

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2540009828.html Whoops, I didn't notice the Lovecraft Biofuels logo on the thingy (veggie oil heater, presumably) at the lower right of the engine. Danger, Will Robinson!

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2540009828.html Whoops, I didn't notice the Lovecraft Biofuels logo on the thingy (veggie oil heater, presumably) at the lower right of the engine.

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
The warranty was probably voided if the VIN didn't match up... On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Too bad you didn't take it to the stealer to get the trap oxidizer replaced. They may have thrown in the turbo too, if it was already bad. There was

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
If you are a Buffet fan, then you must surely endores his idea of the super rich paying more taxes. On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: I like Warren Buffet's idea, would make a good constitutional amendment; if annual deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
that should be endorse. On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: If you are a Buffet fan, then you must surely endores his idea of the super rich paying more taxes. On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: I like

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
That is what my CA version 1985 300TD version looks like! Where are the U seals?? On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.**org/clc/cto/2540009828.htmlhttp://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2540009828.html

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Whoops, I didn't notice the Lovecraft Biofuels logo on the thingy (veggie oil heater, presumably) at the lower right of the engine. Danger, Will Robinson! I almost asked what that thing with the big

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: That is what my CA version 1985 300TD version looks like! Where are the U seals?? The earlier cars had the air cleaner on top of the turbo (which was not sitting on top of a trap oxidizer). There was a hard plastic U, sort of like a big sink trap, that looped from

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Fmiser
Mitch Haley wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: There was always a faint whine or moan that I attributed as coming from the transmission. The car had adequate power once the vacuum issues were sorted out. I drove the car for several trouble free weeks after that until the whining nosie

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread rogerhga
Mitch, Your story sounds like something Hollywood would develop for a movie. I love it when people try to protect the Kennedy's, as though they can't afford their own protection. I loved the truncated article headlines on AOL a few years back, Ted Kennedy has Malignant Brain To which I

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
roger...@comcast.net wrote: Mitch, Your story sounds like something Hollywood would develop for a movie. Here's the whole thing, have at it. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1958212/mary_jo_kopechne_died_40_years_ago.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down

2011-08-16 Thread Fmiser
Scott and Gwen Ritchey wrote: In my experience, the higher wattage PS fans are noiser. If that makes a difference. I like quiet. Mitch Haley wrote: I've got an OCZ P/S with a huge horizontal fan in my Compaq. (fan covers the bottom of the power supply, instead of occupying a

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: roger...@comcast.net wrote: Mitch, Your story sounds like something Hollywood would develop for a movie. Here's the whole thing, have at it. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1958212/mary_jo_kopechne_died_40_years_ago.html Oops, that wasn't the version I was

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
So should I disregard the allegation that the shop could have damaged the turbo during the engine swap? On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: That is what my CA version 1985 300TD version looks like! Where are the U seals?? The

Re: [MBZ] OT - gmail keyboard arrow keys

2011-08-16 Thread Fmiser
Mountain Man wrote: I like your idea running 2k in VM - may need to have my son do that install for me. I would hope it could run AutoCAD 2k. My current other boot - corrupt or somesuch - is not bootable, or inaccessible, so the VM install sounds nice. I'm running Bricscad, an AutoCAD

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread kevin kraly
Didn't know that an '85 300sD started in 2nd? My '83 started in 1st. Is this another difference in the '85 tranny? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Didn't know that an '85 300sD started in 2nd?  My '83 started in 1st.  Is this another difference in the '85 tranny? Maybe, but it's more likely that I don't know what I'm talking about. My only experience with W126s is with

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Both of my 124s start in first; ' 87 300td and ' 95 E300. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Didn't know that an '85 300sD started in

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh its got the funky air cleaner? Its a different arrangement then so I cant say for sure it was one of the 0 ring deals. I think those have the air tube to the air cleaner more similar to a 603 than the old u pipe on any other 617. Something got sucked in though. On 8/16/2011 11:20 AM,

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, not really. Something got sucked in, period, there is no way around it. Since yours is the CA version it was not one of the o rings but something got sucked in. On 8/16/2011 4:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: So should I disregard the allegation that the shop could have damaged the turbo

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They are supposed to start in 1st. If it starts in 2nd something is wrong. On 8/16/2011 4:51 PM, kevin kraly wrote: Didn't know that an '85 300sD started in 2nd? My '83 started in 1st. Is this another difference in the '85 tranny? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Both of my 124s start in first; ' 87 300td and ' 95 E300. Sure about the '87? Mine definitely starts in 2nd. There is a HUGE difference in acceleration from a stop if I force it into 1st by flooring it or doing the

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No, not really. Something got sucked in, period, there is no way around it. Since yours is the CA version it was not one of the o rings but something got sucked in. Gotta clean out those mouse nests before you fire it up. Actually, I wasn't entirely joking about

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread rogerhga
Mitch, I like this lady's story of what happened. It's sorta like was there a shooter on the grassy knoll in Dallas. It's easy to make a story with the facts as you want them to be. Did Officer Look really run Kennedy's car off the road causing the accident? How did officer Look see into the

[MBZ] A request

2011-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles Jr.
Could these OT political topics please have an OT subject line? I am interested in 300SD's not Ted Kennedy. Thanks much Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 220K miles 1990 300D 2.5t 196K miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2549897404.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] A request

2011-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight Giles Jr. wrote: Could these OT political topics please have an OT subject line? I am interested in 300SD's not Ted Kennedy. On behalf of Roger and myself, I would like to apologize. I think it was already over by the time you complained anyway. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, I'm quite sure. After two fills of M1 ATF, it shifts very nicely. Stu Ritter's Bible says that only some of the 124 gas cars started in 2nd, if you can believe him. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] A request

2011-08-16 Thread degcoast
Thanks Mitch, I accept. I should also say I thought the initial post in the thread was funny and appropriate-'what if he had been driving a Mercedes?'. That reminds me of the old days on this and predecessor lists when posters would go out of their way to note MB content in borderline OT posts.

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Yep, because some misguided soul replaced the SLS struts with shocks, if you believe the seller. I've never heard of a 114 or 115 with SLS. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread degcoast
I never knew that 115's had SLS. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:11:47 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
They did, in europe. Heres one that had it: http://images.jaimekop.com/2002_11_19_220D/index.html I almost bought this car... it was a bit too rough mechanically for the price, and I needed something to drive without much work. A few days later, i bought this:

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread Peter Frederick
SLS was quite common on taxis, and was available on the diesel models as a result. Not many in the US, but I do know of an example or two. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
Life is full of little annoyances (and some big ones), one being the message at the end advertising where the message was sent from. I know it is probably some sort of default thing but is still advertising. Hendrik Not sent from any sort of fancy wireless phone degco...@cox.net wrote: Thanks

[MBZ] OM617 300SD, nearly read for first start-up

2011-08-16 Thread Allan Streib
So, balancer disc is installed, and vibration damper and pullys back in place. In the process of installing new belts I ran out of daylight. I am anticipating being ready to try to start the engine tomorrow. This will be the first time the engine has been running in probably a year or more. I

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread degcoast
Ok that makes sense. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:13:37 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread degcoast
Interesting-seems odd on a smaller MB- usually think of wagons and top line 126's. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:09:37 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OM617 300SD, nearly read for first start-up

2011-08-16 Thread Peter Frederick
I'd go ahead and see if it starts. It will be difficult to get it going with a filter change, you can wait until it's hot. Diesel fuel doesn't go bad like gasoline does, so the fuel is fine. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland which may take off in 2nd!

2011-08-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
All the auto Mercs I have had or dealt with, take off in 2nd, from memory mao's 240D took off in 2nd but then again my memory isahmmnh.well I forgot what I was going to say, what was the topic of discussion again? However this is not to say that some take off in 1st but as far as I

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread John Freer
Do you mean this? For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com John On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Life is full of little annoyances (and some big ones), one being the message at the end advertising where the message was sent from. I know it is

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: As for Alex, 1. crack the inj. lines at the injectors. 2.  crack the return banjo fitting at the filter, or slip off the small line form the nozzles. 3. crank until you get fuel at the return line. 4. close the return

Re: [MBZ] OT - gmail keyboard arrow keys

2011-08-16 Thread Mountain Man
Walt wrote: Ok, glad to know it's not just my account that's doing it. Started ~ a week ago... I was pointed to some google tech links that indicate this is a known problem in gmail these days. Lotsa people pointing to the need for arrow keys to navigate in a laptop environ. So, perhaps google

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Disable the glow system and give her some WD-40 into the intake. Safer than ether, should still get her running. At least it works with a 617. Walt On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:12 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - gmail keyboard arrow keys

2011-08-16 Thread Mountain Man
Philip wrote: MUCH better experience overall than dual boot. Very nice recommendation - thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland which may take off in 2nd!

2011-08-16 Thread Mountain Man
Hendrik wrote: All the auto Mercs I have had or dealt with, take off in 2nd, from memory mao's 240D took off in 2nd but then again my memory isahmmnh.well I forgot what I was going to say, what was the topic of discussion again? Take another draught of that good oz wine - it

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Rick Knoble
Life is full of little annoyances (and some big ones), one being the message at the end advertising where the message was sent from. I know it is probably some sort of default thing but is still advertising. Do you mean this? For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com No, this. Sent

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: No, this. Sent from my iPhone ... It is probably supposed to be a status symbol of sorts, Or a preemptive apology. See http://damnyouautocorrect.com/ (warning, not for the easily offended) Alex

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Make sure the glow plugs are working. Glow again when it starts to sputter. Typically it will run on a few cylinders, stopping if you let off the starter, then gradually hit more and more and eventually run by itself. You won't overheat the starter if it's firing on a couple cylinders,

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I think you're suffering from FOMO: Feeling Of Missing Out. Fay should get you an Android or Iphone before you become unbearable. ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Life is full of little annoyances (and

Re: [MBZ] OM617 300SD, nearly read for first start-up

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I say warm it up then change oil and filter, leave fuel filters alone for now. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: So, balancer disc is installed, and vibration damper and pullys back in place. In the process of

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Have you tried this start process with diesel purge from just under the hood? nbsp; Are you in a situation where you can pull start it? nbsp;If it won't pull start, then fuel blockage/leakage is the problem. All a diesel needs is fuel and air to run...wait, have you checked to make sure

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I second the check on cranking RPM, my 617 gets stage anxiety whenever the battery dips below full charge. Might be that the battery is jst old enough that it can't get the starter enough juice to do a good start when there's some entrained air in the system. Walt, who's been there, seen

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Wow, THAT is funny! Laughed so hard I woke up SWMBO... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: No, this. Sent from my iPhone ... It

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
It's all the corporate crap. Sent from my dual overhead cam turbo-twin-charged ubermophone sponsored today by McGreedCorp, the forefront on corporate marketing liscence with a flair for the tecnologocical bull excrement extrordinare. I just like to use regular gmail myself. Walt On Aug 17, 2011

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
That was genius. It looks just like a real DDB Volkswagon ad. One last thing about Ted and Mary Jo, the National Lampoon VW ad: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexdroog70/2701038371/ ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
How did you get to this point? I forget the back story. Are you flooring the accelerator while cranking? You've got fuel, now there's air and heat. I agree with checking for clear air intake, don't forget exhaust is the second half of the breathing. I think a pull start may be in order. Max

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
A pull start is more dangerous (to the car) than having the battery tested at the FLAPS. When in doubt, put the charger on the boost setting, wait 1 to 2 minutes, then start cranking. It's worked for me every time. Walt On Aug 17, 2011 12:26 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: How

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
I'd go a little further. If the budget isn't balanced, incumbents are prohibited from running, lose any benefits, and forfeit their pay. I like Warren Buffet's idea, would make a good constitutional amendment; if annual deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all Senators and Congressman are exempt

[MBZ] OT Politics

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
No, I don't think that class warfare is the way out of this mess, and I think taxing (penalizing) the most productive members of society to redistribute their wealth is a sure way to prolong it (and morally wrong as well). If Warren voluntarily put his money where his mouth is, stroked a check

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland which may take off in 2nd!

2011-08-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
Are you sure, you're not talking about the blue one are ya? Then again I drove it like you need to drive a 240D, foot flat to the floor until cruising altitude is reached. Hendrik who still has a sore foot from piloting the 240D Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: All the auto Mercs I

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics

2011-08-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
We need a true change, as the current political system, above even the town level in some instances, is so far out of touch with the voting public that elected them as to throw serious doubt on the actual democracy of our entire government. That congressional apointees can go fully against

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Dieselhead
Once you have fuel at #6, the bleeding is done. From there on, it is let the nozzles fill up, and then they should deliver fuel. A diesel needs fuel, air to compress, and compression to run when hot. on prechamber engines, when cold, they need heat. In order to get enough compression, the

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