Finally got a hammer down there to bang on it. That did the trick. Fired
right up. Of course the claw on the hammer pulled the transmission and
vacuum shutoff lines off the injection pump, so after I drove the front end
up on the leaning towers of lumber pyramid scheme in preparation for
starter
At the time I averaged 3-4.
-D
> On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:37:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> OK, here you go:
>>
>> In October of 1996, I walked into the Parts Department at Precision
>> Motorcars, now MB of Tampa. I
>
> ATTABOY! :)
-MMM-
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That list of improvements deserves a couple of Attaboys.
Mitch.
> On December 4, 2018 at 12:20 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
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>
>
> Finally got a hammer down there to bang on it. That did the trick!
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You don’t say what engine is in the car, but the 2.5 liter engines are known
for head gasket leaks that only manifest themselves at highway speeds.
After a highway run and a low reservoir I would be sniffing the exhaust for
coolant.
-D
> On Dec 4, 2018, at 8:58 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
And how many jobs?
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> At the time I averaged 3-4.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:37:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
Bravo! Now add "new solenoid" or new starter to your shopping list. You
may be able to get more life from this starter / solenoid by disassembly
and cleaning (note that the solenoid inner workings don't get grease or
oil, they are supposed to be dry).
Bosch makes the solenoids, they can be
3 oil companies agree to settle Okla. lawsuitPublished: Tuesday, December
4, 2018
Three oil companies have reached a settlement with plaintiffs in a
class-action lawsuit over damaging earthquakes in central Oklahoma.
The companies — Spess Oil Co., Equal Energy US Inc., and Fairfield Oil and
Gas
Word to the wise: replace the idler when you replace the stupid
cheapa$$ timing belt.
I was told that when I got my first VW Wabbit (with a trashed head
because the stupid cheapa$$ timing belt broke)
Same advise for serp belts, especially if you travel in not so good
areas (or freeways in
It’s a 2.5. I smelled a little coolant smell this morning when I made it to the
parking lot but I attributed that to the FULL reservoir.
How does one test for this because I see no visible indications of leaking or
weeping.
Bob R
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> On Dec 4, 2018, at 7:05 AM, Dan---
But is that enough to justify the final auction price?
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 12:26 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Whole rear suspension looked like new parts, including the lower control
> arms,
>
> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 5:39 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
I’ve been sorting this 2004 Outback and I’ve been struggling a little with the
cooling system. When I bought it from a 23 year old dude called Warren, the
coolant was barely in the filler neck and the reservoir was empty. On the test
drive I heard the water sloshing sound behind the dash which
I am not sure of the maintenance interval on the Sub timing belt. The belt was
a Mitsuboshi (not Mitsubishi) and I believe it was factory.
Rick
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Is this the rare zundfogel engine?
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> On Dec 3, 2018, at 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Is it 1-2-3 down the right bank then 4-5-6 on the left?
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Well, all I know is what the local Atlanta station reported. The kits have
come under criticism in other states for their lack of reliability. And from
the TV clip from the officer's camera, the candy was pink, not blue. But then
my eyes may not be what they used to be. My point is that if
If you have a limited number of posts you might not be able to see everything.
I know there are some restrictions placed on new members for stuff like this.
Their search feature has been hosed for some time. It seems to work now, but
you can accomplish the same thing in the Google by using
At high speeds the vacuum in the cylinder(s) is sucking it out. At least
that’s what’s suggested in a number of places I saw references to the problem.
However, I find this a bit weird, since if the head gasket is failing I would
expect pressure to escape as well, meaning your cooling system
As rare as the famous strasfogel transmission.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 7:38 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Is this the rare zundfogel engine?
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Dec 3, 2018, at 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
You still need to buy and install a reman or new starter. Strong
work on the rest.
I carry about 29-30" of half inch copper pipe in the 240D. It works to
whack the solenoid, and also to jump the solenoid.
Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 11:20 PM:
Finally got a hammer
> On December 4, 2018 at 12:44 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Mitch inquires:
>
> >Bearing failure or maintenance failure?
>
> Bearing failure. It has 92k miles, so I suspect that it sat for some time.
Subaru recommends belt replacement and bearing inspection. So I guess it's
Check the oil...
This sounds like a head gasket to me, it's similar to what my '78 240D would do
when it had gone bad.
Curt
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On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via
Mercedes wrote: I’ve been sorting this 2004 Outback
and I’ve been struggling a
Do I need to have some superdooper subscription to be able to search the
forums? I see reference to a repair "manual" for the rear spheres on
the R129 (SL600) in a thread about it, which says to search for it, but
can't search for it.
*RichDiesel*, you do not have permission to access this
Thanks.
The article I read said it was blue food coloring in the candy that did it.
If it wasn't the cotton candy that's the color of Blue Ice, the police mistake
would be more understandable.
What's absolutely not understandable or excusable is her spending more than 24
hours in jail after
> Mitch wrote:
> Just passed state inspection and is good for another 60 days...
> Missouri charges you to inspect your car every other month???
No. But a "current" inspection is required to get new plates.
And an inspection is considered current for 60 days. If it's not
a new acquisition,
After much of the country revolting against lil Macaroni's "carbon tax"
in france, which cause Benzin to sell for over $7 a gal, today macaroni
went limp and suspended the tax for 6 months. Macaroni thought he was
"gonna save the world." All he did was anger the frogs. As we all
know,
The eagle has flown.
Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 8:43 PM:
Michael Esh
220 Robinwood Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
Functional is good, pretty is good. Send the nice one…what the heck.
Thanks.
On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
I don't think so. Please
You’ve heard the term “one percenters”?
Do the math.
-D
> On Dec 4, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Not sure what that means. 3% of what? Is that your tax bracket?
>
>> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 9:57 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> One very good job. A 3%er job.
>>
>>
French military is in deep trouble the only factory in France that
makes white flags burned down..
Ever wonder why all the major boulevards in France are lined with
trees. So invading armies don't have to march in the hot sun...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 10:49 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes
Opec is crumbling as kutar pulls out of opec.
Today I could buy Benzin for 1.869.
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> On December 4, 2018 at 12:49 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> We can only hope the frogs will stand up again in 6 months and make lil
> macaroni cave for good.
In six months, the weather will be much better for political demonstrations.
If anything, I think he just
One very good job. A 3%er job.
-D
> On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> And how many jobs?
>
>> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> At the time I averaged 3-4.
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>> > On Dec 4, 2018, at 12:15 AM, Craig via Mercedes
>> >
It's theoretically possible they could trigger an earthquake, but I'm pretty
sure they can't cause one. And if they triggered it early, wouldn't that reduce
the severity?
Mitch.
> On December 4, 2018 at 9:51 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> 3 oil companies agree to settle
Every used Mercedes should come with a free hammer.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:46 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That list of improvements deserves a couple of Attaboys.
>
> Mitch.
>
>
> > On December 4, 2018 at 12:20 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>
Can't be.
We specifically told Bob NOT to buy a Subaru with a blown head gasket.
Mitch.
> On December 4, 2018 at 9:55 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Check the oil...
> This sounds like a head gasket to me, it's similar to what my '78 240D would
> do when it had gone bad.
Not sure what that means. 3% of what? Is that your tax bracket?
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 9:57 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> One very good job. A 3%er job.
>
> -D
>
> > On Dec 4, 2018, at 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
> >
> > And how many jobs?
> >
> >> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM
In my 1979 Subaru, water mysteriously disappeared so I just topped it off
weekly.
Then one day it wouldn't crank after I'd parked it for a month. I pulled out
the spark plugs and one of the cylinders shot water far over the fender when I
cranked it.
On My dad's 4.3L Diesel Cutlass Ciera, the
> On December 4, 2018 at 9:39 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> I am not sure of the maintenance interval on the Sub timing belt. The belt
> was a Mitsuboshi (not Mitsubishi) and I believe it was factory.
I think that Aussie indy link I found had 100kkm-125kkm or 5-6 years.
90kmi
This looks like what you want.
I use the site:benzworld.org search filter on Goolag.
https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Abenzworld.org+SL600+spheres
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60-70k miles, roughly.
And 19 years is considerably more than 6.
Rick
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Subaru
> On December 4, 2018 at 9:39 AM Rick Knoble via
Mentioned in this thread
https://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1409559-best-source-mercedes-benz-r129-sl-8.html
Looks like this product can be downloaded
https://www.emanualonline.com/Cars/Mercedes/SL_Class/1995-Mercedes_Benz-SL600-Service-%252526-Repair-Manual-Software.html
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--FT
Inspections are a total racket set up for repair shops.
I used to have to get inspections in Massachusetts and Texas, and they
would always find something wrong that they could then "repair." I
remember once taking the 79TD to get its inspection, and the guy failed
it for insufficient brake
Cranked up the SDL after a year hiatus. Started right up, but battery
light stays on, even with switch off (engine stopped) and key out. I
think that is indicating a bad diode in the alt. Time for a new alternator
Anyone know of any other conclusion, or want to confirm this diagnosis?
-D wrote:
> Dad was a mover and shaker in the R party at the time...
Did mover and shaker include satanic ritual child prosecution, etc as
is heard in DC today everywhere?
Q sent me.
tin.man
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It was quite humorous that the rioters were chanting, I presume in
frogspeak, "We want Trump!"
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 12/4/18 12:22 PM:
On December 4, 2018 at 12:49 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
We can only hope the frogs will stand up again in 6 months and make lil
+1
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 12/4/18 2:03 PM:
Inspections are a total racket set up for repair shops.
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So you're one third as wealthy as Warren Buffet?
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 1:25 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The eagle has flown.
>
> Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote on 12/3/18 8:43 PM:
> > Michael Esh
> > 220 Robinwood Drive
> > Whitehall, MI 49461
> >
> > Functional
But Alberta has cut production significantly! Whatever the outcome, sit
back and enjoy it.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 12:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Opec is crumbling as kutar pulls out of opec.
>
> Today I could buy Benzin for 1.869.
>
>
>
>
Same is true in MD, where one car in 100 passes inspection - even new ones.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 12:59 PM fmiser via Mercedes
wrote:
> > Mitch wrote:
>
> > Just passed state inspection and is good for another 60 days...
> > Missouri charges you to inspect your car every other month???
>
> No.
E10 was $1.86 here, pure gas $2.03, and Diesel was $2.70 per US gallon.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 1:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> But Alberta has cut production significantly! Whatever the outcome, sit
> back and enjoy it.
>
> On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 12:51
Yes the older Saturns were remarkably good cars. They feel cheap as hell but
they just keep ticking. Kari’s has about 155K and she’s changed the oil
religiously every 3K miles since new. She wants to get a few years old BMW X3
and will probably just keep the Saturn which will then do winter
We were experiencing at least one felt quake per day, sometimes four or
five, for a couple of years. Once the government put a hold on the use of
the three or four disposal wells in the area, the quakes stopped within a
few weeks. It's been at least a year since they stopped, and we've only
felt
I'm really glad that OK stopped the silly inspections. Just as another data
point, I accompanied my daughter when she got her MA inspection after
having lived there a year, and her car passed without an issue - pay the
woman and leave.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 2:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
socialist destroy their nations. Best to smack the leadership a few times so
they remember they serve at the pleasure of the citizens, not the other way
clay monroe
redgh...@comcast.net
> On Dec 4, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>> On December 4, 2018 at 12:49
The current mental defective leading the State of Washington is planning to try
to run in 2020. He wanted a carbon tax, has made a mess of many issues here.
Just wait until he is able to spread the homeless crisis nationwide. There may
be a few municipalities that have homeless. This dork
I've talked to a Subaru mechanic who told me he just replaces them as a matter
of course on all cars...
Curt
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On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Mitch Haley via
Mercedes wrote: Can't be.
We specifically told Bob NOT to buy a Subaru with a blown head gasket.
On Tue, 4 Dec 2018 11:49:15 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
> After much of the country revolting against lil Macaroni's "carbon tax"
> in france, which cause Benzin to sell for over $7 a gal, today macaroni
> went limp and suspended the tax for 6 months. Macaroni thought he was
>
I've not experienced this but ask Kaleb or OK Don.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 11:51 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> It's theoretically possible they could trigger an earthquake, but I'm
> pretty sure they can't cause one. And if they triggered it early, wouldn't
> that
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/6764791854.html
Rick
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On Tue, 4 Dec 2018 14:03:16 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
> Cranked up the SDL after a year hiatus. Started right up, but battery
> light stays on, even with switch off (engine stopped) and key out. I
> think that is indicating a bad diode in the alt. Time for a new
> alternator
I hydrolocked my '81 300TD like that once. If you idled it for 10 minutes in
the cold it would disappear in a cloud of fog...
Curt
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On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:56 AM, Mitch Haley via
Mercedes wrote: In my 1979 Subaru, water mysteriously
disappeared so I just
Indiana had “safety” inspections annually some years ago. A sticker/inspection
was $4.00, and it had to be done by a licensed mechanic.
If you were lucky and knew someone you could pretty much just hand them the $4
and walk out with your sticker. The alternate to that was going in and getting
Oh boy. Probably a horror show.
On Dec 4, 2018 5:35 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes"
wrote:
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/6764791854.html
>
> Rick
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Not always. How about Charles Martel. But I guess he was Frankish, not French.
> -Original Message-
> From: G Mann via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2018 1:05 PM
>
> French military is in deep trouble the only factory in France that makes
> white flags burned down..
>
>
Also, many (most?) places use brine bow vs rock salt. At leasy that's how they
do it in NC.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Craig via Mercedes
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> Cc:
I had to have both rear wheel bearings on my Jetta replaced within a couple
months of each other. What is it with mechanics that don't want to replace both
sides at the same time? I had the same trouble on my '85 190D, one front
bearing failed, my guy replaced it "Oh they never go bad
SWMBA and I are in disagreement about winter road conditions along the Atlantic
coast and other real winter places. I contend that the roads are salted and
that this continues to this day. She is of the opinion that salting roads is
an ecological crime and if they do not salt her Alaska
CHuck U and nanski both need a good smack.
clay monroe via Mercedes wrote on 12/4/18 7:27 PM:
socialist destroy their nations. Best to smack the leadership a few times so
they remember they serve at the pleasure of the citizens, not the other way
clay monroe
redgh...@comcast.net
The main issue is that France has insufficient taxes on fossil fuel energy,
well taxes and wealth redistribution in general, and insufficient social
programs to promote a more austere lifestyle in keeping with the fight against
climate change. More socialism, immigration, diversity, lifestyle
Finally got the new rear wheel bearing in the Golf tonight. Still have to get
a new nut soon, all the FLAPS sell the bearing and hub with a card that says
you don't get a warrenty without a new nut, but don't stock the nut
Still have a lot of tire noise from the cupped inside edge (didn't
It is a mate for my trusty rustbucket, but in better condition, except
for the headlight doors. Same color in the same no clearcoat condition;
same interior. I'd take if if someone wants to buy it and mao will
deliver it.
Dan needs to fly to chit ca go and clean it up!
Its worth
I think that must be them "big city" MA inspections, I don't have any issues in
my little town but I always send Angie or dress in my oldest, scruffiest
clothes and don't take a shower that morning so I look my redneck best...
Curt
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On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at
On Tue, 4 Dec 2018 22:22:49 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
wrote:
> The main issue is that France has insufficient taxes on fossil fuel
> energy, well taxes and wealth redistribution in general, and
> insufficient social programs to promote a more austere lifestyle in
> keeping with the
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