Re: [MBZ] 190D goes to town

2008-05-19 Thread SteveB
Maybe the secret to the 190D fuel economy is it's really a hybrid. Diesel/mouse wheel. On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 1:51 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: light comes on with key, but goes out when engine is started. Lots of mice turds in the trunk, will check it out Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] looks like ebay is screwing sellers big time

2008-05-20 Thread SteveB
I like this sellers response to buyers negative feedback. replica, not exist in citizen catalog,i think it is not solar powered too gogulu http://myworld.ebay.com/gogulu ( 16http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackuserid=gogulu) May-18-08 07:40 - *Reply* by timeparadise

Re: [MBZ] free KFC sandwich

2008-06-18 Thread SteveB
2 hitches, you have to eat their sandwich. Steve On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 1:21 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But there's a hitch: you have to purchase a 32 oz. drink. I religiously avoid all products (esp. carbonated sodas) with HF corn syrup. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:45

[MBZ] A car for Gary 1995 MB S600 sedan ARMORED LEVEL : CEN B6 - $30000

2010-02-03 Thread SteveB
Steve http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1583733207.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] MB repair, maintenance manual

2010-02-22 Thread SteveB
The W123 manuals are available for free download on thepiratebay.org. Type in w123 and they come up. You will need a bit torrent software to download it. Steve On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:21 PM, P. Prud'homme pa...@yahoo.com wrote: Max, I really appreciate your advice here.

[MBZ] 87 300 D turbo troubleshooting

2010-02-27 Thread SteveB
Today on my way back from looking at a 380 engine for my SL, my turbo quite working on my car. I had started out from about 10 mph when I accelerated aggresively and the car gave a nice black cloud of smoke, and developed a high pitch whine wheneevr the turbo was suppose to be working. I drove it

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-18 Thread SteveB
Well I sold my SL yesterday, and put the 240D into the garage, so I will drop it tonight. I can't find any information on the transmission in my electronic Benz manual, so if anyone knows the .pdf document name, I could use it. 3 Thanks, Steve On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-21 Thread SteveB
OK I pulled the tranny out today. How do I remove the torque converter? Steve On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 2:03 PM, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: Oh. OK. That would be the front pump drive. I didn't think they would break that easy though I guess the pump ring itself can fracture. I haven't

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-23 Thread SteveB
Interesting turn tonight on both my cars. I talked to Don Plowman, the previous owner of my 1987 300D. He replaced the engine and did the trap oxydizer recall on the car. It was his wife's daily driver. He is the senior mechanic for Hendricks Mercedes here in Charlotte. He has worked there for 32

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-04-02 Thread SteveB
I am getting ready to install the replacement transmission on my 240D. Anyone replace the torque converter seals on these that can offer any tips on getting the old one out? It looks fairly simple but would like any suggestions you may have. Once that is replaced I will reinstall the tranny. I

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-04-06 Thread SteveB
I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the

Re: [MBZ] Automatic transmissions

2010-06-02 Thread SteveB
Curt, There is a lot of useful Mercedes transmission vacuum information found on the link below. I used it to sort out shifting adjustments on my 240D. Steve http://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/AutomaticTransmissionInformation.html On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] hey y'all you need this!

2010-11-12 Thread SteveB
I had a set but everytime I tried to use it I couldn't get it off the wall. Steve On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 8:22 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/2055650597.html Collectable Dale Earnhardt Snapon Wrench Set - $250 --R

Re: [MBZ] Selling off my Service Manuals

2010-12-01 Thread SteveB
The August 1959 (#3) is sold and shipped. #1 and 2 still available. Steve On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 8:22 PM, Steve mguzzir...@gmail.com wrote: I have 3 Mercedes manuals I am offering to the list. You can contact me off of the list if you are interested for details. 1. Service manual

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist archive?

2010-12-07 Thread SteveB
I set up a Google Voive phone number for Craigslist. It allows me to block anyone that I do not want to hear from anymore. I have not had to block anyone but it's a nice option as well as I get text messages at my regular phone, where the number is forwarded to, and a voice mailbox I can check on

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Ads

2010-07-19 Thread SteveB
You can't have too many Harbor Freight ads. Steve On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: Is it just me, or just this area (Southern California), or does every publication, including the local paper, have a Harbor Freight ad? Okay, next time I submit an

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Ads

2010-07-19 Thread SteveB
I bought A/C gauges yesterday for $29.95 with a internet ad from HF and the manager did not look happy to see the price I brought in. There is no way to make a gauge set like that for that price without the China gov't help. There is just too much labor and material to go into a set like that.

Re: [MBZ] DBV: banned lister who came in from the cold

2010-07-21 Thread SteveB
Just dropped in could move up anyones's list when viewed with The Dude. Steve Journey to the Center of the Mind by Amboy Dukes--I want to say 1968. My psychedelic trilogy is rounded out by: Incense and Peppermints by Strawberry Alarm Clock 1967 Eight Miles High by the Byrds (1968 ?)

Re: [MBZ] where to buy R12

2010-07-23 Thread SteveB
Quotes page. I was surprised to see it's not there already. On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: if its cheap I am interested. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] W123 Service Manuals

2010-07-27 Thread SteveB
Available for free download on Piratebay.org last time I looked. You will need to instyall a bittorrent software to download. Steve On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, What is the best source of Service Manuals? If I go directly to dealership,

Re: [MBZ] sheared off bolt in knuckle

2010-07-28 Thread SteveB
I did the exact same thing on My 2003 Outback about 3 weeks ago but I did not use the impact, I did it with the breaker bar. The car is from Chicago so I attributed it to corrosion and low grade asian materials. I drilled and tapped and replaced the bolt. Were you R R'ing the CV? Steve On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] W123 Service Manuals

2010-07-29 Thread SteveB
Alex, Sorry for the offer. It was to help out on getting the books and not to get me called scum. Steve On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 8:06 AM, SteveB mguzzir...@gmail.com wrote: Available for free download

Re: [MBZ] computer monitor

2010-09-01 Thread SteveB
Craigslist. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: My old 19 CRT went dead last weekend, and I'm quickly growing tired of the 15 spare. Looking for something in the 22-32 range, monitor or TV. Not finding any super bargains out there, but did find a LCD/LED

[MBZ] 1987 300d W124 does not shut off

2009-06-05 Thread SteveB
1987 300d coninues to run when I turn it off. There is plenty of vacuum and the manual shutoff just barely needs to be touched to shut the car off. Is this vacuum shutoff adjustable, or is there a diaphram I need to replace? Steve -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] Radio amplifier

2009-06-26 Thread SteveB
http://www.beckerautosound.com/ This may work for you assuming it's a Becker. Steve On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:47 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: If you've been following my problems with battery electric drain on my 91 350SDL for the past three weeks or so (way too long!), you now know

Re: [MBZ] This thing is cheap

2009-10-16 Thread SteveB
I think thats Barbie selling her car. On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 1998 Mercedes SLK - $6500 (Charleston) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1423393595.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-07 Thread SteveB
Is there a chance you did not loose any antifreeze, but it went into the overflow chamber located inside the fender well? There is a tube that goes from the plastic fill tank toward the battery and then down to this chamber. Steve On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu

Re: [MBZ] One must ask Why?

2009-12-07 Thread SteveB
Maybe it's used to unload it fast. Steve On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1498514925.html Why!? WHY!? That is the most

Re: [MBZ] Gonna snow in ATL today.

2010-01-07 Thread SteveB
Was Tom able to calm you down? Steve On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 1:40 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: It just started here at Bimby. You can already hear people in their offices screaming it's snowing like 8 year old kids. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz

Re: [MBZ] fuel leak

2010-01-18 Thread SteveB
I used some 2 part epoxy sold for fuel tanks, on my 240D and it had held for the last 2 years. It was on a crack on a flat surface and not a corner so if it's the corner it may or may not work. Is there a strong vacuum on the tank cap when you fill it from near empty? Steve On Mon, Jan 18, 2010

Re: [MBZ] fuel leak

2010-01-18 Thread SteveB
drives it, odd hours, I am either taking kids to school or asleep when she leaves or gets home. clay On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:14 AM, SteveB wrote: I used some 2 part epoxy sold for fuel tanks, on my 240D and it had held for the last 2 years. It was on a crack on a flat surface and not a corner

Re: [MBZ] looking at '87 300D

2010-01-22 Thread SteveB
My 87 300D has the 17 head, with 190,000 on the motor and 390,000 on the chassis. Runs great, average around 25 mpg driving fast, but I have seen 30 mpg driving it at the speed limit. Paid $1050.00 for it 3 years ago but had to repair where it was rear ended prior to my owning it. I had offered