Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Jerry, Rain-x is a synthetic hydrophobic that is applied to glass surfaces to allow water to bead and run off. Just as you see water bead and run off a freshly waxed painted surface, Rain-x does much the same. For that matter, if you buy the product and apply it to your windshield, you rarely have to turn your wipers on. I have used it since it originally came on the market when it was sold through dealers much like Amsoil is. Good stuff, but follow the instructions closely so it is applied properly. As for the wiper insert issue, I suspect it's a combination of costs, profit margins and convenience for the consumer... Dan On Nov 9, 2012, at 1:45 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: I just changed my worn out wiper blades. The new package recommends a change every six months. I had these on for at least five years. Anyway, the new ones were the Rain-X brand and included a little wipe that you apply to the windshield in a circular motion and then wipe off. When dry, you turn on the new wipers for 3 - 5 minutes. I did as I was told after cleaning the windshield. The package doesn't say exactly what this does. Does one of you know what this accomplishes? While on the topic, why do the auto parts stores no longer sell just the rubber insert? It seems wasteful to buy a new holder and throw the old one away. Is this to justify paying $30 for a new set of blades that used to cost a few dollars? Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7677 (20121109) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Ernest makes an interesting point. Perhaps I need to park the two cars side by side to judge the rake of the w/s On 1/24/12, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Nothing quite fits the 300CD driver's side, which is odd because the w/s is the same as on my 300TD which has no wiper coverage issues Maybe the arm not on the shaft in the right position, or the arm is bent. Or the drive linkage is bent. Or the pivots are worn. --Philip ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Nothing quite fits the 300CD driver's side, which is odd because the w/s is the same as on my 300TD which has no wiper coverage issues On 1/23/12, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 23, 2012 2:53 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: I found original new rubber in the wheel well. They don't get better with age. Alex ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
the windshields may be the same, but isn't the windshield of the CD tilted back at a steeper angle than on the 300D/TD? makes me wonder; did they tilt the windshield wiper motors further back at the same angle to match? cheers! e On 24/Jan/12 12:40, andrew strasfogel wrote: Nothing quite fits the 300CD driver's side, which is odd because the w/s is the same as on my 300TD which has no wiper coverage issues On 1/23/12, Alex Chamberlainapchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 23, 2012 2:53 PM, Mountain Manmaontin@gmail.com wrote: I found original new rubber in the wheel well. They don't get better with age. Alex ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
andrew strasfogel wrote: Nothing quite fits the 300CD driver's side, which is odd because the w/s is the same as on my 300TD which has no wiper coverage issues Maybe the arm not on the shaft in the right position, or the arm is bent. Or the drive linkage is bent. Or the pivots are worn. --Philip ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? Ah, a subject that is near and dear to my heart. A wiper-blade thread to me is like an oil thread to normal people. For normal cars I like Tricos. Their refills work better with their own blades rather than trying to fit them into your factory blades. You can get Tricos in any size from RockAuto.com. A good alternative is the NAPA Exact Fit house brand (which is probably OEM'd by someone respectable, just like how their Gold oil filters are actually made by Wix). For monowiper Mercedes, you MUST use the OEM refills that Rusty sells. Bosch is not the same and WILL streak. One thing that's frequently overlooked on monowiper cars is tension of the blade against the windshield. Not only should you periodically replace the whole blade (not just the insert) so that the blade claw assemblies are as springy as new, but the wiper arm also needs replacing periodically. I have found on 124s that it is pretty much worn out after 20+ years. Replacing it is dead simple (one bolt holds it to the wiper transmission) and will make a huge difference in performance. (The part that wears out is a big spring inside the arm. It might be possible to replace that with a generic hardware-store spring, but I haven't tried.) Note that early and late 124s have a slightly different arm, and only the later version is still available. The arm and blade are a matched set, so if you upgrade to the later arm, get a blade too. The wiper motors and transmissions on monowiper cars get slower as they get older, too. There's supposed to be a trick to opening up the transmission, but I've never figured it out. Others have reported that when they got it open, the grease inside was dried solid. Cleaning the gears with a good solvent and refilling the unit with low-temperature grease ought to make a big difference in wiper speed. The motor is still available, although I've wondered if it could be replaced by a generic one with more torque---sites like www.sciplus.com and www.allelec.com sell a variety of 12VDC motors. Last but not least, cleanliness of the windshield greatly affects wiper performance. Depending where you live and what kinds of interesting chemicals are in the air (and on the road, being thrown up on your windshield by the car in front of you), different cleaning regimens may be necessary. Simple Green, rubbing alcohol, Bon Ami, and glass polish applied with a buffer are all worth trying, in decreasing order of ease. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
For all my cars, I use Mercedes original inserts. They're really excellent, even on cars with two wipers like the W126. Of course, you need the original blades to use them, which are much higher quality than the parts store ones (even bosch). The only exception is the W123... last time I checked original blades were NLA at the dealer, but I might be remembering that wrong. Jaime ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Jaime wrote: The only exception is the W123... last time I checked original blades were NLA at the dealer, but I might be remembering that wrong. I bought trico a while back. Then I found original new rubber in the wheel well. I hope original fits trico holder... 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 delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jan 23, 2012 2:53 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: I found original new rubber in the wheel well. They don't get better with age. Alex ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? I used to like Rain-X Latitude, but the last batch I bought ain't what they used to be... I've always used Trico, never liked anything else. Of course, now the source of trico has dried up, at least around here. (Inserts are unobtainium over-the-counter now. Must buy entire blade, and vastly increased cost.) -- 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I can still get Trico for some applications Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:07:53 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? I used to like Rain-X Latitude, but the last batch I bought ain't what they used to be... I've always used Trico, never liked anything else. Of course, now the source of trico has dried up, at least around here. (Inserts are unobtainium over-the-counter now. Must buy entire blade, and vastly increased cost.) -- 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've been using Bosch for the last several years, no complaints. -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Did you ever figure out the tranny issue? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2012, at 6:56 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I've been using Bosch for the last several years, no complaints. -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes: Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? I used to like Rain-X Latitude, but the last batch I bought ain't what they used to be... I buy basic Bosch. None of them last more than 6 months anyway so why pay more? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades
Depends on what we're putting them in. I just got some funny branded ones at Advance for my Ranger, ~$13 apiece but they work real good. A 123 car and anything with a mono-wiper gets Bosch, NO EXCEPTIONS. IIRC a 123 car takes an 18 blade and the Bosch must be metric because they're about 1/4 longer than anything else at FLAPS and don't have the annoying non-overlap every other brand I've tried presents. -Curt Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:14:05 -0600 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Wiper Blades Message-ID: dub0-p3-eas8044b89a46fd153b45da50dd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? I used to like Rain-X Latitude, but the last batch I bought ain't what they used to be... Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've had good luck with Trico, Advance sells them, cheap and streak free on my car. Walt On Jan 22, 2012 1:14 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Any opinions on what are good wiper blades? I used to like Rain-X Latitude, but the last batch I bought ain't what they used to be... Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
I got Michelin blades for my Dodge pickup just the other day, today driving back from Maine it rained most of the way and I agree they're very nice. -Curt Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 07:40:21 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original One of the numerous times I was over in Cal last year, I needed to get wiperblades for the VW. I went to the store where those three cartoon guys work and they had Michelin replacment blades. They are awesome. I don't believe they were crazy expensive. They wierd thing is, I never see them for sale anywhere anymore... Bob Rentfro '77 200D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ - Do you Yahoo!? With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Jan 30 02:24:07 2006 Received: from [70.184.21.183] (helo=[192.168.1.101]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1F3Oi6-0003cp-SV for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 30 Jan 2006 02:24:07 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:24:05 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] I guess everyone else is as busy as I was X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 02:24:07 - when I first read this just now I though marshall was switching to amsoil Marshall Booth wrote: John Berryman wrote: On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 05:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Replaced the fan clutch and belt tensioner on my SDL today. No but yesterday I switched the 190D over to Amsoil sytnthetic tranny fluid and changed the filter. Swapped the PS fluid to Amsoil tranny fluid using the dilution method (pull the filter and change the fluid in the reservoir 4-5 times after driving a bit between changes) and changed the filter too. The fluid that came out of the PS was thick in comparison to the Amsoil stuff. It looked like it started out life as a clear fluid but was pretty dirty. Kinda grey with the usual aluminum /metallic swirl. There is definitely less effort required to turn the wheel after the changeover. I've had this happen numerous times when changing PS fluid even when I used plain old Dexron III w/Mercron rather than Mobil 1 or Amsoil. My wagon when I first got it used to bind a little when it was way cold, like 10-25 below 0 F. Changing to synthetic fluid cured that. I can't really tell any difference between the Amsoil and Mobil 1 but I can tell you that both brands improve tranny feel as well as steering input. The Amsoil fluid is supposed to be good up to 100,000mi. What's Mobil's claim for longevity on their synthetic tranny fluid? I agree that changing the PS or transmission fluid (even to NORMAL stuff) usually makes things feel better. Mobil 1 made them feel even better! Mercedes transmissions need to have the filter AND fluid changed every 30 kmi or a little sooner - it's not the fluid life, but to get all the particulate (from the clutches) out and to replace the filter. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
Just curious... why not buy the OE blade assembly from Rusty (or your local dealer), they just get the OE/dealer refills in the future? Or buy a couple of refills with the blade so you're all set for a few years. On some models (like the early 124's) this is about the only way to get a blade that fits perfectly. On a side note, I hear that applying Formula 303 periodically can make them last longer - not sure if it helps much or not. :) -dm -- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:58:49 -0500 From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades Both of the Bosch blades work well for my cars (I preferred the Excels when they were available), but the Excel assemblies are no longer available for my '85+ 190Ds with monowipers. I have to use the Microedge refills and build my own (Bosch just doesn't sell a complete assembly that fits the 201 chassis any more). Marshall
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
What model of car? Use whatever you want for 123s or 126s. 124s and 201s are much more fussy, thanks to the accursed monowiper---I get acceptable performance out of mine only with OE refills (and this is on a fresh blade and arm with good spring tension: I just replaced the whole deal last year with the newer version from late 124s, which I highly recommend as an upgrade). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo On 1/27/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Any comments on which one would be the best value? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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On Friday, January 27, 2006, at 09:34 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: What model of car? Use whatever you want for 123s or 126s. 124s and 201s are much more fussy, thanks to the accursed monowiper---I get acceptable performance out of mine only with OE refills (and this is on a fresh blade and arm with good spring tension: I just replaced the whole deal last year with the newer version from late 124s, which I highly recommend as an upgrade). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo Any good info for the wiper assy? Clutch/gearbox, motor upgrades, anything? Mine isn't right, seems to be sluggish and operates opposite what the switch says. No delay (not sure if Euros had it but the click is in the switch for it) and high is low and low is high, according to switch position. I put a US motor in and still have the original, maybe I should check the pin-out. My car is 1986 190D Euro but 124 info may be helpful. Richarde told me somebody has a parts list for repairing part of it. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
The bosch micro edge work great for rain, the excel work a bit bettter on freezing rain and snow, anco are good if your wiper folds on the road and it's all you can find, they'll work until you can get some Bosch wipers, ( except on 126, I tried to put a set of ancos on my '82 300sd in a jam, and the things just wouldn't mount up, even though the catalog showed it as a fit ) Robert B Dike wrote: Here in Seattle the standard Bosch Microedge works splendidly. Forget the ANCO. Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Any comments on which one would be the best value? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Do you Yahoo!? With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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One of the numerous times I was over in Cal last year, I needed to get wiperblades for the VW. I went to the store where those three cartoon guys work and they had Michelin replacment blades. They are awesome. I don't believe they were crazy expensive. They wierd thing is, I never see them for sale anywhere anymore... Bob Rentfro '77 200D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades What model of car? Use whatever you want for 123s or 126s. 124s and 201s are much more fussy, thanks to the accursed monowiper---I get acceptable performance out of mine only with OE refills (and this is on a fresh blade and arm with good spring tension: I just replaced the whole deal last year with the newer version from late 124s, which I highly recommend as an upgrade). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo On 1/27/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Any comments on which one would be the best value? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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B Dike wrote: Here in Seattle the standard Bosch Microedge works splendidly. Forget the ANCO. Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Both of the Bosch blades work well for my cars (I preferred the Excels when they were available), but the Excel assemblies are no longer available for my '85+ 190Ds with monowipers. I have to use the Microedge refills and build my own (Bosch just doesn't sell a complete assembly that fits the 201 chassis any more). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
On Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 09:58 AM, Marshall Booth wrote: Both of the Bosch blades work well for my cars (I preferred the Excels when they were available), but the Excel assemblies are no longer available for my '85+ 190Ds with monowipers. I have to use the Microedge refills and build my own (Bosch just doesn't sell a complete assembly that fits the 201 chassis any more). Marshall I bought one in Florida in December. The book was wrong and I had to exchange it for one an inch shorter. It was hitting the edge when at full extension. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 I have had them for three years do 45 to 50K a year in all sorts of winter weather. Still working. Just clean them every so often with 303 Aerospace sauce same stuff I use on mb tex Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wiper blades A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Any comments on which one would be the best value? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades
That 303 Aerospace stuff rocks. Out here in the summer when you put stuff on your dash or seats it off gasses and fogs up the windows in just a few days. 303 goo off gasses very, very little. On the other hand, Armor All type goo makes it look like I have smoked one hundred packs of Pall Malls while sitting at a stop light. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 I have had them for three years do 45 to 50K a year in all sorts of winter weather. Still working. Just clean them every so often with 303 Aerospace sauce same stuff I use on mb tex Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wiper blades A few days ago, there was a discussion about wiper blades. Today, I went looking for replacements. I found: Anco Universal Refill $ 4.99 Bosch Microedge (complete assembly) $ 7.99 Bosch Microedge Excel (comp. assy.) $ 12.99 Any comments on which one would be the best value? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
