Re: [MBZ] marshall booth photo/banned
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall was 100 percent about his factory knows best statement with one exception. And that is when newer technology is an improvement. A good example is Mobil 1 oil which did not exist when most our older Mercedes were built. I'm trying to remember when 15W50 came out. I know I was buying it in 1987 or so, but I think it was fairly new then. Marshall was exceptionally vocal on KN air filters being unnecessary (and less efficient) because of the excess air flow designed into our diesels. He had a point, for two reasons. 1. Marshall always said time yourself 0-62, then pull the air filter and do it again. If there's no change, quit thinking about reducing AF restriction to increase performance. 2. Every objective test I've seen (usually in the 4x4 magazines) has the KN flowing more dirt than the factory filter element. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] marshall booth photo/banned
KN air filters being unnecessary (and less efficient) because of the excess air flow designed into our diesels. There was a KN air filter in my first '78 300D. I pulled it out totally covered with oil. I wasn't sure if it was oil misted by blowby or overoiled in the first place, but I later found out that it was overoiling. Nothing came out of the engine during the oil cap test. I took it to a shop and had the valves adjusted, and this was before I knew about warm versus cold engine valve adjustments. They did it after we drove the car 10 miles to their shop which is not nearly ideal (found this out when it wouldn't start the minute the temps dipped into the 30's). Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, ursula who'll be going in for a set of new tires tomorrow since one of the El Cheapos put on by the PO went flat. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] marshall booth photo/banned
In a message dated 12/3/2007 5:36:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marshall was 100 percent about his factory knows best statement with one exception. And that is when newer technology is an improvement. A good example is Mobil 1 oil which did not exist when most our older Mercedes were built. Another good example is tire technology, a third is modern ceramic brake pads. Marshall was exceptionally vocal on KN air filters being unnecessary (and less efficient) because of the excess air flow designed into our diesels. That may have been what got him banned by Jamie. And it is not check your fuses, it is replace them at regular intervals, period! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] marshall booth photo/banned
On Dec 3, 2007 5:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall was exceptionally vocal on KN air filters being unnecessary (and less efficient) because of the excess air flow designed into our diesels. That may have been what got him banned by Jamie. Well, then Jaime was in the wrong. KNs are junk not just for diesels but also for the majority of gassers. I always cringe when I see a car with a carefully designed cold air induction system (like most modern BMWs, for example) replaced with a KN drawing hot underhood air instead. Why do so many people who would never install any other kind of ricer accessory believe the hype on those things? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
