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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-03-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,373
Posted By Padraig
SANYO- MICROFT OVEN (Mod#EM-P622W)

Fellow Members, this an appeal to help an old veteran pensioner in poor circumstances who got this Sanyo Microwave oven for free that was built in Jan 2000, but without the turnable glass plate. The...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-17-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By Padraig
People Power vs The Bureaucracy

People power saves the project! What do you think of that?


"Tempest in a composting toilet
Dufferin Grove Park activists are no strangers to battling with bureaucrats.
Toronto Star Sep. 17,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-12-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,572
Posted By Padraig
Good Idea! - where can one get one?

Good Idea! - where can one get one?
Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,152
Posted By Padraig
Yep, I brought up the site and logged in my vin...

Yep, I brought up the site and logged in my vin numer, which is 16 numbers ( 1984 300SD ), and the results: You have to have 17 Numbers! Well, I don't - maybe the CIA were involved onthe Benz's...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-12-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By Padraig
To be honest, I agree, generally speaking, but on...

To be honest, I agree, generally speaking, but on good documentaries and good movies, I become annoyed when they speed up the credits to ACCOMODATE THEIR ADVERTISING NEEDS.
There are many times when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,578
Posted By Padraig
TX, can I get in on that offer also? It will be...

TX, can I get in on that offer also? It will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Padraig
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-25-2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 12,438
Posted By Padraig
Washing Genitals in a Public Washroom

Well, maybe he was a Muslim preparing for prayers - they do that hygiene thing.

Recently, a friend of mine, John, who is a manager of maintenance at the township works department, had a complaint...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By Padraig
Door Lock Striker Plate

It might just be an adjustment to the striker plate that is needed to align it properly - just loosen the four Allen bolts, and adjust the plate, tighten the bolts evenly and slowly as you check the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-19-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Padraig
Manually Closing the Sunroof

On the inside wall of the rear quarter panel at the drivers side, you will find the sunroof motor - using the correct sized socket ( its either a 17 or 24mm size ) you can manually close, or open the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By Padraig
Power Steering Pump Filter

Thanks to all for your replies. I phoned Benz headquarters just awhile ago and I am waiting a call back with the official Benz part number from their custopmer service desk. When I get it I'll go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By Padraig
Power Steering Pump Leak

Went to the nearest Benz delearship to-day to buy a seal for the second port ( the lower one) from the top of the pump, and a reservoir cover gasket. Whilst there I asked for a new filter for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,817
Posted By Padraig
I'm curious about the 'new metal'- would you...

I'm curious about the 'new metal'- would you explain that fully - where you got it, cut it, bent it, etc., etc.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,645
Posted By Padraig
Every crack on the Road is disturbing

This 1984 300SD with brand new Pirelli Tyres, evry crack on the streets jars me. Is it time to replace the absorbers? If it is, which Bilsteins ought I to get?

On smooth roads, no problem -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,826
Posted By Padraig
High Mileage Badges- Canada

For Canadian residents see:
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccustom/high_mileage.pdf

There are three badges awarded free:
1. 250,000 Km's
2. 500,000 "
3. 1,000,000 Km's
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,189
Posted By Padraig
The owners manual for my 84 300SD recommends ATF,...

The owners manual for my 84 300SD recommends ATF, and that's what I use.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,234
Posted By Padraig
It would seem that they mistook what you said for...

It would seem that they mistook what you said for r12.
Forum: Tech Help 08-04-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,724
Posted By Padraig
Well, YOU can if you dare suffer the...

Well, YOU can if you dare suffer the consequences. Do the math. r134 is not miscible with the mineral oil of r12. Freeze 12 is 80% of the main constituent of r134 - how miscible is that with mineral...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 921
Views: 35,701
Posted By Padraig
Thought For The Day

Of course not, I feel the same way. But your attitude is, let's face it, defeatist - Remember the little woman in the bus who refused to give up her seat? Remember the rebellious public outcries by,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 921
Views: 35,701
Posted By Padraig
Thought For The Day

I see your point, Aklim, but you didn't deal with the posed Question, especially when the 'other' fence is supported by:

U.S. INVOLVEMENT
The United States has consistently supported Israel and...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 921
Views: 35,701
Posted By Padraig
Thought For The Day

Read all of this with as much as an open mind as you can muster and ask yourself: " What would I be prepared to do if my family and I were amongst the down-trodden majority?"
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-31-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 921
Views: 35,701
Posted By Padraig
Forget what the Belmont Blog wrote. Instead...

Forget what the Belmont Blog wrote. Instead read the original article from the U.K.'s Independent Newspaper:

Published: 26 July 2006
The UN secretary general Kofi Annan says an Israeli attack...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2006, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,624
Posted By Padraig
I think your answer needs futher explanation: ...

I think your answer needs futher explanation:

Yor are correct if you mean at the first stage of refining - but my understanding is that the refiners will then add sufficient additives to bring it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,377
Posted By Padraig
Dialelectric grease will cure it, but that's...

Dialelectric grease will cure it, but that's expenesive to buy if one considers its limited use. So, try a coating of ordinary pertroleum jelly (aka Vaseline) on the posts and cable inserts.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,860
Posted By Padraig
Oil Pressure Gauge

Mine is the same model as yours, and remains constantly at 3 Bars Idling at about 900 rpm's or driving from 0 to 120Kliks.

My feeling is that at an RPM setting lower than 900 it will indicate a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Padraig
Last year, when I was ignorant of most AC issues,...

Last year, when I was ignorant of most AC issues, my Benz dealer sold me a screw-on blue and a red caps that merely replaced the original brass ones. Now had I left them on, someone would say I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Padraig
From what you wrote, it seems a repair kit can...

From what you wrote, it seems a repair kit can be had for the clutch - if so where did you get it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Padraig
From what you wrote, it seems a repair kit can...

From what you wrote, it seems a repair kit can be had for the clutch - if so where did you get it?
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,228
Posted By Padraig
Hi George, Yes the R4 - the 'workhorse'...

Hi George, Yes the R4 - the 'workhorse' compressor of its time was designed for efficiency, but not for durability.

The R4 on my 84 300SD (Harrison #320) might even be the original one, but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Padraig
Compresoor or Clutch

That's what I think,too.

Just musing, I wonder if a new clutch - if I can get one - can be installed without removing and benching the compressor. The reason I ask is if it is possible to do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Padraig
A.C. Compressor problem or clutch ?

A belated thanks to all who replied . Anyway, I had the belt re-installed and with the A.C. operating, I have the same old noise. With the A.C., switched off, I had the same noise.

What do you...
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