From owner-diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Sat Mar 17 21:17:03 2007 From: diesel-benz-digest diesel-benz-digest Sunday, March 18 2007 Volume 01 : Number 2417 Forum for Discussion of Diesel Mercedes Benz Automobiles Derick Amburgey Digest Coordinator Contents: RE: [db] Fwd: Biodiesel is Part of the Solution to Global Warming [db] where's my popcorn? Omega II - no go. :( [db] 6.9L Diesel? Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? [db] D'oh! [db] Possible donor car Re: [db] D'oh! Re: [db] Possible donor car Re: [db] D'oh! Diesel Benz Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/diesel-benz/ Send submissions to diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to diesel-benz-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to stag-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:50:59 -0500 From: "Alec Cordova" Subject: RE: [db] Fwd: Biodiesel is Part of the Solution to Global Warming Revisiting one of our earlier "Don't believe everything you read" threads, I agree that biodiesel is good, but this release is just a little heavy on the propaganda and spin. Examples: 1. "the nation's first biodiesel pump at a Safeway, Inc. supermarket." > Worded to suggest it's the nation's first biodiesel pump, not that it's the first such pump at a Safeway. 2. "Raymond L. Orbach named biodiesel in his Congressional testimony and said, 'And these technologies...' " > What other technologies were included among "these," and how significant or insignificant was biodiesel in that list? 3. "biodiesel has a closed carbon cycle" > Suggests that growing soybeans uses up the same amount of carbon released through the rest of the biod cycle, which I seriously doubt. 4. "produces a 3.24 to 1 positive life cycle energy balance [...] counting all inputs for [...] transportation" > And this covers transportation how far? My understanding is that transportation from the few industrial biodiesel production centers to fuel pumps is one large reason why availability is currently limited. It follows that transportation costs would vary very widely. Sorry. I'm just tired of both sides working too hard to spin each side of every issue. Thanks for the article anyway. I'm glad to see biodiesel being taken seriously. Alec Cordova Taylor, Texas 89 300CE, 218K > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-diesel-benz-at-digest.net > [mailto:owner-diesel-benz-at-digest.net]On Behalf Of Jim Hoffman > Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 10:43 AM > To: diesel-benz-at-digest.net > Subject: [db] Fwd: Biodiesel is Part of the Solution to Global Warming > > > Biodiesel is Part of the Solution to Global Warming!! > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Dear NBB Member: > > Dear Alliance and Backer: > > America^Rs leaders and environmental groups are increasingly > pointing to biodiesel as part of the solution to global warming. > Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, who helped launch a national effort > by mayors to take action on climate change, recently led by > example when fueling a Volkswagen Golf with B20 biodiesel at the > grand opening of the nation^Rs first biodiesel pump at a Safeway, > Inc. supermarket. > > U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi says biofuels > like biodiesel are part of the answer as Congress takes on > climate change policy. Read her statements here, > http://speaker.house.gov/issues?id=0010. > > On March 7, U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science > Raymond L. Orbach named biodiesel in his Congressional testimony > and said, "And these technologies will help us to be better > stewards of the environment, and they will help us confront the > serious challenge of global climate change." > > Major environmental groups like Environmental Defense (EDF) and > the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) agree, citing biodiesel > as having the potential to contribute greatly against climate > change. EDF's statement can be read here, > http://www.environmentaldefense.org/pressrelease.cfm?contentID=580 6 and UCS's statement can be read here, http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/big_rig_cleanup/biodiesel.html. As an Alliance and Backer member, we wanted to make sure you also had the facts on how biodiesel helps respond to global warming concerns. - - Since growing oilseeds like soybeans to produce the oil takes up carbon dioxide, biodiesel has a closed carbon cycle, dramatically reducing CO2. - - Biodiesel from oilseeds like soybeans provides a 78% life cycle decrease in CO2 emissions when compared to petroleum diesel fuel. - - Biodiesel produced from soybeans grown in the U.S. produces a 3.24 to 1 positive life cycle energy balance, beginning with bare ground and counting all inputs for growing, harvesting, processing and transportation, according to an analysis jointly conducted by the U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture. You can help spread the word by forwarding this to a friend, http://biodiesel.grassroots.com/f2f/?lk=4399263-4399263-0-25757-SHqkwO0gl1Sj 3ggvyGeSJUWWkPjwPD2T. Joe Jobe CEO National Biodiesel Board The National Biodiesel Board is funded in part by the United Soybean Board and state soybean board checkoff programs. To Unsubscribe, copy and paste the following url into your browser's address window: http://nbb.grassroots.com/standard/systemMessagesandOperations/?spType=unsub scribe&lk=4975146-4975146-0-25757-OosgjqsY45aLK1rKCpb4KjJgXvls3olk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Powered by Grassroots Enterprise, Inc. http://www.grassroots.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:32:22 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] where's my popcorn? Omega II - no go. :( bottom line: Omega II ain't happening... :( was getting ready to go drive to seattle tonight to get my "new" 2001 Cherokee XJ limited... (the one that was wrecked in the front...) the kid calls me up at 10pm and says he changed his mind... the family he's been staying with wrecked their car and he's going to let them have it... (it runs and drives...) argh. I guess it's ok... I understand, and there were a lot of "issues" with this deal that made me nervous... NY salt,smoker, no title, last minute arrangements, etc... besides, this leaves me with "only" five jeeps... ;) Guess I'll spend a bit more time getting Omega in better shape... if things don't start happening with my J10 real soon I may start making Omega my veggie mobile... The sixth anniversary of the dismantling of SuperDawg is next month... seems you can't count on anyone these days... :( In a way I'm ok with not getting this XJ... I really couldn't afford to buy it AND fix it. :) well, school again tomorrow... john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:35:18 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] 6.9L Diesel? what kind of mileage would an '87 F350 6.9L Automatic Diesel get? is this is a good driveline? would this fit in a Grand Wagoneer? thanx, john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:29:11 -0400 From: "Jim Hoffman" Subject: Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? I've heard low twenties... I thought we went through this conversation over a year ago... All about weight distribution, etc. I thought with the right suspension mods it would work but you guys said no. Too much weight. Now you want to know if it will fit... I'm confused! ;) Jim > what kind of mileage would an '87 F350 6.9L Automatic Diesel get? > is this is a good driveline? > > would this fit in a Grand Wagoneer? > > thanx, > john ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:50:11 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? On Sat, 17 Mar 2007, Jim Hoffman wrote: >-->I've heard low twenties... I thought we went through >-->this conversation over a year ago... All about weight I don't remember what day it is, let alone what we talked about a year ago. :) john >-->distribution, etc. I thought with the right suspension >-->mods it would work but you guys said no. Too much weight. >-->Now you want to know if it will fit... I'm confused! >--> >-->;) >--> >-->Jim >--> >-->> what kind of mileage would an '87 F350 6.9L Automatic Diesel get? >-->> is this is a good driveline? >-->> >-->> would this fit in a Grand Wagoneer? >-->> >-->> thanx, >-->> john >--> ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:59:58 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] 6.9L Diesel? On Sat, 17 Mar 2007, Jim Steere wrote: > -->> what kind of mileage would an '87 F350 6.9L Automatic Diesel get? > -->> is this is a good driveline? > -->> would this fit in a Grand Wagoneer? > --> > -->Not very well, John. That 6.9 is Godawful heavy and wide. > --> > -->And...gas mileage with a non-OD old C6 isn't real impressive.....and the > -->lifespan of aforementioned C6 behind the diesel left a lot to be desired. > --> > -->Jim thanx, scratch that one off the list. :) john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:59:58 -0700 From: chuck goolsbee Subject: [db] D'oh! The #1 injector of my TDI's been leaking for a while. No big deal... but I finally collected all the parts to tend to it today, including new injector nozzles. One of the items were some thick copper sealing washers, which go between the injector collar and the head. In the midst of that work I noted the fuel return line was a little grotty, so I figure I'll change that too with a trip to NAPA. I drive down to NAPA with the return line and the little rubber-like cap from the #1 injector in hand (both had been soaked in Diesel and could use replacing. NAPA is out of that type hose (they had bigger and smaller) and so I swing by a few other places, namely Campbell-Nelson's wrecking yard and Schucks & Auto-zone... all coming up empty. When I return home, I go to put the old parts back on the car and reach into my pocket... The hose is there, but the little cap is gone. D'oh! The stores are all closed now. =( Anyone have any brilliant ideas for an improvised fuel return line cap? - -- - --chuck goolsbee 02 Jetta TDi & 06 Liberty CRD arlington, wa, usa ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:20:43 -0700 From: "Derick Amburgey" Subject: [db] Possible donor car Hello, I know I have been a stranger of late, but home renovation, kids and other (women) have been keeping me busy. While cruising CL I cam across this car. Looks like there is a viable motor and tranny in there. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/294724822.html Just found, and purchased a little turbo diesel Mighty Max that I have been looking around for some time. I drove one in the Navy and man I have wanted one ever since. Still searching for a TDI 1.9L VW but you would think they were made out of gold for what they want for them. The 190d will be getting new ball joints soon. I keep saying I am going to sell the thing but cannot bring myself to do it after I drive it around for a bit. Of course none of you know what I am talking about..... ;-) I would like to offer the list use of my lift if you are in the area (Tacoma/Olympia WA) and have a quick thing or two you would like to do. The garage is complete enough to work on my ride(s) again. (none to soon most of them have broken down... see it is a good thing to own a lot full!) Anyhow hope everyone out there is doing well. I have been enjoying your posts but getting those popcorn hulls out of my teeth has been tricky... :-) Derick _________________________________________________________________ Mortgage refinance is hot 1) Rates near 30-yr lows 2) Good credit get intro-rate 4.625%* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5f&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=743 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:42:26 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] D'oh! golf tee and a small hose clamp should work. plastic one if you have it. the return line isn't under extreme pressure so it should be fine, actually, try to use a bolt or screw... less chance of fuel contamination. john On Sat, 17 Mar 2007, chuck goolsbee wrote: > -->The #1 injector of my TDI's been leaking for a while. No big deal... but I > -->finally collected all the parts to tend to it today, including new injector > -->nozzles. One of the items were some thick copper sealing washers, which go > -->between the injector collar and the head. In the midst of that work I noted > -->the fuel return line was a little grotty, so I figure I'll change that too > -->with a trip to NAPA. I drive down to NAPA with the return line and the > -->little rubber-like cap from the #1 injector in hand (both had been soaked in > -->Diesel and could use replacing. > --> > -->NAPA is out of that type hose (they had bigger and smaller) and so I swing > -->by a few other places, namely Campbell-Nelson's wrecking yard and Schucks & > -->Auto-zone... all coming up empty. When I return home, I go to put the old > -->parts back on the car and reach into my pocket... > --> > -->The hose is there, but the little cap is gone. D'oh! > --> > -->The stores are all closed now. =( > --> > -->Anyone have any brilliant ideas for an improvised fuel return line cap? > --> > -->-- > -->--chuck goolsbee > -->02 Jetta TDi & 06 Liberty CRD > -->arlington, wa, usa > --> > --> > --> ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:45:35 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] Possible donor car wish you were on this side of Sea Tac, I'd take you up on that lift offer. :) I saw this... donor thoughts came to mind as well. :) hey, if you get it, I might be interested in the fuel tank. :) still thinking dual fuel setup... john On Sat, 17 Mar 2007, Derick Amburgey wrote: > -->Hello, > --> > -->I know I have been a stranger of late, but home renovation, kids and other > -->(women) have been keeping me busy. > --> > -->While cruising CL I cam across this car. Looks like there is a viable motor > -->and tranny in there. > --> > -->http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/294724822.html > --> > -->Just found, and purchased a little turbo diesel Mighty Max that I have been > -->looking around for some time. I drove one in the Navy and man I have wanted > -->one ever since. > --> > -->Still searching for a TDI 1.9L VW but you would think they were made out of > -->gold for what they want for them. > --> > -->The 190d will be getting new ball joints soon. I keep saying I am going to > -->sell the thing but cannot bring myself to do it after I drive it around for > -->a bit. Of course none of you know what I am talking about..... ;-) > --> > -->I would like to offer the list use of my lift if you are in the area > -->(Tacoma/Olympia WA) and have a quick thing or two you would like to do. The > -->garage is complete enough to work on my ride(s) again. (none to soon most of > -->them have broken down... see it is a good thing to own a lot full!) > --> > -->Anyhow hope everyone out there is doing well. I have been enjoying your > -->posts but getting those popcorn hulls out of my teeth has been tricky... :-) > --> > -->Derick > --> > -->_________________________________________________________________ > -->Mortgage refinance is hot 1) Rates near 30-yr lows 2) Good credit get > -->intro-rate 4.625%* > -->https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2a5f&s=4056&p=5117&disc=y&vers=743 > --> ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:08:29 -0600 From: Jon Filina Subject: Re: [db] D'oh! Chuck asked: > The #1 injector of my TDI's been leaking for a while. > > Anyone have any brilliant ideas for an improvised fuel return line cap? As John mentioned, a screw would work just fine. My 240D had a machine screw for an end cap when I got it. Who knows how long it had been there, but it didn't leak. The rest of the lines did, though. I replaced all of them. Jon '95 E300D "Ernestine" '84 300SD "Bruno" ------------------------------ End of diesel-benz-digest V1 #2417 **********************************