FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay right
now for less than $120 delivered.
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1. Re: 123 part search (Dwight Giles)
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4. If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k
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5. Re: 123 part search (Dimitri Seretakis)
6. Re: Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes (Dimitri Seretakis)
7. Re: 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Rick Knoble)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:38 -0400
From: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search
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Yes. Gotta love the classic Center.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 7:29 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were
> previously NLA.
>
> And they say MB doesn?t care?.
>
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend
> of
> > mine. Mine was changed when I bought it.
> >
> > Dwight Giles Jr.
> > Wickford RI
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it
> at
> > a
> > > number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any
> > > alternatives.
> > >
> > > Sorry.
> > >
> > > If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for
> > > the uninitiated.
> > >
> > > I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m
> > > surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small
> > > application base.
> > >
> > > -D
> > >
> > > > On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are
> > > > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch)
> > > > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it
> today.
> > > > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm.
> > > > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried
> all
> > > the
> > > > major sources.
> > > > TIA
> > > > Dwight
> > > >
> > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> > > > 1982 300CD
> > > > 2005 E320 4matic
> > > > Wickford RI
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Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:43:23 +0000 (UTC)
From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search
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14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length matters
all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to cut a
sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would be best
for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually) probably make
one with my MIG setup.
-Curt
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe.? They are
different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch)
Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today.
Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm.
Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the
major sources.
TIA
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4matic
Wickford RI
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:39:51 -0400
From: "Allan Streib" <astr...@fastmail.fm>
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Subject: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750
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Since when is a head gasket "recommended maintenance" on a car with only 86k
miles?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1991-mercedes-benz-e-23l/7364902160.html
Allan
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:41:57 -0400
From: "Allan Streib" <astr...@fastmail.fm>
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Subject: [MBZ] If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 -
201k miles - $6,990
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Duel sunroof ?sunroofs???
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-gl/7364742121.html
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:45:27 -0400
From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search
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MB cares a hell of a lot more than BMW. Try getting parts for a BMW 2002
through the dealer. They won?t even recognize the VIN.
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> On Aug 12, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> ?Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were
> previously NLA.
>
> And they say MB doesn?t care?.
>
>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend of
>> mine. Mine was changed when I bought it.
>>
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it at
>> a
>>> number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any
>>> alternatives.
>>>
>>> Sorry.
>>>
>>> If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for
>>> the uninitiated.
>>>
>>> I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m
>>> surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small
>>> application base.
>>>
>>> -D
>>>
>>>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are
>>>> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch)
>>>> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today.
>>>> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm.
>>>> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all
>>> the
>>>> major sources.
>>>> TIA
>>>> Dwight
>>>>
>>>> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
>>>> 1982 300CD
>>>> 2005 E320 4matic
>>>> Wickford RI
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Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:58:47 -0400
From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes
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No I mean, a good roof rack option for a w124. Sorry I wasn?t clear!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:42 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> ?I don?t think there is a good alternative for a W124, depending on what
> you?re looking for in the way of a car.
>
> If you want a Toyota Camry as far as reliability, a solid W210 is the best
> way to go. They?re still fairly simple to work on and maintain, and very
> durable and reliable. Not as solid as a W124, but good cars nonetheless. Just
> avoid any with rust, as it?s seriously dangerous on a W210.
>
> -D
>
>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> What?s a good alternative for a w124? I have not had any luck in my searches.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?You can buy multiple feet and bolt them to any sort of crossmember you
>>> want. Two feet per end on a 2x8 works for heavy stuff. Usually I am not
>>> hauling anything that heavy on the car.
>>>
>>>> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021, 2:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have gutter mountroof racksthat work on the 126s, I forget the brand,
>>>> they are pretty well known. Got them ages ago.
>>>>
>>>> But that is a good recycling!
>>>>
>>>> --FT
>>>>
>>>>> On 8/6/21 5:26 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>> While I was at the junkyard the other day, I realized that there was a
>>>>> small chance the roof racks that are on work vans would fit on an old
>>>> benz.
>>>>> I tested it on the w126 that was there and it did in fact fit so if you
>>>>> want a roof rack for one cheap it would theoretically work... I thought
>>>>> yall might get a bit of a kick out of it like my dad and I did.
>>>>>
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Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:07:09 +0000
From: Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750
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M103 and M104 head gaskets start leaking oil out of the passenger side rear
corner at about 100k miles. IIRC, some (most?, all?) M103 engines came with
brass, not bronze valve guides. If he just changed the head gasket without
having the head rebuilt, that's quite an oversight. It's not worth what he
wants. Maybe $3,500. Maybe.
Rick
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Subject: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750
Since when is a head gasket "recommended maintenance" on a car with only 86k
miles?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1991-mercedes-benz-e-23l/7364902160.html
Allan
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