Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
Don, the engine will put out more power turning at a higher RPM than being 'bogged' down a higher gear. It just won't put out the HP in 5th but it will in 4th. DWS Don wrote: What? You're saying that your car has a higher top end in 4th than it does in 5th? Unless there is a governor attached to overdrive, that is totally counter intuitive. On 7/14/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (will go faster in 4th gear but I didn't know that before and haven't had an opportunity to find out how much faster since).
[MBZ] 1961 Mercedes Benz 220SE -- Parts Car Complete Chicago
http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/84474730.html Probably close to free, No affiliation, yadda, yadda... Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD
Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels
OK, its down, now what? Steve MacSween wrote: Kaleb will have to put his foot down, soon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just feeling a little shiftless, that's all. Rich Thomas wrote: I think he is loosing it. --R Steve MacSween wrote: Stop squealing. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That car was a POS, I have 2 stick cars here now and I have no problems with either of them. John Ervine wrote: Kaleb doesn't handle clutch situations very well. Steve MacSween wrote: Kaleb will have to put his foot down, soon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just feeling a little shiftless, that's all. Rich Thomas wrote: I think he is loosing it. --R Steve MacSween wrote: Stop squealing. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
[MBZ] Pressure Bleeding.
Found most of the parts to make a pressure bleeder, I've got $20 into
it.
Trouble finding a master Cylinder cap, guess I'll try a dealer
tomorrow.
If I understand correctly, I will simply pressurize The reservoir with
about 20 PSI, I have no gage. Than bleed furthest to the closest.
I have 2 pints of #4 brake fluid coming. I'll use a can of #3 to
flush the parts while cleaning.
I'm also changing shocks. Car is jacked up with front wheels off. I
have to put another jack/support to hold the lower A frame while
removing shock as the shock acts as a stop for suspension travel. Is
this correct?
Going to be a fun weekend
Moose stuff, I missed a huge cow moose with my truck/camper a few
years ago. She ran in front of me, I flat spotted 8 tires! Also
ruined my underwear, those things are huge!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch, I think that it is possible for this car to get pretty close to 110 mph, certainly it will exceed 100. My '85 wagon with 320k miles on it, with same engine and transmission as this car, has reached an indicated 107 mph in 5th gear (will go faster in 4th gear but I didn't know that before and haven't had an opportunity to find out how much faster since). I've reason to think that my speedometer is pretty accurate, but I haven't 'calibrated' it against GPS yet. If the EGR valve has been disabled, a reasonable estimate is a gain of ~5hp (comparing info from '85 TDM for engine power figures in countries that didn't require EGR - they got an extra ~5hp). The sedan will be lighter than my wagon (lighter still than a US spec car which has an automatic transmission and heavier bumpers). Also, do I see an ABS pump in the engine bay? Unfortunately, the car is beginning to rust - I think I see bubble on the leading edge of the RR fender, and there is a rust stain on the front bumper. Also, the jack points look a little ragged - very hard to tell in the poor lighting conditions used to photograph the car so that it is very tough to see the lower body parts. Will be fun to see how much it goes for! Max Mercedes rates the 123.130 and 123.190 at 150 kmh (94 mph). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
Euan wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong (gently), but although the '85 sedan and estates shared the same engine, the estate engine was detuned? Auxiliary systems parasitise power too, so, among other things, the self-levelling suspension system peculiar to the wagons would be draining grunt. I guess gear/diff ratios would also influence velocity. The fastest I've navigated my '85 non-turbo 300TD 5-spd to was 145 kph (90 mph) on a flat plain. Mind you, that was fully (I mean, fully) laden with all the gear a family of women need when travelling, into a slight headwind, on the crap-quality diesel marketed to us here in NZ. The smoke plume was reported from space. The sedan and estate engines are IDENTICAL. While the self leveling suspension pump will drain a little power when pumping, that's negligable once the engine is started and running for a bit and level established - then it only needs to add what leaks. The rear ends for the sedan and and wagon have identical ratios (there were special ratios for special purpose vehicles). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Pressure Bleeding.
Peter Arnold wrote: Trouble finding a master Cylinder cap, guess I'll try a dealer tomorrow. I believe you can get an aftermarket cap at Mcparts, probably Help! brand. Here it is: You can use a late model GM master cylinder cap (Help! p/n 42035). http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
D'uh. Got that completely wrong, didn't I. So did the (so-called) MB fix-it dealer who mentioned these things. Can't tell him so; he's dead at the moment. Thanks Marshall. Euan From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:31:25 -0400 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT ... The sedan and estate engines are IDENTICAL. While the self leveling suspension pump will drain a little power when pumping, that's negligable once the engine is started and running for a bit and level established - then it only needs to add what leaks. The rear ends for the sedan and and wagon have identical ratios (there were special ratios for special purpose vehicles).
Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels
And now he's got us all in his clutches Dan He started by piling it here and piling it there Steve MacSween wrote: True, he wanted to be a pilot but they didn't like his bearing. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb doesn't handle clutch situations very well. Steve MacSween wrote: Kaleb will have to put his foot down, soon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just feeling a little shiftless, that's all. Rich Thomas wrote: I think he is loosing it. --R Steve MacSween wrote: Stop squealing. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wheel, I'm growing tired of this conversation. I need a brake. Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear?
Not at all uncommon at all. In a relatively low-powered engine, a higher gear can put you too far off the power peak to overcome wind resistance and other running friction at higher speeds, so you can achieve a higher speed in a lower gear. Downhill or in a stiff tailwind, you may be able to exceed the lower gear's top speed, but not on the level. Dan What? You're saying that your car has a higher top end in 4th than it does in 5th? Unless there is a governor attached to overdrive, that is totally counter intuitive. On 7/14/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (will go faster in 4th gear but I didn't know that before and haven't had an opportunity to find out how much faster since). -- Some folks march to the beat of a different drummer. I don't even need the drum. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Coolant
Looks like I might need to replace my lower rad hose. It was spilling the green stuff crazily the other day, and the various drive belts were flinging the stuff everywhere. I poked at it tonight and the upper end of it appears to be quite flared around the engine inlet and there was a small amount of coolant pooled around the lip. So as I recall, the right stuff to use is Zerex G-05 which has a yellowish tinge. So is the green stuff in my car okay? It's the typical antifreeze I've seen sold all over the place. Also, if I should decide to drain the coolant system, what's the total capacity I can expect to remove, and to replace? Tim 1982 300TD Moby
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !
On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:40:39 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4561642572category=6330rd=1 VIN : WDBAB53A4FA193738 The VIN is wrong - the one in the body of the text 123130 is probably correct. It's a Euro non-turbo 4 door sedan with tex and anti-lock brakes. Nice car. That car with a 5 spd and the 88 hp 617.91 engine would be fun. Yup, you're right. I hadn't noticed it before: WDB1231301A214405, where 12313010214405 would indicate a four-speed manual and the 1A indicates a five-speed. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Stealing our cars!!
We could just snag some mid-70 land yachts in good enough shape and send those over for the collectors. Bet we could make a bunch of cash, then stock up on euro parts to ship back in the empty container On Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 06:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well that is because all of these old cars are long gone overthere, so now people want them I guess and pay big money for them and have them shipped. redghost wrote: Scanning the German eBay list of benz. If you really want to rake in the cash, make your car pretty and sell it on their site. A Gump type is up to 2k euro, some fool has a fintail out of CA for 21k euro. I do not think Kalebs cars will fetch that, but maybe the more polished ones, in good condition. Maybe that fellow in CA who snags the diesel and tries to sell them here with vegie conversion is taking the vergassers and putting them in container for the fatherland! -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Re: [MBZ] I have the sudden urge for a SEC
On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 22:30:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4562184040category=6330rd=1 You mean to put a diesel in? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !
Datacard for WDB1231301A214405 lists engine 617912 10 209857, tranny 717400 00 048941, paint 929, interior 152.
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT !
On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:41:29 -0700 Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Datacard for WDB1231301A214405 lists engine 617912 10 209857, tranny 717400 00 048941, paint 929, interior 152. Atta boy, Joe! Craig
Re: [MBZ] I have the sudden urge for a SEC
naw, I wouldnt do that Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 22:30:40 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4562184040category=6330rd=1 You mean to put a diesel in? Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear?
You are talking about my first car, a 1956 36 hp VW that someone put 6.50 15s on the back. Uphill in 3rd, downhill in 4th. At 08:54 PM 7/14/2005, you wrote: Not at all uncommon at all. In a relatively low-powered engine, a higher gear can put you too far off the power peak to overcome wind resistance and other running friction at higher speeds, so you can achieve a higher speed in a lower gear. Downhill or in a stiff tailwind, you may be able to exceed the lower gear's top speed, but not on the level. Dan What? You're saying that your car has a higher top end in 4th than it does in 5th? Unless there is a governor attached to overdrive, that is totally counter intuitive. On 7/14/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (will go faster in 4th gear but I didn't know that before and haven't had an opportunity to find out how much faster since). -- Some folks march to the beat of a different drummer. I don't even need the drum. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear?
You can't beat my BMW Isetta though for proving there is always an exception. It overrevs if you try to exceed 38-40 MPH in 3rd gear. 4th (top gear) will take you to 54 mph. It matches your criteria, low power, 298 cc, 13 hp. If you've seen a rolling egg you know about wind resistance. I think the majority of the time you see the phenomena beign talked about is when overdrive is involved. The drive train is geared to run up to to 1:1 ratio and then when you engage OD it is for economy not speed. Ken In a message dated 7/14/2005 9:25:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Not at all uncommon at all. In a relatively low-powered engine, a higher gear can put you too far off the power peak to overcome wind resistance and other running friction at higher speeds, so you can achieve a higher speed in a lower gear. Downhill or in a stiff tailwind, you may be able to exceed the lower gear's top speed, but not on the level. Dan
[MBZ] OT: Another Bimmer diesel
This is interesting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1category=6008item=4562114425 -- Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA
Re: [MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear?
yes, or poor engineering. In the case of my VW, the oversize rear tires acted as an overdrive. Had it been left per Dr. Porshe's design, it would have run out to a better top speed. However, being broke and cheap, I left on the oversize tires and imagined i was saving money by lowering engine RPM/road speed. At 11:35 PM 7/14/2005, you wrote: You can't beat my BMW Isetta though for proving there is always an exception. It overrevs if you try to exceed 38-40 MPH in 3rd gear. 4th (top gear) will take you to 54 mph. It matches your criteria, low power, 298 cc, 13 hp. If you've seen a rolling egg you know about wind resistance. I think the majority of the time you see the phenomena beign talked about is when overdrive is involved. The drive train is geared to run up to to 1:1 ratio and then when you engage OD it is for economy not speed. Ken In a message dated 7/14/2005 9:25:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Re: Top speed in what gear? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Not at all uncommon at all. In a relatively low-powered engine, a higher gear can put you too far off the power peak to overcome wind resistance and other running friction at higher speeds, so you can achieve a higher speed in a lower gear. Downhill or in a stiff tailwind, you may be able to exceed the lower gear's top speed, but not on the level. Dan ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Bimmer diesel
43600 on the clock??? I believe BMW made these diesel engines to be installed in Lincoln Contentinals back in the late 1980's but the American public had just seen GM's 5.7 diesel fall apart thus Lincoln could not move their Lincoln's with diesels in them. bill s Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com To Sent by: Mercedes mailing list Mercedes-bounces@ [EMAIL PROTECTED] striplin.net cc Subject 07/14/2005 10:18 [MBZ] OT: Another Bimmer diesel PM Please respond to Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com; Please respond to Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] n.net This is interesting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1category=6008item=4562114425 -- Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Bimmer diesel
On Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 10:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe BMW made these diesel engines to be installed in Lincoln Contentinals back in the late 1980's but the American public had just seen GM's 5.7 diesel fall apart thus Lincoln could not move their Lincoln's with diesels in them. IIRC, 1984 was the only year for the Lincoln with the BMW diesel. Very hard to find now. I've seen them in Hemmings occasionally. Has a self-leveling suspension system of some kind, supposed to be a very nice ride and plenty powerful. Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300D Turbo '01 VW Beetle TDI (wife's)
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Bimmer diesel
This is interesting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1category=6008item=4562114425 The E34 (third-generation 5-series) is IMHO the best car BMW ever made---their version of the 124. With a diesel it would be a dream come true. I'm a bit worried by the seller's report of it being slow on takeoff. Maybe not getting turbo boost---some kind of problem equivalent to the infamous blocked banjo bolt? From all reports I've read about these cars, BMW did a great job of optimizing the torque and power curves on these engines for plenty of low-end grunt. Seems like a good deal for a few thousand bucks, though, assuming valid paperwork. I'm very skeptical of these Euro cars that periodically pop up on Ebay that were imported after the end of the great gray-market era in 1985 or '86, when import rules were tightened up and DOT/EPA conversions became much more expensive. IMHO, anyone buying one of those should make darn sure not just that the car has a valid state title but also that it came here by above-board means, lest it be confiscated and crushed by the Feds. Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300D Turbo '01 VW Beetle TDI (wife's)
[MBZ] Using Duty Cycle to Measure ECU Codes
I am using the Sears duty cycle meter ($29) to read ECU codes on my 1990- trying to diagnose a no turbo boost situation. I am putting the positive lead on the (+) of the battery and the (-) lead to terminal #4. I am getting a 50% duty. Are these the correct pins to use to read duty? I have the MB manual of codes but I don't know which pins to read on. Can anyone help? Thanks Friends John Peterson Kingston, RI 1990 300D 2.5 127k 1991 300D 2.5 72k
[MBZ] 240D Motormounts
Murphy was right... It seems like every time I take my car into the shop I notice something that develops into yet another problem... Wednesday morning taking the car to the shop I noticed the engine seemed to shake more than normal. Today its shaking like it did when I first got it, so bad motor mounts. How long do motor mounts last? This set has been in about 36,000 miles. I guess this is an easy fix to do myself? I've gotten a little leary of going to the shop. Its not his fault, but I also want to become more self sufficient and this seems like a good excuse to buy a floorjack... Oh OK Don, the hubcaps arrived yesterday. You totally made them sound worse than they are! I put the dented one on this morning, that dent is barely noticable. Tonight I'll paint the other one to more or less match the car. -Curt '83 240D Hammie 241kmi __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
Euan, Catching up on digest - forgive if already covered. I don't think that the estate engine was 'de-tuned' compared to the sedan. True, the SLS pump would be a parasitic loss that the sedan wouldn't have unless it had the SLS option. I think the bigger difference is the weight and the wind resistance. I would imagine that the wind resistance for the wagon is higher? During my highspeed run, I was quite suprised at the smoke trail, and feared that my oil consumption rate was too high at that speed for me to continue more than about 10 minutes. With wife, luggage and full tank, I've been able to easily cruise at 90 mph and touch 95 occasionally, but the car is much more stable and well behaved at ~85. I would suspect that your car is not performing at full potential - should be able to reach top speed with two souls on-board, full liquid load and a small amount of luggage (i.e. ready-to-drive condition). Did you have the AC cranking? Head wind would definitely have a large affect at high speed - most of the power required is going into overcoming wind resistance. Don, Yes, 4th gear has a higher top speed than 5th, officially noted in the 1985 TDM. It's a small difference - something like 5 KPH, and due to the engines power band which puts the HP peak close to the max. RPM (4800 RPM HP peak IIRC, max. RPM 5050). Ciao Ciao, Max Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR Digest Lurker since 2001 85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 149k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC
Re: [MBZ] 240D Motormounts
On Fri, 15 Jul 2005, Curt Raymond wrote: I guess this is an easy fix to do myself? I've gotten a little leary of going to the shop. Its not his fault, but I also want to become more self sufficient and this seems like a good excuse to buy a floorjack... They aren't that bad, the only annoying part is trying to get them to line up with the engine when you put them back in... otherwise very DIY. John '79 300SD
[MBZ] Re: OT: Another Bimmer diesel
I've visited a Finnish Bimmer forum and those guys are working their Scandahoovian magic on these diesels as well. If I had the spare cash, I'd be seriously tempted. Still kicking myself for passing on the mid-'90's 5-series turbo diesel wagon that appeared on ebay last year--THAT was a very nice ride! On 7/14/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is interesting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1category=6008item=4562114425 Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA
[MBZ] 124 AC evaporator reliability (Calling Doktor B!)
Marshall, Have you kept any data on the reliability (or failure rate) for evaporators in '87 300TDs? I'm considering the purchase of a poor example of such a fine car, and it's been abused to the point that the egine has been replaced at least once (247,000 miles on the odometer). One of the many problems the car has, and most worrisome to me, is that the AC doesn't work. Any idea if evaporator failures were higher or lower based on region (i.e. North vs. South)? I'm thinking that this car's AC died while it was in the North, not really hot enough to need it, so it's been INOP for years. I'm thinking that means a lower probability that the EVAP is bad? Does that make any sense, or am I trying to rationalize this purchase? Thanks in advance, Max Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR Digest Lurker since 2001 85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 149k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC
[MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]
They walk among us! IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: too many deer were being hit by cars and he didn't want them to cross there anymore. This one was from Kingman, KS. __ IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE: My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for minimal lettuce. He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg. And he was a Kansas City chef! __ IDIOT SIGHTING: I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your nowledge? To which I replied, If it was without my knowledge, how would I know? He smiled knowingly and nodded, That's why we ask. Happened in Birmingham, Ala. ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled,she responded, What on earth are blind people doing driving?! She was a probation officer in Wichita, KS ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker who was leaving the company due to downsizing, our manager commented cheerfully, this is fun. We should do this more often. Not a word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a bunch at Texas Instruments. IDIOT SIGHTING: I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the life of her couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriff's office no less. IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. Hey, I announced to the technician, it's open! To which he replied, I know - I already got that side. This was at the Ford dealership in Canton, Mississippi!
Re: [MBZ] Pressure Bleeding.
You wear huge underwear? I don't think we all needed to know that much detail... --R Peter Arnold wrote: Moose stuff, I missed a huge cow moose with my truck/camper a few years ago. She ran in front of me, I flat spotted 8 tires! Also ruined my underwear, those things are huge! -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A.
Re: [MBZ] I have the sudden urge for a SEC
There is a guy in the 'hood who has a 560SEC, I think he has Borla mufflers or glasspacks or some such on it, has a nice rumble going down the street. I like that car. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4562184040category=6330rd=1
Re: [MBZ] 124 AC evaporator reliability (Calling Doktor B!)
I've heard it said that evaps don't get changed much in Colorado.
In the Southeast they go out at an alarmingly high rate. But we have
very humid weather and the A/C is used a lot. My mech buddy does evaps
all summer long on 124's and 140's, and seeing more cases on newer
E-class cars ('96+).
Not sure about the Northeast.
Brian
On 7/15/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall,
Have you kept any data on the reliability (or failure rate) for evaporators
in '87 300TDs?
I'm considering the purchase of a poor example of such a fine car, and it's
been abused to the point that the egine has been replaced at least once
(247,000 miles on the odometer). One of the many problems the car has, and
most worrisome to me, is that the AC doesn't work.
Any idea if evaporator failures were higher or lower based on region (i.e.
North vs. South)? I'm thinking that this car's AC died while it was in the
North, not really hot enough to need it, so it's been INOP for years. I'm
thinking that means a lower probability that the EVAP is bad? Does that make
any sense, or am I trying to rationalize this purchase?
Thanks in advance,
Max
Very respectfully,
/s/
LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR
Digest Lurker since 2001
'85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd)
'96 Infiniti I30 149k miles (wife's 5spd)
'73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification'
Charleston SC
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RE: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]
You should probably know that all those folks are now working as security screeners at the airport since the gummint took over that function. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Darrell W. Sigmon Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 8:57 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I] They walk among us! IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: too many deer were being hit by cars and he didn't want them to cross there anymore. This one was from Kingman, KS. __ IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE: My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for minimal lettuce. He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg. And he was a Kansas City chef! __ IDIOT SIGHTING: I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your nowledge? To which I replied, If it was without my knowledge, how would I know? He smiled knowingly and nodded, That's why we ask. Happened in Birmingham, Ala. ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled,she responded, What on earth are blind people doing driving?! She was a probation officer in Wichita, KS ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker who was leaving the company due to downsizing, our manager commented cheerfully, this is fun. We should do this more often. Not a word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a bunch at Texas Instruments. IDIOT SIGHTING: I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the life of her couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriff's office no less. IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. Hey, I announced to the technician, it's open! To which he replied, I know - I already got that side. This was at the Ford dealership in Canton, Mississippi! ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
OT Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]
At Houston Hobby airport a few months after 9/11, I was at the head of the line for a short flt to Dallas, Southwest Airlines (cattle line). The gate attendant announces, Anyone who would like to volunteer for a random security check will get on the plane first. Aside from the fact that if you had to go through that process you would be about #30 on the plane, I stupidly could not resist asking him, , How can it be random if you volunteer? He said, Well, then you just volunteered and the woman behind me (#2 in line) got /seriously /upset that she couldn't volunteer to be randomly searched to be first in line. I got to do the stupid human tricks, was about #30 on the plane. I learned from that experience never to question empirical reality. Then I see this in today's paper: *Houston Chronicle, by Mike Glenn* Original Article http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3267228 ** A Houston-based rapper said his decision to call himself the Arabic Assassin was meant to stir up a bit of controversy in the music business. The stage persona -- along with some incendiary lyrics in one of his songs -- also helped get Bassam Khalaf fired this month from his job as a baggage screener at Bush Intercontinental Airport. There is more to the story, but it just makes one wonder, or maybe not... --R Royce Engler wrote: You should probably know that all those folks are now working as security screeners at the airport since the gummint took over that function. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Darrell W. Sigmon Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 8:57 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I] They walk among us! IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: too many deer were being hit by cars and he didn't want them to cross there anymore. This one was from Kingman, KS. __ IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE: My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for minimal lettuce. He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg. And he was a Kansas City chef! __ IDIOT SIGHTING: I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your nowledge? To which I replied, If it was without my knowledge, how would I know? He smiled knowingly and nodded, That's why we ask. Happened in Birmingham, Ala. ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled,she responded, What on earth are blind people doing driving?! She was a probation officer in Wichita, KS ___ IDIOT SIGHTING: At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker who was leaving the company due to downsizing, our manager commented cheerfully, this is fun. We should do this more often. Not a word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a bunch at Texas Instruments. IDIOT SIGHTING: I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the life of her couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriff's office no less. IDIOT SIGHTING: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. Hey, I announced to the technician, it's open! To which he replied, I know - I already got that side. This was at the Ford dealership in Canton, Mississippi! ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
RE: [MBZ] My Poor 240D
Hey! That's my car! Well, maybe a clone on color and condition. Gary
Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]
An acquaintance of mine who lives in Ketchikan, Alaska, says that tourists will often travel thousands of miles on a cruise ship to get there, step off onto the dock, then immediately ask how far above sea level they are.
Re: [MBZ] 240D Motormounts
Curt, Make sure the motor mount is lined up straight with the bolt hole on the chasis as it is very easy to strip the thread. You may have to get a second hand to use a 2X4 to push the engine. Tan --- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Murphy was right... It seems like every time I take my car into the shop I notice something that develops into yet another problem... Wednesday morning taking the car to the shop I noticed the engine seemed to shake more than normal. Today its shaking like it did when I first got it, so bad motor mounts. How long do motor mounts last? This set has been in about 36,000 miles. I guess this is an easy fix to do myself? I've gotten a little leary of going to the shop. Its not his fault, but I also want to become more self sufficient and this seems like a good excuse to buy a floorjack... Oh OK Don, the hubcaps arrived yesterday. You totally made them sound worse than they are! I put the dented one on this morning, that dent is barely noticable. Tonight I'll paint the other one to more or less match the car. -Curt '83 240D Hammie 241kmi __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video?
Since it's Friday, does anyone have the link to that woefully over-worked compact car pulling the camping trailer up the mountain? I want to help my brother start the weekend laughing.. ...Kevin
Re: [MBZ] My Poor 240D
I don't think any other 240D will. It is not an option you can have it installed at the factory. It's a proprietary feature - one that will take many factors and many trials to reproduce the exact result! BTW, as one lister said, the chasis did move forward and messed up some of IP accelerator linkage rods. No wonder the car drives slower after the accident. Good thing is that every is metal - bend the pivot mounting bracket and the power got back some. Tan --- Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But does yours have the bent frame option installed? On 7/15/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey! That's my car! Well, maybe a clone on color and condition. Gary ___ -- Some folks march to the beat of a different drummer. I don't even need the drum. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...
I really couldn't find much. Here is a report on the proposal...but I am pretty sure it passed, but I think it's UP TO $4,000 based on the vehicles enviro-friendliness...and I bet diesel is not rated at $4,000...if anyone finds out more, please let us know. Christopher --- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got any more info on that tax credit? With $4k off a new Jetta or Passat starts to look real interesting to me. Maybe even a Liberty with the Italian diesel, esp if they get the 6spd manual shift in it. -Curt Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 16:47:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory... To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 LCDR, Data point: very good. Makes sense as I have read transportation shifts to rail in economic downturns...the refineries would have tweaked their refining for less diesel, now as demand has been lowly rising (as you observe in Charleston), I can see how there really could be a shortage...Oil Co's were too slow on correcting the correction. 2nd para: good point. It makes it easier to achieve BioD and DinoD parity, but my point was gasoline/diesel disparity...I wonder, even with the $4,000 tax incentive to buy a new diesel, how many people have NOT bought a diesel b/c of the higher price of diesel fuel (that would still be stupid, though because the difference is made up by the greater economy of diesel vehicles) to say nothing of the $4000 credit on the new vehicle. Makes me want to buy a 320 CDI :-) (want and afford are two different things). __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
RE: [MBZ] My Poor 240D
Bent frame option? I passed on that one. Of course that is the only thing I ever passed while in this car. ;) Gary -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 11:46 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] My Poor 240D But does yours have the bent frame option installed? On 7/15/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey! That's my car! Well, maybe a clone on color and condition. Gary ___ -- Some folks march to the beat of a different drummer. I don't even need the drum. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 124 AC evaporator reliability (Calling Doktor B!)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall, Have you kept any data on the reliability (or failure rate) for evaporators in '87 300TDs? I'm considering the purchase of a poor example of such a fine car, and it's been abused to the point that the egine has been replaced at least once (247,000 miles on the odometer). One of the many problems the car has, and most worrisome to me, is that the AC doesn't work. Any idea if evaporator failures were higher or lower based on region (i.e. North vs. South)? I'm thinking that this car's AC died while it was in the North, not really hot enough to need it, so it's been INOP for years. I'm thinking that means a lower probability that the EVAP is bad? Does that make any sense, or am I trying to rationalize this purchase? Evaporator failure rate in 124 wagons from the south seems to be to be in the 40-50% range - northern cars seem to do a little better (but my mostly Pittsburgh run 124 wagon evaporator failed after about 4 years in Virginia). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video?
it is on big-boys.com -- there is a search on the site to find it and other funny ones! - Original Message - From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video? Since it's Friday, does anyone have the link to that woefully over-worked compact car pulling the camping trailer up the mountain? I want to help my brother start the weekend laughing.. ...Kevin ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video?
check out this video: www.wertechconstruction.com/nice.wmv ***WARNING***GRAPHIC John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it is on big-boys.com -- there is a search on the site to find it and other funny ones! - Original Message - From: Kevin J. Slater To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video? Since it's Friday, does anyone have the link to that woefully over-worked compact car pulling the camping trailer up the mountain? I want to help my brother start the weekend laughing.. ...Kevin ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Gabriel S. 1987 300D Southern California 230K+ - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video?
check out this video: www.wertechconstruction.com/nice.wmv ***WARNING***GRAPHIC John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it is on big-boys.com -- there is a search on the site to find it and other funny ones! - Original Message - From: Kevin J. Slater To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video? Since it's Friday, does anyone have the link to that woefully over-worked compact car pulling the camping trailer up the mountain? I want to help my brother start the weekend laughing.. ...Kevin ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Gabriel S. 1987 300D Southern California 230K+ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
David Brodbeck wrote: Probably lower. My experience with other makes is that the wagon usually has a lower drag coefficient. It might seem hard to believe, but that squared off rear end is actually more aerodynamically efficient than the notchback sedan design. OTOH, if the wagon has a roof rack...
Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]
Bwahhhaaahahahaha! Tim On 7/15/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An acquaintance of mine who lives in Ketchikan, Alaska, says that tourists will often travel thousands of miles on a cruise ship to get there, step off onto the dock, then immediately ask how far above sea level they are.
[MBZ] Huh?
Must be seen to be believed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-190e-Custom-Kit-Car-Wide-Body-Lowrider_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ7987055658QQrdZ1 Must be Friday. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD
Re: [MBZ] OT: anybody have the chevette pulling the trailer video?
Did you get the video yet? I think I have it.
Re: [MBZ] Huh?
Can you say Pimp my Ride. It is lacking 20 inch tires though. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 5:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] Huh? Must be seen to be believed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-190e-Custom-Kit-Car-Wide-Body-Lowrider_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ7987055658QQrdZ1 Must be Friday. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Fwd: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
-Original Message- From: DFBB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 14:37:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT [Original message attached...] ---BeginMessage--- All, I have a 1978 Mercedes 300CD Diesel. I need some parts that I am having a hard time locating. Attached is a picture of the black plastic cover that fits on the back of my power window switch on my console. This is the black plastic top part that fits/connects to the bottom cover. The top part (cover) and the bottom part contain the wire harness to my front power window switch. Attached is the bottom part below: (I do not need the bottom part; I just need the above top cover to it.) Can you sell me the top part covers or tell me where I can purchase them? I need 2 of them. How much would it cost? At the dealer, it costs only $2.00 per cover, but it is not in stock. David -Original Message- From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 14:19:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Euan, Catching up on digest - forgive if already covered. I don't think that the estate engine was 'de-tuned' compared to the sedan. True, the SLS pump would be a parasitic loss that the sedan wouldn't have unless it had the SLS option. I think the bigger difference is the weight and the wind resistance. I would imagine that the wind resistance for the wagon is higher? During my highspeed run, I was quite suprised at the smoke trail, and feared that my oil consumption rate was too high at that speed for me to continue more than about 10 minutes. With wife, luggage and full tank, I've been able to easily cruise at 90 mph and touch 95 occasionally, but the car is much more stable and well behaved at ~85. I would suspect that your car is not performing at full potential - should be able to reach top speed with two souls on-board, full liquid load and a small amount of luggage (i.e. ready-to-drive condition). Did you have the AC cranking? Head wind would definitely have a large affect at high speed - most of the power required is going into overcoming wind resistance. Don, Yes, 4th gear has a higher top speed than 5th, officially noted in the 1985 TDM. It's a small difference - something like 5 KPH, and due to the engines power band which puts the HP peak close to the max. RPM (4800 RPM HP peak IIRC, max. RPM 5050). The 123 wagon has lower drag/wind resistance than the sedan, but weighs 120 kg (264 lb) more. The two vehicles had exactly the same rated top speed (but the wagon's 0-62 mph acceleration time was more than a second slower). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net attachment: window switch cover.jpgattachment: piece that fits cover.jpg---End Message---
