Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset
rumor has it that Jim wrote: Add a sidetrack where I'm trying to beat Illustrator into making a nice-looking coil, and I've managed to waste the entire morning so far. (No luck w/Illustrator.) -- Jim XCircuit. It's a Linux app that is _great_ for schematics. I use it for almost any non-CAD drawing. It is a bit tricky to get running on a Mac, though. It will require X, but I understand that is now included in the OS. A little googling found: A fink version http://pdb.finkproject.org/pdb/package.php/xcircuit and a Darwin version http://xcircuit.darwinports.com/ Philip, who likes postscript files.
[MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Benz 230E EURO import w/ motor noise
Someone mentioned this before (because it isn't far from me) and I watched the auction. 18 hours to go and the high bid is only $860, with reserve met. ... Not something I want to bid on, but that seems to be way cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1,1item=4601547150sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] This one is for you LT Don
Iowans--listen closely, and amidst the din of rustling corn ears you may hear the upstart thrum of engines piquing the interest of investors and environmentalists alike. Hydrogen Engine Center Inc. has seen its stock price rise almost tenfold since taking to the market September 2. The company is set to move into a new factory where it will be able to build some 4,000 engines capable of running on gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, or propane using Ford engines as a starting point. Headed up by ex-FoMoCo employee Ted Hollinger, the company plans to offer remanufactured Blue Oval V-6 powerplants (with revised internals and a new electronic fuel supply management system) to commercial corporations looking for flex-fuel power. With more than 60 million Ford V-6s produced, there should be ample supply for Hollinger's operation. [Source: Des Moines Register] -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
Bob said One of my most satisfying driving experiences. Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around sometimes comes around. Great story thanks. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Tom shared: I do pull over into the breakdown lane and let people pass when entering a highway on ramp though just as an act of kindness. Other than that they can wait the 2 to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, We all know how much more smokey the exhaust looks at night when some impatient clown is right up in your trunk... The other night I was going along at the speed limit on a strech of single lane road along which there are three stop signs and a fair amount of traffic. This bozo was right on my rear the enite time swerving around like he's trying to dodge the exhaust. When the single lane turned into two, he flew around me like I was nailed to the pavement. About a mile down the road, he was pulled over by Lohn Law. As I drove by, the cop, whom I know, waved at me and the dork in the Neon, whom I don't know, waved at me although not in the same way and using only one finger. One of my most satisifing driving experiences. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just reopened and still very icy, I was doing about 40 mph - probably faster than I should have, and was almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got on that road. 10 miles later I saw this very innocent faced driver trying to explain to a trooper how his rig had ended up with the front end on one guard rail and the other end on the opposite one when he couldn't stay on the road for an exit ramp. I felt like stopping and adding my version of how it might have happened. Didn't though. Probably should have. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270072 miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Bob said One of my most satisfying driving experiences. Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around sometimes comes around. Great story thanks. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Tom shared: I do pull over into the breakdown lane and let people pass when entering a highway on ramp though just as an act of kindness. Other than that they can wait the 2 to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, We all know how much more smokey the exhaust looks at night when some impatient clown is right up in your trunk... The other night I was going along at the speed limit on a strech of single lane road along which there are three stop signs and a fair amount of traffic. This bozo was right on my rear the enite time swerving around like he's trying to dodge the exhaust. When the single lane turned into two, he flew around me like I was nailed to the pavement. About a mile down the road, he was pulled over by Lohn Law. As I drove by, the cop, whom I know, waved at me and the dork in the Neon, whom I don't know, waved at me although not in the same way and using only one finger. One of my most satisifing driving experiences. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
I have had similar experiences. Once, in Dearborn MI, in a blizzard bad enough that I was driving my FJ40 in compound low on a major four lane road and was still unwilling to go more than 25mph, some moron in a Pontiac Fiero blew by me like I was standing still. Seconds later, he lost it, and found himself traveling down the road directly in front of me, backwards, staring at my tube bumpers which were of a height to take his head off flush with the dashboard. His eyes were about the biggest I have ever seen bugging out of the sockets of a human skull. I managed to avoid hitting him. I am relatively sure he was riding a little higher in the saddle after that. Lee BillR wrote: Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just reopened and still very icy, I was doing about 40 mph - probably faster than I should have, and was almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got on that road. 10 miles later I saw this very innocent faced driver trying to explain to a trooper how his rig had ended up with the front end on one guard rail and the other end on the opposite one when he couldn't stay on the road for an exit ramp. I felt like stopping and adding my version of how it might have happened. Didn't though. Probably should have. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270072 miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Bob said One of my most satisfying driving experiences. Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around sometimes comes around. Great story thanks. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Tom shared: I do pull over into the breakdown lane and let people pass when entering a highway on ramp though just as an act of kindness. Other than that they can wait the 2 to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, We all know how much more smokey the exhaust looks at night when some impatient clown is right up in your trunk... The other night I was going along at the speed limit on a strech of single lane road along which there are three stop signs and a fair amount of traffic. This bozo was right on my rear the enite time swerving around like he's trying to dodge the exhaust. When the single lane turned into two, he flew around me like I was nailed to the pavement. About a mile down the road, he was pulled over by Lohn Law. As I drove by, the cop, whom I know, waved at me and the dork in the Neon, whom I don't know, waved at me although not in the same way and using only one finger. One of my most satisifing driving experiences. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com
Re: [MBZ] carfax help please
Here's a link: http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/sunil/carfax.htm Good luck. Sunil Hari wrote: Could someone run this VIN for me? WDBEB28E7NB762506 It -should- be a 1992 300D 2.5T -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
Tom, You're speaking my language. And LT Don, I know what you mean with the drivers nearly hitting ya due to their innatention/impatience/self-importance. I drive a standard shift, and most people are just not expecting that shift to come, and their headlights disappear behind my trunk. I know one day I'm going to get bumped and you better believe I will prosecute. Brain-dead behavior like that deserves punishment. While I haven't yet gotten to drive my 240D more than a few hundred miles (but will soon - the engine swap should be done next week), I know too well about this phenomenon simply because I choose to drive in what I consider a reasonable manner. I don't see the need to stand on the accelerator by default. Intead, I relinquish a few (often zero) seconds of my day in favor of saving fuel, wear and tear on the vehicle, and generally not behaving like a gibbon behind the wheel. It's funny to see people passing me with white-hot fury only to turn off in a few blocks. They have saved anywhere from 5 - 15 seconds and have shit on their fellow man in the process. Driving does funny things to people indeed. I agree with Tom. Let 'em suffer. If someone tailgates or otherwise intentionally disrespects me I will go out of my way to inconvenience them more. Conversely, if they show common courtesy and intelligence behind the wheel, I will actually spend some of my fuel to make their day a bit nicer. Brian 83 240D (fast enough) 84 Saab 900 (more than fast enough) 68 Dodge Coronet 500 (helps me speak softly) From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:10:39 -0500 With the 240D, I've come close to being t-boned a time or two because I just wasn't quick enough accelerating. I say the rat bastards with there rock climbers will just have to weight and slow down. As slow as your (and my) 240D is it is still much faster than walking or taking the horse and buggy. People should be thankful of that fact. I thought the rural folk in Iowa would not be so yuppified as to realize that? I do pull over into the breakdown lane and let people pass when entering a highway on ramp though just as an act of kindness. Other than that they can wait the 2 to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, like not having food. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D slow 79 240D slower - Original Message - From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:50 AM Subject: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go LT Don wrote: The '77 240D held a steady 85 mph coming back from OkieQ and saw 90 mph -- but it took a while to get there. ... I find that my greatest driving hazard here in rural Iowa is being too slow pulling away from a stop sign at a four way stop. Other drivers are used to timing their own acceleration based on how quickly a gasser (especially a V8 pickup) pulls away. With the 240D, I've come close to being t-boned a time or two because I just wasn't quick enough accelerating. Might be time for that S-Class. --- Oh, I think so, Don. Compared to a 240, an SD feels like a small-block 8 off the line. A few grains of sand or bit of dew on the pavement and you get wheelspin, and a bit more when it hits 2nd. Hold it in second and you can actually power drift tight corners with nicely controllable throttle-induced oversteer. And I'll bet high-speed mileage is no worse, perhaps better. Plus, at 85, you've still got 17 more to go for top speed, and still feels quite willing. Shudda bought my 300SD for $2,500 before I decided I couldn't live without it and kept it! :-) Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[MBZ] A car report if possible, please.
Hi Kaleb, I'd appreciate it if you can pull a car report on this VIN: 1gngk26f7wj353717 Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Bill R said almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got Spout off time...The trucking industry is out of control. The worse the weather the faster they go. Route 80 which is a big interstate (NY to San Fran) is closed almost weekly in PA now due to accidents which involve trucks. Basically a free for all. I read US traffic from trucks has increased 100% in the last 10 years. I have tried to talk to some of these garage haulers. Some of these guys/gals are traveling 600 to 700 miles a day, 6 to 7 days a week (PA has become the dump for NY and NJ, basically a milk run no wonder they are maniacs, familiarity breeds contempt) and they drive those things like Porsches. Big difference in rig weighing 100,000lbs doing 80 mph and my 240D at less than two tons doing 70 mph. Something will need to be done about this nightmare...satellite tracking of each truck to measure/report speed is one answer, but how do you do you handle the three inches from your but stuff? Maybe separate roads? Only one good trucking outfit which drives correctly that I see, JB Hunt and they have become the brunt of all the other truckers jokes. I guess the other folks think they are wimpy because they drive safe. Unless a highway merge is taking place, they should all just stay in the right lane, trains could not pass, why do they think they should. (truck doing 25 mph passing the one doing 15 mph up a steep incline/two lane interstate f) We need a good diesel sky car...do a search on the Mollier sky car, it may be sooner than we think! Sorry fo spouting off Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just reopened and still very icy, I was doing about 40 mph - probably faster than I should have, and was almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got on that road. 10 miles later I saw this very innocent faced driver trying to explain to a trooper how his rig had ended up with the front end on one guard rail and the other end on the opposite one when he couldn't stay on the road for an exit ramp. I felt like stopping and adding my version of how it might have happened. Didn't though. Probably should have. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270072 miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Bob said One of my most satisfying driving experiences. Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around sometimes comes around. Great story thanks. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Tom shared: I do pull over into the breakdown lane and let people pass when entering a highway on ramp though just as an act of kindness. Other than that they can wait the 2 to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, We all know how much more smokey the exhaust looks at night when some impatient clown is right up in your trunk... The other night I was going along at the speed limit on a strech of single lane road along which there are three stop signs and a fair amount of traffic. This bozo was right on my rear the enite time swerving around like he's trying to dodge the exhaust. When the single lane turned into two, he flew around me like I was nailed to the pavement. About a mile down the road, he was pulled over by Lohn Law. As I drove by, the cop, whom I know, waved at me and the dork in the Neon, whom I don't know, waved at me although not in the same way and using only one finger. One of my most satisifing driving experiences. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official
[MBZ] Carfax
Kaleb, Could you run a carfax on my 1983 240D..My passenger side rear quarter panel is alligatored [ paint finish ] I noticed the rear bumper oozed some red primer; so I think this car may have hit on the rear side/back in the past Thanx.Bob
[MBZ] Carfax [oops]
Kaleb, 1983 240.WDBAB23A4DB401526 BOB 1983 240d 1969 Austin America 1995 Olds Shillouette[with Mercedes emblem attached to front hood]
Re: [MBZ] carfax help please
Glorious Kevin. Thanks. On 1/8/06, Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a link: http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/sunil/carfax.htm Good luck. Sunil Hari wrote: Could someone run this VIN for me? WDBEB28E7NB762506 It -should- be a 1992 300D 2.5T -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] A car report if possible, please.
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1998 Chevrolet Truck Suburban 2500/Base Model/LS/LT VIN 1GNGK26F7WJ353717 Body Style Utility 4 Door Country of Manufacture United States Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description 1GNGK26F7WJ353717 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information Records found Full History Records found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Problems Found! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 16 records for this 1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK SUBURBAN 2500/BASE MODEL/LS/LT. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1997-12-12 northfield, OH 15 title 1997-12-15 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 1998-04-08 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 1999-04-08 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 2000-03-29 OH passed emission inspection 2000-04-11 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 2001-04-04 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 2002-03-23 northfield, OH registration event/renewal 2002-06-06 garrettsville, OH 28946 title 2002-06-13 aurora, OH 28948 title 2002-06-18 aurora, OH registration event/renewal 2002-11-16 aurora, OH registration event/renewal 2003-10-16 aurora, OH registration event/renewal 2004-10-14 OH 86000 passed emission inspection 2004-10-19 aurora, OH registration event/renewal 2005-10-18 aurora, OH registration event/renewal Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Passed Emission Inspection Vehicle passed the state emission inspection. Highlights Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1992-99 Chevrolet Tahoe The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled 1992-99 applies to this vehicle. Consumer Guide Rating N/A Pros Antilock brakes, Passenger and cargo room, Highway ride, Acceleration (7.4-liter), Visibility, Trailer-towing capability Cons Acceleration (early models), Fuel economy, Rear-seat entry/exit, Maneuverability, Handling Road Test Scores Performance 5 Fuel Economy 1 Ride Quality 5 Steering/Handling/Braking 3 Quietness 5 Controls/Materials 5 Interior Room 6 Room/Comfort (rear) 6 Cargo Capacity 8 Value within Class 5 (all scores out of 10) NHTSA Safety Ratings Front Impact, Driver 4 Front Impact, Passenger 4 (all scores out of 5) Recalls Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on these items. 1992: Brake-pedal pivot bolt can disengage. 1994: Reversed polarity of brake switch can cause contacts to wear prematurely; may result in loss of brake lights without warning. 1994-96: Solder joints can crack, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently. 1994-97: The windshield wiper motor may fail on certain vehicles. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts. 1995: External transmission leak can occur. 1995: When shift lever is placed in Park position, its indicator light may not illuminate. 1995-96: Throttle cable may contact dash mat and bind. 1997-98: On certain vehicles, the outside rearview mirror switch may short circuit. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts. 1998: On some
Re: [MBZ] Carfax
need a vin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, Could you run a carfax on my 1983 240D..My passenger side rear quarter panel is alligatored [ paint finish ] I noticed the rear bumper oozed some red primer; so I think this car may have hit on the rear side/back in the past Thanx.Bob ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Carfax [oops]
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D VIN WDBAB23A4DB401526 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBAB23A4DB401526 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information No records found Full History Records found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Your vehicle checks out! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 10 records for this 1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 240D . Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1995-11-30 holmdel, NJ registration event/renewal 1996-11-30 holmdel, NJ registration event/renewal 1997-11-07 hatboro, PA title 1999-10-08 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2000-09-25 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2001-10-09 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2002-09-12 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2003-09-16 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2004-09-17 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal 2005-10-04 hatboro, PA registration event/renewal Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Highlights from our Editor's Review of the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D No Consumer Guide® data available. Important Disclaimers While Consumer Guide® makes every effort to present complete and accurate information, a Consumer Guide® Vehicle History Report is not a guarantee of the quality of any used vehicle. There could be other problems with this vehicle that have not been reported to Consumer Guide® or Experian. Please read our full disclaimer. Customer Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, 1983 240.WDBAB23A4DB401526 BOB 1983 240d 1969 Austin America 1995 Olds Shillouette[with Mercedes emblem attached to front hood] ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
My ethics professor [too many years ago] related a story of someone in Indianapolis doing a cross town drive with two versions. First he drove it on a weekday rush hour in a friendly style, obeying limits and common safety. The next day at the same hour he did the same trip in an aggressive, take every possible chance to save a second, tail gate and 'win' style. The result was a trip that took 45 seconds less than the day before. That is one of the nice things about Jacksonville vs. S. Florida. The drivers are nice. In a year of turning left out of out road onto the main road we have yet to have to wait to be let out when traffic is slow. The 'record' for the year is two cars going by before one stopped to let us out. That would have been worth leaving S. Florida/Miami traffic for. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270072 miles [until I go to church this morning] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Chase Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 1:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Tom, You're speaking my language. And LT Don, I know what you mean with the drivers nearly hitting ya due to their innatention/impatience/self-importance. I drive a standard shift, and most people are just not expecting that shift to come, and their headlights disappear behind my trunk. I know one day I'm going to get bumped and you better believe I will prosecute. Brain-dead behavior like that deserves punishment. While I haven't yet gotten to drive my 240D more than a few hundred miles (but will soon - the engine swap should be done next week), I know too well about this phenomenon simply because I choose to drive in what I consider a reasonable manner. I don't see the need to stand on the accelerator by default. Intead, I relinquish a few (often zero) seconds of my day in favor of saving fuel, wear and tear on the vehicle, and generally not behaving like a gibbon behind the wheel. It's funny to see people passing me with white-hot fury only to turn off in a few blocks. They have saved anywhere from 5 - 15 seconds and have shit on their fellow man in the process. Driving does funny things to people indeed. I agree with Tom. Let 'em suffer. If someone tailgates or otherwise intentionally disrespects me I will go out of my way to inconvenience them more. Conversely, if they show common courtesy and intelligence behind the wheel, I will actually spend some of my fuel to make their day a bit nicer. Brian 83 240D (fast enough) 84 Saab 900 (more than fast enough) 68 Dodge Coronet 500 (helps me speak softly) http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
You have quite a few more options available, due to your access to lots of used $500 vehicles, from which you can pull a good running OM603.96 to swap in, if your OM603.97 fails. I'm not much of an S-class fan (too big), but I do find the W140 to be an intriguing consideration...very tempting. On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
[MBZ] Oh Kaleb.....
Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this? http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 08 16:06:40 2006 Received: from wsip-70-184-21-183.ok.ok.cox.net ([70.184.21.183] helo=[192.168.1.100]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1Evd44-0005DC-FQ for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 16:06:40 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 10:06:38 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Kaleb. X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 16:06:40 - I would plunk down between 300-500, since it has rust. If it didnt, maybe more. What would a decent retail price be? Maybe 800-1000 or so? Bob Rentfro wrote: Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this? http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ONE-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190 engine? On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ONE-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
used ones should be plentiful. Never heard of any trouble with them though except maybe typical valve seals etc. Sunil Hari wrote: that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190 engine? On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ONE-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] WOW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-Diesel-1972-Mercedes-220-Diesel-Parts-Car-or-Rebuilder_W0QQitemZ4602947432QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Don't let Herr Doktor Booth see that keychain dangling... Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K (ignition key in leather pouch ONLY) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:10 AM Subject: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ONE-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] cheap 85 300D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-Mercedes-300D-parts-car-or-drive-it_W0QQitemZ8028513709QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Kaleb - you would probably be better off with a '90 or '91 126 Diesel rather than an early 140, as the bigger car will cost more to maintain and operate, IMO. Our past section president here has an mid year S500, and has put a lot of $$$ into repairing the self-leveling suspension. Its fast, yes, but fuel economy isn't good. As for bent rods, most of the stories I've seen is that if you either get past 150k miles, or have a factory reman engine, you'll probably be OK with the 3.5. Didn't I see a nice 126 3.5 on the list last week? Werner - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
got plenty of 126's, had a 140 before, thinking about one again. I have seen several on ebay lately with 200-250K miles. Surely those are OK by now. Werner Fehlauer wrote: Kaleb - you would probably be better off with a '90 or '91 126 Diesel rather than an early 140, as the bigger car will cost more to maintain and operate, IMO. Our past section president here has an mid year S500, and has put a lot of $$$ into repairing the self-leveling suspension. Its fast, yes, but fuel economy isn't good. As for bent rods, most of the stories I've seen is that if you either get past 150k miles, or have a factory reman engine, you'll probably be OK with the 3.5. Didn't I see a nice 126 3.5 on the list last week? Werner - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D
Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow plugs? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-Mercedes-300D-parts-car-or-drive-it_W0QQitemZ8028513709QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. Any original 3.5 engine that's used for stop and go/city driving is likely to bend rods within a fairly short period of time. Once there are ANY symptoms, it's too late and the engine MUST be replaced. When 3.5 engines is used ONLY for highway driving, they may hold up as long as any other Mercedes diesel engine. A car with a Mercedes rebuild will easily handle either style of driving. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] this junker is back, wonder what happened with the last buyer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Strong-running-300SD-diesel-inexpensive_W0QQitemZ4601599586QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Whoa that's in MY neighborhood ___ GG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:10 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ON E-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --
Re: [MBZ] WOW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-Diesel- 1972-Mercedes-220-Diesel-Parts-Car-or- Rebuilder_W0QQitemZ4602947432QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A _rebuilder_!!!? More crack, them's parts! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
George Gregory wrote: Whoa that's in MY neighborhood Yeah, and St Ann is about the last neighborhood you'd expect to find such a car. I've sent him an email asking for a test drive - I'll report my findings to the list. Did the 2.6 have the dogleg tranny like the 16v and UPS trucks? Tom
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Lemme know. I also asked for a look. Wanna meet up for that? ___ GG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed George Gregory wrote: Whoa that's in MY neighborhood Yeah, and St Ann is about the last neighborhood you'd expect to find such a car. I've sent him an email asking for a test drive - I'll report my findings to the list. Did the 2.6 have the dogleg tranny like the 16v and UPS trucks? Tom
Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset
It ran my 220V space heater this morning. About 100 ohms in place of the missing regulator rheostat. Wahoo! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] WOW
Jim stated the obvious: A _rebuilder_!!!? More crack, them's parts! Looking at that reminds me of when my friend's mom got plowed into when she was sitting at a stop sign in her 220D. She was in a '71 220D and some lickered up bubba noticed neither the stop sign nor her car. He was in a Challanger. He was cooking along around 60 mph. He had to be cut out of his car. He was in the hsp for a good long while, and in the klink even longer (driving on suspended license). My friend's mom walked away. We are smart to like safe cars, yo. They protect us from dumb people. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and you drive it...it's all over. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed George Gregory wrote: Whoa that's in MY neighborhood Yeah, and St Ann is about the last neighborhood you'd expect to find such a car. I've sent him an email asking for a test drive - I'll report my findings to the list. Did the 2.6 have the dogleg tranny like the 16v and UPS trucks? Tom ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
I've heard the term before, but what makes a 'dogleg' transmission so different? On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and you drive it...it's all over. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed George Gregory wrote: Whoa that's in MY neighborhood Yeah, and St Ann is about the last neighborhood you'd expect to find such a car. I've sent him an email asking for a test drive - I'll report my findings to the list. Did the 2.6 have the dogleg tranny like the 16v and UPS trucks? Tom ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Bob Rentfro wrote: Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and you drive it...it's all over. That's what I'm afraid of. I am uncertain about the future of my 300D, which has been nothing but trouble for the past two months (after five years of faultless dependability). I think I might be able to live with something like this. Deneal, I'd be up for a co-test drive. I'll give you a ring when I hear back from the seller. Tom
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Sunil Hari wrote: I've heard the term before, but what makes a 'dogleg' transmission so different? Different shift pattern. It is supposedly beneficial in racing and package delivery applications, though I've yet to hear a really good explanation of why that is. Surprisingly easy to get used to. http://www.automotiveinfopage.com/BMW_E12/myM535i/images/mine_shift_knob.jpg Tom
[MBZ] 1981 380 SEL
Just an update on the $200.00 purchase of the 1981 300 SEL. The engine will not crank over due to being froze up. Previous owner said he thinks he cracked the head or block when he overheated it. I pulled the plugs to add lubricant and got water flowing out of several of the cylinders. It doesn't look good... What is the cost of a rebuilt or good used engine for this car.I live in Michigan. Mike From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 08 18:07:40 2006 Received: from server344.com ([216.35.197.52]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtps (TLSv1:DES-CBC3-SHA:168) (Exim 4.52) id 1EvexA-UH-0g for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 18:07:40 + Received: (qmail 25527 invoked by uid 504); 8 Jan 2006 18:07:37 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.10?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ns1.server344.com with SMTP; 8 Jan 2006 18:07:37 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 13:13:25 -0500 From: John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Windows/20050317) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 18:07:40 - tom savage wrote: Different shift pattern. It is supposedly beneficial in racing and package delivery applications, though I've yet to hear a really good explanation of why that is. Surprisingly easy to get used to. A dogleg 1st gear shifter is such that the usable gears (2, 3, 4, and 5) are setup in the standard H-pattern. 1st gear is only needed to get the car moving, but 2-5 are needed on the course. The dogleg 1st gear makes 5th gear easier to shift to on the long straights (and subsequent downshifts into 4th when braking). For package delivery, though, I couldn't help you. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Isn't Regina's driving mostly stop and go? Might have to go the heretical vergasser route for her car Any original 3.5 engine that's used for stop and go/city driving is likely to bend rods within a fairly short period of time. Once there are ANY symptoms, it's too late and the engine MUST be replaced. When 3.5 engines is used ONLY for highway driving, they may hold up as long as any other Mercedes diesel engine. A car with a Mercedes rebuild will easily handle either style of driving. Marshall -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] dial gauge question
tom savage wrote: I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not entirely sure what I need. Is this close? That is a dial indicator. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Then I'll lay off...don't want seller to think his car is THAT desirable. But it might be a good car for my son, but you can have first dibs. ___ GG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed Deneal, I'd be up for a co-test drive. I'll give you a ring when I hear back from the seller. Tom
Re: [MBZ] dial gauge question
That is what I borrowed from my indie last time did replaced front wheel bearings. I don't know if it's needed for the rear ones though On 1/8/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not entirely sure what I need. Is this close? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7578341295 Thanks, Tom -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go
How much faster is it than a D ? On 1/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go with a CD. On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb), if it's raw acceleration you're after. Then the 240D can be used for chassis parts. I prefer the 126 over the 123 though --- -- - -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??) ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
You're not the only one in the rant-zone. That's what delete is for - for those irritated by it. I think it's a very relevant topic. We spend a large part of our lives on the road. And I for one have a very hard time ignoring piss-poor behavior when I see it. I wish I could ignore it. It used to be, in my mind at least, that truckers and motorcycle riders are the best-trained, most ethical drivers on the road (save cyclists who are into speed, or otherwise hot-doggin'). I know I became obsessed with safe driving when I started riding. Many of us know of the unwritten rules of the road which are based on respect for your fellow driver. But I have witnessed more instances of truckers trying to intimidate with their size - tailgating, you name it. This primal behavior is bereft of any actual thought. What would the end result of this intimidation be if carried to fruition? Again, this is not thought through. I think the addition of a little thinking (yes, I said it) to the act of driving would save tons of problems (not to mention energy). While I can't say they're necessarily doing anything wrong, it sucks to get thrown into a white-out situation when there's fresh powder on the road and a semi passes you. If two pass, you're in real trouble. You pretty much are forced to come to a crawl, and if it goes on for enough consecutive seconds, you are essentially forced to stop. Of course stopping is a stupid thing to do. And you don't want to put on your blinkers, because those behind you will think you're pulled off on the shoulder. No good solution here. And yes, I too hate it when I'm doing about as fast as icy or shushy conditions allow, and a semi blows by because they are more stable. Again, can I say they're specifically doing anything wrong? Not sure. I am sure that poor driving habits, driven by selfishness and laziness, is the foundation of most of the problems on the road. Brian From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 07:06:02 -0500 Bill R said almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got Spout off time...The trucking industry is out of control. The worse the weather the faster they go. Route 80 which is a big interstate (NY to San Fran) is closed almost weekly in PA now due to accidents which involve trucks. Basically a free for all. I read US traffic from trucks has increased 100% in the last 10 years. I have tried to talk to some of these garage haulers. Some of these guys/gals are traveling 600 to 700 miles a day, 6 to 7 days a week (PA has become the dump for NY and NJ, basically a milk run no wonder they are maniacs, familiarity breeds contempt) and they drive those things like Porsches. Big difference in rig weighing 100,000lbs doing 80 mph and my 240D at less than two tons doing 70 mph. Something will need to be done about this nightmare...satellite tracking of each truck to measure/report speed is one answer, but how do you do you handle the three inches from your but stuff? Maybe separate roads? Only one good trucking outfit which drives correctly that I see, JB Hunt and they have become the brunt of all the other truckers jokes. I guess the other folks think they are wimpy because they drive safe. Unless a highway merge is taking place, they should all just stay in the right lane, trains could not pass, why do they think they should. (truck doing 25 mph passing the one doing 15 mph up a steep incline/two lane interstate f) We need a good diesel sky car...do a search on the Mollier sky car, it may be sooner than we think! Sorry fo spouting off Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just reopened and still very icy, I was doing about 40 mph - probably faster than I should have, and was almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got on that road. 10 miles later I saw this very innocent faced driver trying to explain to a trooper how his rig had ended up with the front end on one guard rail and the other end on the opposite one when he couldn't stay on the road for an exit ramp. I felt like stopping and adding my version of how it might have happened. Didn't though. Probably should have. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270072 miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:41 PM To: Mercedes
Re: [MBZ] Oh Kaleb.....
I do like the bumper sticker in the rear window. I've been thinking of ordering one for my car. On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this? http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
Sunil Hari wrote: that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190 engine? Very high mileage for an M103 engine. Will almost surely need top end work if not now than soon. That will cost close to $3000 (could be as little as $1000 if you do everything except the machine shop work and most of the hard parts don't need to be replaced)! A factory reman or new M103 WILL BE EXPENSIVE. A good used one will be much more modest, but finding one that won't soon or doesn't need top end work will be difficult. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240 VS SD VS CD GO
Go with a CD. On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb), if it's raw acceleration you're after. Then the 240D can be used for chassis parts. I prefer the 126 over the 123 though --- -- - I'd heard things about SDs being slower than Ds being slower than CDs, but the weights of the cars are not a whole lot different. Although I could get away with using a coupe most of the time, I've found I really appreciate the cavernous trunk and stretch-out-in-the-back-seat passenger room of the SD rather frequently, not to mention all the other chassis and interior amenities and the bigger brakes. I find SD performance and handling surprisingly good--it's a very well-balanced car that can be pushed very hard, on rough, twisting roads, with confidence and comfort. For autocrossing, you'd probably be a bit ahead with a CD. For real-life use and road driving, though, I've found the SD to be very satisfying--Especially since you can generally pick up one for CHEAPER than a coupe, all else being equal. -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back roads. With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a push as repects fuel economy. I do blend my fuel and rotate half tank fill-ups between mid and premium fuel. No adverse effects. With the exception of the door closing system ($600.00), there is nothing unique or costly about the W140 chassis as compared to other mid 90's MB's. On 1/8/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. Any original 3.5 engine that's used for stop and go/city driving is likely to bend rods within a fairly short period of time. Once there are ANY symptoms, it's too late and the engine MUST be replaced. When 3.5 engines is used ONLY for highway driving, they may hold up as long as any other Mercedes diesel engine. A car with a Mercedes rebuild will easily handle either style of driving. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle
[MBZ] I found a 126
I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly.
[MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
My Acura ('87 Legend, 167K) is suddenly running very rough. Gas milage has gone
down to 9mpg, and it's popping/puffing at the tailpipe at idle...but runs
smoothly at speed. I'd like to fine a list like ours but for Acuras. Simple
google searchs come back with nothing useful. Anybody know of a super secret
list for Acuras?
Thanks all of you knowledgable cats.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
'87 Acura Legend 167K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 58K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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when you are ready to abandon the 300D, I am your man.
tom savage wrote:
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and
you drive it...it's all over.
That's what I'm afraid of. I am uncertain about the future of my 300D,
which has been nothing but trouble for the past two months (after five
years of faultless dependability). I think I might be able to live with
something like this.
Deneal, I'd be up for a co-test drive. I'll give you a ring when I hear
back from the seller.
Tom
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[MBZ] Shipping a car
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the transaction, insurance, etc. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] 1981 380 SEL
just find a used motor, although the 380's wont be worth that much even in running condition. I happen to have a good euro 3.8 motor sitting in my garage right now. Think im going to stick it in a 83 380 I have. MICHAEL ESH wrote: Just an update on the $200.00 purchase of the 1981 300 SEL. The engine will not crank over due to being froze up. Previous owner said he thinks he cracked the head or block when he overheated it. I pulled the plugs to add lubricant and got water flowing out of several of the cylinders. It doesn't look good... What is the cost of a rebuilt or good used engine for this car.I live in Michigan. Mike ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net . -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Desert Rat wrote: Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back roads. With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a push as repects fuel economy. I do blend my fuel and rotate half tank fill-ups between mid and premium fuel. No adverse effects. With the exception of the door closing system ($600.00), there is nothing unique or costly about the W140 chassis as compared to other mid 90's MB's. Replacing the wiring harness or AC evaporator on a 140 WILL be more expensive than on a 124!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
yea, will be needing valve guides and seals soon. Just comes down to price though. Donald Snook wrote: I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car
where is it coming from? Donald Snook wrote: Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the transaction, insurance, etc. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
sounds like a winner - where did you find it? and where is it coming from? On 1/8/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles seems either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance. Sounds like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car Werner - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 2:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] I found a 126 I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly.
Re: [MBZ] Papal
This is actually material for a book - Papal Mercedes...coffee table type book - lots of pictures. Mercedes has typically GIVEN a new pope an MB. I saw a neat picture of John XXIII blessing his new gift - forget what it was. Paul VI was given a 600, I think. Shortly after Card. Ratzinger was elected Benedict XVI, he was cleaning out his old apartment and moving into the Papal apartment at the Vatican and he showed up in a W126. Anyway, MB doesn't give the pope junk, so it would make a fascinating book. Chris Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: interesting side-note: in the newest MB Classic issue (cover = 250SE), there's an entire article devoted to Popemobiles (italiano = papamobiles.) There's a great photo from 1964 of Paul VI in a 300d landaulet, followed by 14 other Vatican MBs. On 1/7/06, LT Don wrote: Now, don't tease Chris -- he is really into this. When one invests his temporal and eternal well-being in an endeavor, it is nothing to criticize. On 1/7/06, redghost wrote: Will the pontiff have fancy gucci shop shoes? On Friday, January 6, 2006, at 05:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe you two can do some of that religiously done maintenance I read about from time to time. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 08 19:31:33 2006 Received: from web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.201.216]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EvgGL-00089C-Av for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:31:33 + Received: (qmail 42432 invoked by uid 60001); 8 Jan 2006 19:31:29 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=DI2+cVT6XxjRlhvKD5LATKxMTuH+4GXMJO+WNeNeJdvDbNtsVImN3O9s0zzi0IIYReOnk5I8/VqgPzB17+OhiMksuIU6Z32xDcu++8CPa5qTrcLfgNlf1eOkX/zmFjhAJpE/RkrhE+jsEiqzRoiDhp7Yyax6kNxXhFrNQncsHPk= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [66.140.70.226] by web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 11:31:29 PST Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 11:31:29 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Papal X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car
Tampa, Florida. Kaleb wrote: Where's it coming from? Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the transaction, insurance, etc. Donald H. Snook
[MBZ] Fw: Auto Shipping
Donald I used Allen Smith Auto Transport one time, door to door, from North Chicago to Newton, Ms, 86 SDL, $450 total. That was over two years ago when gas prices were lower. He and his son go everywhere except the NE in the winter. He has a 41 foot three car hauler, is fully insured and meets all DOT requirements. They may give you a lead on others if its out of there range right now. Nice folks. Toll free 866-710-1185, fax 601-798-3179. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300SEL was: I found a 126
Really? Assuming this guy is telling the truth (I know that is a big assumption) he says it does not use ANY oil in 3000 miles. Could this one be lucky? Or is it just a matter of time? Don Snook Kaleb wrote: yea, will be needing valve guides and seals soon. Just comes down to price though. Donald Snook wrote: I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Kaleb, I would get the diesel. If you can find one with a documented factory crate motor, great - they are out there, just not easy to locate. Otherwise, get one that runs good and doesn't use oil. Tear the engine down and replace the rods BEFORE they bend and destroy the cylinder walls. Yeah, it will cost you $1k for new rods up front (plus gaskets and labor time), but the engine should last as long as any other 603 diesel afterwards - assuming the cylinders are still nice and round. The other advantage is, since you have to disassemble most of the engine anyway, you can replace ALL external seals and get a 100% leak-free motor. If you go for the gasser, the 500 is the only one to consider. The 320 is too gutless, and why bother with the 420 when the 500 will be identical in maintenance cost (same M119 engine) but offer an extra 40 ponies on demand, with very little loss in MPG. Forget the 600 for obvious reasons. My sister picked up a very nice 1994 S500 recently and they really like it. Fuel economy is rather poor, figure 13-15 around town (depending on the weight of your foot), and 18-22 on the freeway. Later cars (1996-up?) got the M119.98x engine with distributorless ignition (very cool), as well as the 5-speed automatic tranny. The S500 is surprisingly quick for such a large car. If you lack restraint, a Valentine-1 is a wise accessory to purchase. (Trust me.) Some day I wouldn't mind getting a W140 myself, and it would either be the S350 (with an intercooler, and the full-load screw tweaked, buwaaa-hah-hahaha!) or the S500. Such a shame we never got the 180hp S300 with the turbo 606 motor over here. I'd be all over one of those! :-) -Dave M. -- Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 08:46:52 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
My personal opinion is not *if* an original 3.5 will bend the rods, but *when*. Also remember that most owners think adding a quart of oil every 1kmi is perfectly normal. For a high-mileage M103, it is... but NOT on an OM603. But hey, if you get an S350 cheap enough, just drive it until the engine is shot and then fork over the $$$ for a crate motor. Or, consider swapping in a cheap/used 3.0L long block. (Intercooled, of course. Heh-heh.) =) +dm™ (intercoolers on the brain today) -- Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 10:29:57 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? got plenty of 126's, had a 140 before, thinking about one again. I have seen several on ebay lately with 200-250K miles. Surely those are OK by now.
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
If operating costs are not a big deal, then yeah go with the gasser. But remember the gasser (S500) will bet getting about 14mpg around town, compared with probably 24mpg on the diesel (S350). That's a BIG difference in the wallet if you drive a lot of miles, even after adjusting for the fact that D#2 is a few pennies more than premium petrol in most places. I don't think the S420 or S320 will offer much, if any, benefit in around-town economy. They'd probably be a little better on the freeway though. Even at 16mpg, the diesel is still FIFTY PERCENT more efficient. YMMV, etc... =) Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 (5.0L M119.974) 1987 300D (3.0L OM603.960) -- Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 13:16:27 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? Im sure gas would be the choice anyways since she doesnt like diesel
Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car
fly down, drive it back. That is what I did with the limo Donald Snook wrote: Tampa, Florida. Kaleb wrote: Where's it coming from? Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the transaction, insurance, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300SEL was: I found a 126
You will know its time when it starts using oil. You will probably be OK for a while if it doesnt use any in 3k. Donald Snook wrote: Really? Assuming this guy is telling the truth (I know that is a big assumption) he says it does not use ANY oil in 3000 miles. Could this one be lucky? Or is it just a matter of time? Don Snook Kaleb wrote: yea, will be needing valve guides and seals soon. Just comes down to price though. Donald Snook wrote: I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low mileage version is priced WAY too high and the ones that are reasonably priced are turds. I am sure there are exceptions to this blanket statement, but that is what I have found. Because I couldn't find a diesel version, I took a leap of faith and got a gasser. Here is a list of everything the PO has done in the last 18 months. New hood star, grille insert, headlight doors, and emblem (installed by me). New steering shock. New valve cover gasket. Complete front brakes (calipers, pads, rotors, fluid lines, front wheel bearings). Recent Bridgestone tires. Thermostat housing and thermostat. Blaupunkt San Diego CD32 CD/Radio. Vacuum pump (for door locks). Shifter bushings. Brake fluid pipes to rear brakes. New shock absorbers. Flex disk on drive shaft. A/C - new auxiliary fans, dryer, hose from dryer to expansion valve. Headlight wiper blades. Alignment, front pads at 102K. New thrust arm bearings (left right). New lower ball joints and ABS sending units (left right). New tie rod assemblies (left right). New upper control arms (left right). New center link. New transmission cooler lines. New lower control arm bushings (left right). New thrust arm mount bushings (left right). New radiator. New A/C compressor clutch. New windshield wiper transmission New alternator I can't really see anything else this car might need. Any suggestions? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 122K arriving shortly. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
While I can't say they're necessarily doing anything wrong, it sucks to get thrown into a white-out situation when there's fresh powder on the road and a semi passes you. If two pass, you're in real trouble. You pretty much are One trip home from college (many years ago) we were considering turning back because it was so bad. Then I saw a semi turn off a mile up ahead. Once we'd passed that point, the night was crystal-clear and beautiful. It was amazing how bad just _one_ truck could make visibility when the conditions were wrong. We were far enough back at times that I'd no idea that it was the truck doing it all. do. And you don't want to put on your blinkers, because those behind you will think you're pulled off on the shoulder. No good solution here. And yes, I too Rear fog light? Two of our MB's have them now. (Frankenheap and the for-sale SL.) My SL has it about half-installed, the wire is coiled under the back seat. -- Jim
[MBZ] From the Sunday KC Star - CARS!
1984 190D, auto, 40+mpg, red, $2300, 816-377-8475 300D, 1986, needs tranny, $700 obo, 816-619-9160 300E , 1993, 2.8, lthr, snrf, xtra clean, $5,600 816-470-5211 450 SLC (drool), 1975 coupe, 113K miles, V8, classic, good cond, $4,100/obo, 816-792-5544 450 SL, 1978, 2 tops, runs exc, $4,900, 816-868-6206 500 SL, 1988, both tops, red/tan, 65K, great cond, $26,500, 816-214-8723 560 SEC (drool), 1991, coupe, VGC, $6,250, 913-645-1511 and alot of other modern stuff no affiliation Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 08 20:37:13 2006 Received: from predator.fidnet.com ([216.229.64.71] helo=smtp.fidnet.com) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EvhHt-0005Ly-12 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 20:37:13 + Received: (qmail 14870 invoked from network); 8 Jan 2006 20:37:06 - Received: from 64-251-141-238-dialup-mo.fidnet.com ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by smtp.fidnet.com with SMTP; 8 Jan 2006 20:37:06 - Received: from 192.168.3.10 (ident=leather) by Fred with smtp (masqmail 0.2.20) id 1EvhDO-57I-00; Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:32:34 -0600 Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:33:21 -0600 From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Sylpheed version 2.0.0 (GTK+ 2.6.4; i486-pc-linux-gnu) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 20:37:13 - rumor has it that Tom wrote: Bill R said almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got Spout off time... Now for the other side... For reference, I have logged over 300,000 miles in a big truck. I have driven nearly 1,000,000 total. The trucking industry is out of control. The worse the weather the faster they go. Route 80 which is a big interstate (NY to San Fran) is closed almost weekly in PA now due to accidents which involve trucks. How many of those are the fault of the car? Just because a truck was involved does _not_ mean that the truck is to blame. The view from the drivers seat in a big truck during heavy traffic reminds me of trying to walk with a dozen happy puppies trying to greet me. I'm afraid I'll step on one if I try to move. Basically a free for all. I read US traffic from trucks has increased 100% in the last 10 years. I have tried to talk to some of these garage haulers. From what I've seen, the quantity of dangerous drivers is much higher in cars than it big trucks. Sure, there are maniac truck drivers. And a 40 ton truck driven by a maniac _is_ scarier than a maniac-driven Fiero. Some of these guys/gals are traveling 600 to 700 miles a day, 6 to 7 days a week Yup. But there's nothing inherently dangerous about driving for 12 hours a day. And when the job pays by the mile, who would not want to squeeze as many mile as practical? Add to that the nutty scheduling that dispatches hand out, plus shippers and receivers that pay _no_ attention to the amount of wasted driver's time. Here's a typical situation. Dispatch says I have a 500 mile load for you. Pick appointment is 8AM, delivery appointment is 8PM That's about 10 hrs of driving and 12 hr to do it. No problem! So I arrive and check in at the shippers at 7:30. At 8:45 I'm assigned a door. At 8:50 I bump the dock. Two pallets are loaded, but then it's 9:00 and break time. At 9:30 they start loading again. At 10:00, the truck is loaded, but the office is slow and it's nearly 10:30 by the time I have the papers and am pulling out of the yard. Now I have 9.5 hours to get there. Well, if I don't eat and there's no traffic,or bad weather, or construction I'll be fine. I call ahead to the receiver to see
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
Sunil wrote: sounds like a winner - where did you find it? and where is it coming from? It does look like a nice car, I am very impressed with the Previous Owner's maintenance. I think he was very ANAL in keeping everything perfect. He has documented records that show that he spent over $10,000 in repairs and maintenance in the last 18 months. I found it on e-bay. I did not buy it on e-bay. It did not sell, so I contacted him and we worked out a deal. The car is Tampa, so I will have to have it shipped. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL arriving soon.
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Amen! I also have close to a million miles of driving, some in mid size trucks, but mostly in cars. And over 5000 miles in Europe, at speed. Without a doubt, its crazy car driving that is the worst problem on our roads, especially cutting in and out on the interstates and city beltways, OFTEN without enough clearance to safely change lanes. When dicing with a big semi, that can spell disaster, with the truck getting the headlines and blame. Besides a good 5 cent cigar, we really need a good driver training and licensing program! Werner - Original Message - From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks rumor has it that Tom wrote: Bill R said almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got Spout off time... Now for the other side... For reference, I have logged over 300,000 miles in a big truck. I have driven nearly 1,000,000 total. The trucking industry is out of control. The worse the weather the faster they go. Route 80 which is a big interstate (NY to San Fran) is closed almost weekly in PA now due to accidents which involve trucks. How many of those are the fault of the car? Just because a truck was involved does _not_ mean that the truck is to blame. The view from the drivers seat in a big truck during heavy traffic reminds me of trying to walk with a dozen happy puppies trying to greet me. I'm afraid I'll step on one if I try to move. Basically a free for all. I read US traffic from trucks has increased 100% in the last 10 years. I have tried to talk to some of these garage haulers. From what I've seen, the quantity of dangerous drivers is much higher in cars than it big trucks. Sure, there are maniac truck drivers. And a 40 ton truck driven by a maniac _is_ scarier than a maniac-driven Fiero. Some of these guys/gals are traveling 600 to 700 miles a day, 6 to 7 days a week Yup. But there's nothing inherently dangerous about driving for 12 hours a day. And when the job pays by the mile, who would not want to squeeze as many mile as practical? Add to that the nutty scheduling that dispatches hand out, plus shippers and receivers that pay _no_ attention to the amount of wasted driver's time. Here's a typical situation. Dispatch says I have a 500 mile load for you. Pick appointment is 8AM, delivery appointment is 8PM That's about 10 hrs of driving and 12 hr to do it. No problem! So I arrive and check in at the shippers at 7:30. At 8:45 I'm assigned a door. At 8:50 I bump the dock. Two pallets are loaded, but then it's 9:00 and break time. At 9:30 they start loading again. At 10:00, the truck is loaded, but the office is slow and it's nearly 10:30 by the time I have the papers and am pulling out of the yard. Now I have 9.5 hours to get there. Well, if I don't eat and there's no traffic,or bad weather, or construction I'll be fine. I call ahead to the receiver to see how tight the appointment is. They often say You can't show up more than 1 hour early, and if you're more than 15 minutes late we'll have to reschedule you for tomorrow or the next day. Missing an appointment is bad. Not only might I have to waste a day or more, it could also result it penalties for me and/or the company I drive for. I'll quickly point out that I think staying alive is worth more than 2 days wages, loosing a customer, and lost bonuses - but it is motivation to keep moving!!! and they drive those things like Porsches. Big difference in rig weighing 100,000lbs doing 80 mph and my 240D at less than two tons doing 70 mph. No, not like a Porsche! Trust me, a 240D with an tired engine and a automatic transmission is _much_ quicker than a typical big truck!! Top speed may be faster, but acceleration with a load is slw, even with a souped-up large car. One consequence is that a truck driver is often reluctant to slow down because it can take so long to get back up to speed. (One truck I drove, with a full load on level ground would take more than 1.5 miles to go from 50 mph to 60 mph) Add to that the frustration of lost momentum at the bottom of a hill that can result in losing 4 gears on the climb rather than 1 gear - all because an idiot 4-wheeler was doing something stupid. Something will need to be done about this nightmare...satellite tracking of each truck to measure/report speed is one answer, but how do you do you handle the three inches from your but stuff? Let's do that to the cars. There are _lots_ more over-speed cars than over-speed trucks. Maybe separate roads? Good idea. Let the big trucks do their job and keep the jerks in the cars away! Only one good trucking outfit which drives correctly that I see, JB Hunt !!!!!! and they have become the brunt of all the other truckers jokes. Swift, Schneider, and Roadway get their share. Unless a highway merge is taking place, they should all just stay in
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 62
What kind of mileage do the gasser 300s with the straight six (such as the one Mr. Snook is getting) get for mileage, power, torque, 0-60 times, top speed, lifespan in miles? Just curious... Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
Werner wrote: Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles seems either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance. Sounds like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car I agree that many of the parts seem premature. I asked him about this. He said he bought the car three years ago with 76,000 miles. He said he always wanted a LWB 126 and set about turning it into a perfect car. He and his wife quit their old jobs and started (are you ready for this) a church organ business. Isn't that wild? At any rate, he said his business has taken off and he is traveling to construction sites and trying to use his wife's mini-van for hauling stuff. So, he is replacing the benz with an SUV that can haul and tow and drive around construction sites with pipe-organ parts. He said when he started the suspension work, he was just going to do shocks. He ended up rebuilding the entire suspension because if you are going to do part of it, you might as well do it all. Great philosophy for a previous owner (I mean great for me). Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
Agreed, Marshall. But after 12 to 15 years if those repairs haven't been completed and documented, then I wouldn't go near any W124 or W140! On 1/8/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Desert Rat wrote: Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back roads. With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a push as repects fuel economy. I do blend my fuel and rotate half tank fill-ups between mid and premium fuel. No adverse effects. With the exception of the door closing system ($600.00), there is nothing unique or costly about the W140 chassis as compared to other mid 90's MB's. Replacing the wiring harness or AC evaporator on a 140 WILL be more expensive than on a 124!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle
[MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I am used to buying things on eBay but never a vehicle which is exactly what just did when I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles away from me. Hence my question, how should this transaction be finalized, short of me traveling there(which is extremely difficult right now)!? I am hoping those of you who have done it before would give me pointers on what to do and what not to do, should I use an escrow service? Where can I find a reliable one and are there reliable ones to begin with?! If I opt to ship the truck, are there companies I should avoid and others I should go with and who are they? I followed the link on eBay's web site to the DAS Auto shippers but it is not working, at least not for me or the computer I am using right now. Any bit of advice from you will be highly regarded. Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] I found a 126
Donald - if he's any good at pipe organs, then he is a meticulous guy. And as long as he had adequate cash on hand, it certainly was nice of him to just open his wallet and throw new parts at the car. My only question would be IF there was a need to do a lot of this work, then the car either had a rolled back odometer, or the car was abused, or he had a fast talking shade tree mechanic giving him advice. In any case, you benefit from his largesse! (you did do a VIN check, right?) Werner - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found a 126 Werner wrote: Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles seems either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance. Sounds like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car I agree that many of the parts seem premature. I asked him about this. He said he bought the car three years ago with 76,000 miles. He said he always wanted a LWB 126 and set about turning it into a perfect car. He and his wife quit their old jobs and started (are you ready for this) a church organ business. Isn't that wild? At any rate, he said his business has taken off and he is traveling to construction sites and trying to use his wife's mini-van for hauling stuff. So, he is replacing the benz with an SUV that can haul and tow and drive around construction sites with pipe-organ parts. He said when he started the suspension work, he was just going to do shocks. He ended up rebuilding the entire suspension because if you are going to do part of it, you might as well do it all. Great philosophy for a previous owner (I mean great for me). Donald H. Snook
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase oneBay!
Omar typed: I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles away from me. A majority of us fly to the vehicle, finalize the paperwork and moola transaction and then drive it home. Makes for a good shakedown cruise. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K (ebay purchase, flew to San Diego drove to Phoenix) Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Dogleg? Front or back
Dogleg? Hmmm. I've owned three cars with that shift pattern and have never heard the term before. That's left and back for first (toward the driver), right? RLE
Re: [MBZ] BMW
M535i/images/mine_shift_knob.jpg That console appears to have been attacked by wolverines. Loved the radio panel. RLE
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
There is an ECU (electronic control unit) under the passenger's seat, at
least on the Integra. That is most likely your problem. About $200, I think.
Most mechanics will have a device that they can plug into your car to
troubleshoot and confirm.
I think if you google Acura Legend ECU you will get some info on it.
Don
Former owner of an '89 Acura Integra.
On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My Acura ('87 Legend, 167K) is suddenly running very rough. Gas milage has
gone down to 9mpg, and it's popping/puffing at the tailpipe at idle...but
runs smoothly at speed. I'd like to fine a list like ours but for Acuras.
Simple google searchs come back with nothing useful. Anybody know of a super
secret list for Acuras?
Thanks all of you knowledgable cats.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
'87 Acura Legend 167K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 58K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
Here's one that I know of not first rate, but you might get the answers you
are looking for
http://www.honda-tech.com/
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
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Sent: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 12:13:16 -0700
Subject: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
My Acura ('87 Legend, 167K) is suddenly running very rough. Gas milage has gone
down to 9mpg, and it's popping/puffing at the tailpipe at idle...but runs
smoothly at speed. I'd like to fine a list like ours but for Acuras. Simple
google searchs come back with nothing useful. Anybody know of a super secret
list for Acuras?
Thanks all of you knowledgable cats.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
'87 Acura Legend 167K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 58K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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Re: [MBZ] dial gauge question
tom savage wrote: I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not entirely sure what I need. Is this close? As far as I know, a dial indicator is only necessary to set FRONT wheel bearings. Some proprietary tools are required (or at least desirable) for installing rear wheel bearings, but what tools depend on which year and model 300D you are discussing. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
I did some troubleshooting on that thing looking to see if I was getting any
of the myriad of combinations of LEDs talked about in the shop manual...and
it's just giving me a solid yellow LED...which means nothing according to
the shop manual.
I'll look more into the ECU. Acura stealership boy in town want $120 to hook
'er up to tell me what to fix.
Bob
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
There is an ECU (electronic control unit) under the passenger's seat, at
least on the Integra. That is most likely your problem. About $200, I
think.
Most mechanics will have a device that they can plug into your car to
troubleshoot and confirm.
I think if you google Acura Legend ECU you will get some info on it.
Don
Former owner of an '89 Acura Integra.
On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My Acura ('87 Legend, 167K) is suddenly running very rough. Gas milage
has
gone down to 9mpg, and it's popping/puffing at the tailpipe at idle...but
runs smoothly at speed. I'd like to fine a list like ours but for Acuras.
Simple google searchs come back with nothing useful. Anybody know of a
super
secret list for Acuras?
Thanks all of you knowledgable cats.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
'87 Acura Legend 167K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 58K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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Re: [MBZ] 240 VS SD VS CD GO
Dan Weeks wrote: Go with a CD. On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb), if it's raw acceleration you're after. Then the 240D can be used for chassis parts. I prefer the 126 over the 123 though --- -- - I'd heard things about SDs being slower than Ds being slower than CDs, but the weights of the cars are not a whole lot different. Although I could get away with using a coupe most of the time, I've found I really appreciate the cavernous trunk and stretch-out-in-the-back-seat passenger room of the SD rather frequently, not to mention all the other chassis and interior amenities and the bigger brakes. I find SD performance and handling surprisingly good--it's a very well-balanced car that can be pushed very hard, on rough, twisting roads, with confidence and comfort. For autocrossing, you'd probably be a bit ahead with a CD. For real-life use and road driving, though, I've found the SD to be very satisfying--Especially since you can generally pick up one for CHEAPER than a coupe, all else being equal. The factory rates the 123 300D turbo sedan OR coupe as 1.2 seconds faster (0-100 km/h) than the 126 300SD - irrespective of year or rear end ratio (3.07 or 2.88). Any difference between the sedan or coupe is within normal manufacturing variance. An 126 is not nearly as agile in the city as the 123. Feels HEAVY. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
I find most truckers are courteous, professional drivers, and are generally nice to me if I'm nice to them. (How many of you have ever hung back to let a semi change lanes in heavy traffic? I frequently do, and often get a thank you taillight flash.) They have a tough job and most of them do it superbly. It's just that the occasional bad apple stands out, because the consequences of their actions can be so massive. There are problems in the industry, but most of them aren't so much the fault of the drivers, but rather companies trying to squeeze out every last cent of profit. One study in Michigan found that half the trucks on the road were over the legal weight limit.
Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
John Ervine wrote: For package delivery, though, I couldn't help you. On trucks I've seen that had a dogleg pattern, 1st gear was a granny low, used only when starting with a heavy load or on a slope. Since it's not a normal driving gear, it makes sense to put it outside the normal pattern.
Re: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D
Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow plugs? Also for probably has cracked rings, now.
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 12:55:07 -0700 Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Such a shame we never got the 180hp S300 with the turbo 606 motor over here. I'd be all over one of those! Any chance of importing one from wherever they were sold? Craig
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[MBZ] VIN request, please ...
With everyone else asking for one, I guess it's my turn: WDBCB20C6FA131240 Should be a 1985 300SD. Craig
Re: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D
On Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:29:29 -0800 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow plugs? Also for probably has cracked rings, now. Or at least cracked prechambers. Craig
[MBZ] 5.0 euro, replaced the fuel filter, warp drive back up sort of
Well I replaced the fuel filter on the 85 380 with the 5.0 euro, didnt seem to make a different. I unhooked the exhaust at the manifold and it didnt seem to make a different. Hooked the exhaust back up and now it seems fine. Took it for a spin, doenst seem to have quite as much power as before, almost like a US 5.0. Anyways, what I did notice is that full pedal down, economy guage all the way in the red, x amount of power. IF you let up off the pedal slightly, economy guage moves slighly off full red and you have more power. Can tell a definate difference. What does this indicate? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 62
they are pretty slow, and get just a mile or 2 better than the V-8 would, city 16, 19 higway, 420SEL 15 city, 18 highway, 560 gets 13 city 17 highway Dan Weeks wrote: What kind of mileage do the gasser 300s with the straight six (such as the one Mr. Snook is getting) get for mileage, power, torque, 0-60 times, top speed, lifespan in miles? Just curious... Dan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D
if the glow plugs are not working when starting fluid was used, chances are the engine is fine. Now if the plugs WERE working, chances are its screwed. David Brodbeck wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow plugs? Also for probably has cracked rings, now. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] VIN request, please ...
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD VIN WDBCB20C6FA131240 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBCB20C6FA131240 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information Records found Full History Records found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Problems Found! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 20 records for this 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SERIES 300SD. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1985-05-02 TX 512 odometer reading from dmv 1996-03-01 dallas, TX registration event/renewal 1996-11-16 vancouver, WA title 1996-11-16 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 1997-09-22 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 1997-09-22 vancouver, WA excluded/exempt 1997-09-22 vancouver, WA 102000 passed emission inspection 1998-09-29 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 1999-11-26 vancouver, WA 117000 passed emission inspection 1999-12-01 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2000-10-06 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2001-11-09 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2001-11-09 vancouver, WA 139000 passed emission inspection 2002-11-19 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2002-11-19 vancouver, WA excluded/exempt 2003-11-22 auburn, WA 177086 passed emission inspection 2003-11-24 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2003-11-24 vancouver, WA excluded/exempt 2004-11-01 vancouver, WA registration event/renewal 2005-03-12 vancouver, WA 199946 transmission service performed Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Odometer Reading from DMV Odometer reading recorded by the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Excluded/Exempt Vehicle is generally exempt from normal/mandatory odometer law for the following reasons: 1.Vehicle model year is 10 years or older. 2.Gross weight of vehicle over 16000 lbs. 3.Vehicle is not self-propelled. 4.Titled to the manufacturer. Passed Emission Inspection Vehicle passed the state emission inspection. Highlights from our Editor's Review of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD No Consumer Guide® data available. Important Disclaimers While Consumer Guide® makes every effort to present complete and accurate information, a Consumer Guide® Vehicle History Report is not a guarantee of the quality of any used ve Craig McCluskey wrote: With everyone else asking for one, I guess it's my turn: WDBCB20C6FA131240 Should be a 1985 300SD. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Shift Patterns, was dogleg trans
Someone wrote: On trucks I've seen that had a dogleg pattern, 1st gear was a granny low, used only when starting with a heavy load or on a slope. Since it's not a normal driving gear, it makes sense to put it outside the normal pattern. My brother's 1942 International K-7 straight truck has the following shift pattern: 1 2 5 R 3 4 Wonder what that pattern was called. The Big Dipper, maybe? :-) Requires some concentration when driving for the first time, especially when you're splitting every shift with the two-speed rear end and double-clutching besides. And with 69 horsepower and scaling 17,000 pounds with a load, believe me, you NEED all ten ratios! Dan -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] 5.0 euro, replaced the fuel filter, warp drive back up sort of
I'd say your fuel delivery/injection system is screwed up. Don - just trying to be helpful ;-) On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I replaced the fuel filter on the 85 380 with the 5.0 euro, didnt seem to make a different. I unhooked the exhaust at the manifold and it didnt seem to make a different. Hooked the exhaust back up and now it seems fine. Took it for a spin, doenst seem to have quite as much power as before, almost like a US 5.0. Anyways, what I did notice is that full pedal down, economy guage all the way in the red, x amount of power. IF you let up off the pedal slightly, economy guage moves slighly off full red and you have more power. Can tell a definate difference. What does this indicate?
