Re: [MBZ] Branson
From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 16:43:40 -0700 > They sure have quite a scam going there. Yes, they do. It's a very common theme, nail the out-of-towner. -- Jim ___ 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] Branson
stop sending me emails! From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:23:30 -0500 yep. Havnt had a ticket it YEARS, this really pisses me off. Bob Rentfro wrote: > So it looks like you also saw the > nab-an-out-of-towner-on-his-way-out-of-town-drivin'-a-fancy-mer-say-dees-knowing-that-he'll-pay-it-rather-than-drive-back-down-and-fight > it show. > > Bob Rentfro -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 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] Branson
They sure have quite a scam going there. Yes, they do. It's a very common theme, nail the out-of-towner. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Branson
yep. Havnt had a ticket it YEARS, this really pisses me off. Bob Rentfro wrote: So it looks like you also saw the nab-an-out-of-towner-on-his-way-out-of-town-drivin'-a-fancy-mer-say-dees-knowing-that-he'll-pay-it-rather-than-drive-back-down-and-fight it show. Bob Rentfro -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] ArcticQ hauler
You could have a whole family of "guest workers" live in that in your backyard, help you with cooking, cleaning, mowing, house chores, etc. Or just move into it yourself, raise a little weed to pay for necessities... --R redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/166984207.html in my price range -- 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
[MBZ] Ed Booher Get your Trailer
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/167269721.html 220b for $200. Seems to have two for that price. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
you can send pics to the list. Richard Murdoch wrote: The front end of our 83 300D wagon took a real hit yesterday. My wife's first comment was that had she been in anything else she might have been hurt. Susan was driving about 35mph when a woman in a 2007 (yes, 2007) Lexus pulled across the road; never saw my wife until they collided. Susan tried to turn into a parking lot driveway so the left front corner took the hit but the other car was moving hard enough to twist the front end of our car. The front passenger side door opens but with slight resistance; oil started running out but not before she cut the car off. I'm assuming it was the oil cooler. The other driver took responsibility for the incident. We want to get the car fixed. Any where I can post some pictures? We want to have it repaired jf we can. This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt (maybe) 83 300D parts car 79 240D waiting for transplant ___ 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 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Branson
So it looks like you also saw the nab-an-out-of-towner-on-his-way-out-of-town-drivin'-a-fancy-mer-say-dees-knowing-that-he'll-pay-it-rather-than-drive-back-down-and-fight it show. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson Well we went 2 days to SDC, then we say Kirby Vanbirch, that was cool. Met him after the show and he taught one of the kids a magic trick. Next day saw Yakov, that one was great also. Also checked out Ripleys, the titanic, and the wax museum. On the way out of town, just got on the highway from 76 and a little while down the road get a visit from the fuzz. They claim I was doing 82mph in my SDL right when I was getting on the highway. I tried explaining physical impossibility of that and the fact that folks were passing me in the left lane but that got nowhere. So my options are to either mail in the money(they conveniently give you an pre addressed envelope to mail it in, or instructions for paying online, or drive all the way to jefferson city to fight it. They sure have quite a scam going there. Bob Rentfro wrote: So...what show did you see? Bob R - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson yea, thats a good idea. I did mention many times how their pitch was almost exactly like a rainbow demonstratio - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson Turn the tables on them. Try, at every opportunity, to sell them one of your old MB's. In addition, Regina could try to sell them on the idea of having a "vacation" property in OK (she is a REALTOR, isn't she?). There must be some property back home that you could try to flog. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson i got kicked out of a timeshare thing just the other week in gatlinburg. These people are just beyond any criminals you are used to. like vacuum cleaner salespeople, they prey on the semi literate inbred crowd. This lot was about the vilest group i've ever gone up against -- even uglier than the MBCA braintrust! On 5/29/06, James Jetton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kaleb, Prepare for the sales team onslaught. I kid you not, these people are gonna try to pressure you into buying a time share. Nothings free in this world, you just discovered what your trip cost you. Good luck, these are professional sales people. Sharks. Words that belong on Banned. James Jetton 1987 300SDL 144k 1996 Ford F-250 Powerstroke 173k ___ ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 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] Nationwide tour
crime has dropped quite a bit since we now have the carry conceal laws etc. And I believe it was florida where now they target folks that look like tourists because they wont have a weapon, where a local possibly could. Jim Cathey wrote: I'm not saying that's a bad idea, but I'd be sure of the legality of it in every state you'll be going through before packing something like that on a cross-country trip. Same goes for Tazers, pepper spray, etc. That's exactly the sort of thing that can turn a routine police stop into a trip-ending legal nightmare. If it's unloaded and locked into a non-reachable box it's legal in all states. Federal interstate transport law. Not to say you wouldn't get into a hassle anyway, but the chances are slim. It's really for those nighttime sleep-overs, and if you really need it the potential cop-hassle is the _least_ of your problems. Store the ammo separately, btw. It's odd, but in most places it is illegal to some degree or another to actually have the ability to defend yourself, yet that is what you are required to do! OT, but I believe that everybody should be able to pack heat at all times. Just be prepared to defend your actions in court, and be prepared to pay a heavy price if you're a fool! Does anybody think that we'd really have more crime under such a system? It'd be a different mix of crimes to be sure, but I think that there really would be less of it. I can think of some 3000-odd people that wouldn't be dead right now... Now that I've thrown that grenade... -- Jim ___ 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 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] ArcticQ hauler
http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/166984207.html in my price range -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] CA-spec '85 300D transmission?
Yes, the CA uses the 722.4, and I THINK, but am not sure, that you can use one out of a 190. In any event, the 85 version 722.3 can be used in place of the CA 722.4 tom savage wrote: A friend's brother has an '85 300D from California with 240k miles and an apparently toasted transmission. I know 1985 was an odd year for the 300D/SD and even wierder for those models sold in the California Republic. It is my understanding that Federal-spec '85s used the good old 722.3 transmission but with a different torque convertor and other bits, while the CA models used a 722.4 trans. Am I right so far? I've also heard that an earlier transmission won't work with an '85 engine, but that the '85 transmission will work with an earlier engine. So there are a few interchangability issues at the end of 123 production. Now enter the CA factor - must the tranny in a CA '85 be replaced with same, or will a standard '85 unit work? Or maybe even an earlier unit? The car seems to be in good shape but while he likes it, the owner has several other cars and just isn't sufficiently devoted to it to invest several grand in a new transmission. He would consider a known good used transmission, if he can find one that will work. "Otherwise he'll probably just scrap it." And I won't let that happen, not to those pristine rockers and wheel arches. Thanks, Tom '82 300D - Rust never sleeps ___ 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 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
you wrote>> Good suggestion - my lower pivot was twisting so I bought all the replacement parts - when I removed all the parts, I found the damper, spring, tensioner and lower pivot were all bad - and with only 100k on my engine/car I think Marshall's comment when he said < >> is accurate. Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components Here's a quick rule of thumb when replacing the serpentine belt. Check the operation of all the drive components, idler, tensioner and so on. If any of these have excessive play or are noisy, replace it. They don't always last the life of the car so its a good bet to replace them if you car has high mileage. my 2 cents 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:04:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components M.Afzaal Khan wrote: Hi! At what mileage did you have to change this.? just like to know what is the life of a belt tensioner and other idler pulley's associated with it The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi. The later ones seemed good for 75-150kmi. By the '90s they may still be better (the aftermarket ones MAY not be - I haven't had any of them in long enough to know). Factory shocks seem to last 75+kmi while aftermarket ones seem more likely to fail by 50kmi. The belts on my cars seem to go for 75kmi as long as the arm and idler are in good working order (a bad arm, idler, shock or any belt driven accessory will cause a belt to fail prematurely). YMMV as climatic and environmental factors DO play a role in life of these parts. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) ___ 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 ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com ___ 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] so Im in Branson right now
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA redghost wrote: I agreed to sit through one in Whorelando just so the wife and kids could get reduced rates to the evil rat's kingdom. I did get some cold breakfast and sat there glassy eyed for a few hours. I think he got the clue I was not buying when I stopped trying to repress the need to pass gas, and just let them come as they may. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Everything about ULSD
There were some fools trying to get it raised a while back, it failed. Luther Gulseth wrote: At least the Okies have one thing in their favor. The lowest per gallon tax in the nation on diesel... Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: http://factsonfuel.org/diesel/index.html#1supply -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 450SL antenna
All the 75s I have seen had it on the rear, I believe they started that in 75, becuase I have a 74 115 with it on the front fender andrew strasfogel wrote: Not to be too totally anal about it, but our 1976 300D had a rear fender-mounted antenna. IIRC, the '75 models still had the antenna on the passenger side front fender. Randy - am I correct? On 5/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Until 1976, the antennas were mounted on the front fender. From '76 on they were on the rear quarter panel in an attempt to reduce wind noise. With the top down, one assumes. At no time was an antenna mounted on the trunk lid. 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 ___ 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 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Everything about ULSD
I saw one of those stickers on a pump in branson today when I was filling up before leaving. Levi Smith wrote: Yeah, I was going to say I just noticed one of those LSD 500ppm stickers on the pumps at the truck stop this morning. Saying that you couldn't use it in any 2007 or newer vehicles. Made me kinda wonder if one were to buy a 2007 diesel where they would get fuel for it around here... If the truck stop doesn't have it, I'm kinda doubting any of the other handfuls of stations within 50 miles that have maybe a single diesel pump are going to carry it... Levi -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T
removing the intake is the easiest way of doing it.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or 2 and compared to my W123
240D, the 91 300D 2.5T looks like it's going to be a huge project. It
appears as though I need to remove the intake manifold to get access to
*any* of the GPs.
The WSM uses the old stand-by of remove the old GPs and install new ones. -
or something to that extent.
Anybody done this that can tell me an easier way to proceed? Else, I'll
start removing stuff, marking everything, taking some photos and be careful.
TIA -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616
Sticking valve. They tend to aquire deposits on the stem, preventing them from closing properly (and in fact, may be actually shoved nearly closed by the piston). Needless to say, all the symptoms of low compression, and if the stem cleans up, it will go away. Easy to check, just pull the intake and take a look. Excessive deposits are obvious Peter
Re: [MBZ] Branson
Well we went 2 days to SDC, then we say Kirby Vanbirch, that was cool. Met him after the show and he taught one of the kids a magic trick. Next day saw Yakov, that one was great also. Also checked out Ripleys, the titanic, and the wax museum. On the way out of town, just got on the highway from 76 and a little while down the road get a visit from the fuzz. They claim I was doing 82mph in my SDL right when I was getting on the highway. I tried explaining physical impossibility of that and the fact that folks were passing me in the left lane but that got nowhere. So my options are to either mail in the money(they conveniently give you an pre addressed envelope to mail it in, or instructions for paying online, or drive all the way to jefferson city to fight it. They sure have quite a scam going there. Bob Rentfro wrote: So...what show did you see? Bob R - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson yea, thats a good idea. I did mention many times how their pitch was almost exactly like a rainbow demonstratio - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson Turn the tables on them. Try, at every opportunity, to sell them one of your old MB's. In addition, Regina could try to sell them on the idea of having a "vacation" property in OK (she is a REALTOR, isn't she?). There must be some property back home that you could try to flog. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Branson i got kicked out of a timeshare thing just the other week in gatlinburg. These people are just beyond any criminals you are used to. like vacuum cleaner salespeople, they prey on the semi literate inbred crowd. This lot was about the vilest group i've ever gone up against -- even uglier than the MBCA braintrust! On 5/29/06, James Jetton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kaleb, Prepare for the sales team onslaught. I kid you not, these people are gonna try to pressure you into buying a time share. Nothings free in this world, you just discovered what your trip cost you. Good luck, these are professional sales people. Sharks. Words that belong on Banned. James Jetton 1987 300SDL 144k 1996 Ford F-250 Powerstroke 173k ___ ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] The hits just keep on a comin'
you dont have to unsubscribe, just set your mail delivery to hold in your options. John Berryman wrote: OK Y'all, Its been real and its been fun but Mother Nature is still pissed off and I just got my stand-by call from FEMA to work the New Hampshire/ Massachusetts floods. This means that I will be Haulin' Ass no doubt within 24-48 hours. It should not be too long in duration but I must commit to a minimum of 21 days, working 16-20 hours a day. I will not have the time or internet access to deal with the numerous posts from these forums. I will be un-subbing shortly. I apologize for any unfinished business and will resume upon my return. Fred Moir, thank-you very much. The package arrived only 2 days after you sent it. I would like to pay you for the lamp and shipping. If you have a PayPal account I could do it today. If not, I still have your home addy and will have Cathy mail you a check. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ 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/banned_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
Mac wrote: "Have you actually tried to sit in an SLC? There is way more room, than in an SL. I am six-four and about 350 (and when I first sat in an SLC I was well over 400) and was comfortable, more leg room than my w116 actually. In an SL I look like a Shriner on the way to a parade, LOL." Actually, you may be right. I have not tried to sit in an SLC. I have only tried the SL's. I thought they would be the same. I am 6'3" and 275, so I guess I could fit in an SLC. I like the looks of the cars, but I sold my 124 Diesel because I needed more room for passengers, so the SLC would really be impractical. 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 received this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Jim would be able to avoid monorail by registering in Spokane On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:15 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: She is more than welcome here. Not sure how you can get the tabs for next to nothing, since they charged me $170 for the pleasure of purchasing a $117.50 car. Ah, but _this_ time I have the magic form, which they supposedly believe when it comes to valuation. But with inspection, plates, and tax it'll probably be pushing that number anyway. Here's another hint for you: Registrations for addresses in Seattle have to pay the monorail tax until July. Other King County addresses (like Kent) don't. Last time I registered a car in Auburn the tabs were about $40, plus the tax on the purchase price of the car. ___ 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
[MBZ] Parts
I had no luck taking off my shutoff valve- without taking off the alda or intake. I'm not daring enough to take off the alda or intake, so I'm going to take it to the shop. We also have a new baby and I just don't have the time this month. I had already ordered the following parts, if anyone is interested- my mechanic won't put them on for me: For Sale: Shutoff Valve $35.77 Idler Pulley $38.33 Idler Shock $41.32 All new, in box. Make me fair offer and I'll mail to you. Any offers? Anyone need the above? Thanks friends, John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 79k
Re: [MBZ] Throttle Linkage - was GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Whoops, I should have clarified that a bit. The metal sockets are available separately but my approach is to scrounge a handful of pieces at pick-and-pull. The stock OM60x links have a threaded metal shaft and the plastic links are pressed on at the ends. You remove the metal sockets from the junkyard rods and screw them onto your existing links, securing the socket with the 8mm locknut. Make sure you measure the old links first before removing the plastic sockets! -Aaron
[MBZ] OT:Diesel Ford transit at nurburgring
Top Gear and Mr Jeremy Clarkson Got this done, quite entertaining. http://youtube.com/watch?v=W-RAnBD9n5Q Sabine Schmitz one hell of a driver .. http://www.jwhubbers.nl/ring/sabine/index.php Top Gear is IMHO a creative entertaining show. It is very difficult for us here to see it in the USA in it's uncut original format. (all cable versions are chopped) Its kind of like the late Show with David Letterman for cars (but has more that one host) the options are: Have a friend record it in the UK and mail it to you. (got a PAL VHS player handy?) USENET BitTorrent Mr Jeremy Clarkson writes for the UK times http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/ (click on Jeremy Clarkson on upper left corner of page). Where esls can you read a review on a Peugeot 407 Coupé HDi GT Or a Citroën C4 It is said that heaven is where: the police are British, the chefs Italian, the lovers French, and it is all organization by the Swiss. I don't know if this is true ,,, but You can dam well bet that Hell is where.. The police are German, the chefs British, the mechanics French, the lovers Swiss and it is all organized by the Italians. George Larribeau Dallas, Texas
[MBZ] Anyone want to buy a Turd? Ebay Item # 4645277443
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-Mercedes-Benz-300-SEL-4-5L_W0QQitemZ46 45277443QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K
Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616
And, hard driving and purgingly good fluids such as M1 oil and Diesel Purge fuel treatment ought to clean out any stickiness in the IP, both engine- and fuel-side. If it can be brought back from the dead without serious wrenching, that oughta do it. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616
My theory (which is mine, which is to say it belongs to me) Ahem, aheemmm, cough, cough. Well, just keep flogging it and see if it gets better. Wouldn't hurt to keep checking the compression on #1 every few months, the $17 Harbor Freight tester will do it just fine. -- Jim
[MBZ] TX Charity auction Benzes
No pic with this one http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=14044&vType=1 Stock No: 26-52011 Lot No: 67 Year: 1968 Make: Mercedes Benz Model: 250 Turbo Color: Blue VIN:10801412052486 Location: Arlington Radio: Car Complete: Start: Tires Good: Battery: Spare Tire: Door Key: Trunk Key: Ignition Key: Replaced Parts in last Year? What Parts? no Looks decent http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=13895&vType=1 Stock No: 16-51736 Lot No: 22 Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes Benz Color: White VIN:WDBCA39E1MA609896 Odometer: 112577 Location: Dallas Radio: Car Complete: Start: Tires Good: Battery: Spare Tire: Door Key: Trunk Key: Ignition Key: Replaced Parts in last Year? What Parts? TIRES, Ricer body kit, tried to give a Benz enema http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=13936&vType=1 Stock No: 16-51074 Lot No: 55 Year: 1985 Make: Mercedes Benz Model: 500sel Color: White VIN:WDB1260371A121604 Odometer: 125428 Location: Dallas Radio: Car Complete: Start: Tires Good: Battery: Spare Tire: Door Key: Trunk Key: Ignition Key: Replaced Parts in last Year? What Parts? NO Anything wrong: FLAT TIRE, BATTERY DEAD, TRANSMISSION LEAK
Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616
Wlll, apart from the #1 valve being pretty much closed, before, I don't think we'll ever be able to say for sure. My theory (which is mine, which is to say it belongs to me) is that the valve not working properly caused a buildup of deposits in the upper chamber, which I guess I am now burning away. How that relates to the way it's behaving now (erratic idle) is beyond my skill set or imagination to explain, tho. What I *can* say is that it sounds completely different now, than when I first drove it last year. Sounds better than my SD, as a matter of fact, and that is running really nicely right now (looks around frantically for piece of wood). Mac on 6/2/06 8:19 AM, Mike Canfield at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Good luck Mac...Be glad to see what the issue is. > > Mike > - Original Message - > From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 3:31 AM > Subject: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616 > > >> Not wishing to count chickens before, etc., I am pleased to report that >> the >> 240d seems to be improving by the day. >>
Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
Have you actually tried to sit in an SLC? There is way more room, than in an SL. I am six-four and about 350 (and when I first sat in an SLC I was well over 400) and was comfortable, more leg room than my w116 actually. In an SL I look like a Shriner on the way to a parade, LOL. If you had trouble in an SLC, possibly the seat was not moving back on the tracks all the way. Just sticking my nose in (Anyway, any SLC for $8500 will need to be MUSEUM quality.) Mac on 6/2/06 12:09 PM, Donald Snook at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > $8500. I am too big and tall for these cars, but this one looks like it > is nice. $8500 no affiliation. > > > > http://www.smithimports.com/con80450slc.htm > > > > > > 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
[MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
$8500. I am too big and tall for these cars, but this one looks like it is nice. $8500 no affiliation. http://www.smithimports.com/con80450slc.htm Donald H. Snook
Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall said: ...The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi... Would this apply to my car as well ? Not unless you've slipped an OM60x engine into your 123 chassis car!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Tan Qu wrote: Larry, The gaskets you buy from Rusty (I believe it's Erling brand) should have heat-sensitive sealant material on it already. It may not matter but try to tighten the bolts in small increment in a pattern. I am having a hard time to seal the surface at the head on my '87 190Dt. Before it was leaking from the #2 bottom. I redid the gasket when I replaced GP's last year. Now it's leaking from the top of the #2. I am planning on loosening all bolts and re-tightening them in a cross pattern in small increments hoping solve the problem. Maybe it's just a problem on early 60X's not later ones as my '91 300D is very dry at the manifold/intake area. The newest revised Mercedes supplied intake manifold gasket has a silicone seal bead (not sure that any aftermarket gasket has this) that is there to prevent any oil accumulation at the #2 intake runner (and to a lessor degree #1 and #3) from wicking thru. The use of M-1 rather than ANY group III/II or I oil helps and disabling the EGR and cleaning out the intake manifold of soot/oil sludge seem to help too. It is USUALLY not a matter of tightening the manifold in a specific manor, but doing it evenly. The torque may have been increased from 25 to 30 Nm. See also the last page (p16) at: http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/Prog_Repairs/comb3.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Best Early 90's Choice
I know this is kinda dated, but I've been out of town for a few weeks. I'd be much more concerned about the state of the climate control than I would about the wiring harness. Changing an engine wiring harness is relatively painless (and cheap) compared to pulling the entire interior to preplace a leaking evaporator! Seriously, replacing the engine wiring harness is not that difficult a DIY job. If I routinely traveled in lower altitudes, I'd go with the '95 over the turbo. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 (w/ a leaky evap) On 5/22/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: > Thanks, Casey. > Which ones have the "biodegradable harness" Herr Doktor talks about? The '95 E300Ds with the OM606.91 engine (124.131) have the bad wiring harness (not real expensive). The wiring harness in the '93 and earlier 300D 2.5s (124.128) was fine. Marshall
Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components
Marshall said: ...The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi... Would this apply to my car as well ? This weekend I work on diagnosing my non-working aux fan, thanks to all that gave insight into that. Thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 91kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Larry, The gaskets you buy from Rusty (I believe it's Erling brand) should have heat-sensitive sealant material on it already. It may not matter but try to tighten the bolts in small increment in a pattern. I am having a hard time to seal the surface at the head on my '87 190Dt. Before it was leaking from the #2 bottom. I redid the gasket when I replaced GP's last year. Now it's leaking from the top of the #2. I am planning on loosening all bolts and re-tightening them in a cross pattern in small increments hoping solve the problem. Maybe it's just a problem on early 60X's not later ones as my '91 300D is very dry at the manifold/intake area. Tan --- ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Larry: > I think manifold gasket, crossover pipe gasket, fuel > line clips and five new > GP's are the most important Rusty sourced items to > get. I've never put > anything between the manifold and head except a dry > gasket, and I've never > had any problems. > > Again - you might check what type of tops the > manifold bolts have. Mine has > those star shaped indents (I think they are called > "torx" or something like > that). And the cross over on my 606 requies allen > keys to remove. You'll > need "sockets" for those types of bolts to use your > torque wrench. > > Good luck, > Ned Kleinhenz > ___ > 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] 82 300TDt -wrecked
Thanks, Richard. My hopes to get it fixed are growing. I sent a message earlier this am thanking Clay for offering to help find prices. That message seems to have fallen into a crack somewhere. Yes I could use any prices you find, don't want to put you to a lot of trouble. Richard Murdoch > > From: Richard Hattaway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/02 Fri AM 08:32:39 EDT > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked > > Craig, > > That car is a total rustbucket compared to Richard's beauty. His > should be worth 15K at that rate (c: .. > > Richard > > --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html > > > > On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: > > > > > > > > On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: > > > > > >> This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children > > >> is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife > > >> needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our > > >> daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away > > from > > >> where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to > > Oshkosh > > >> in July. > > >> > > >> Richard Murdoch > > > > > > > > > Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a > > > slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking > > about > > > buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface > > > rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot > > > of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had > > > done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other > > than > > > that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked > > > yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon > > > that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be > > > convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. > > > If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by > > from > > > FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be > > un-subbing > > > and out of here within 24-48 hours. > > > > > > Johnny B. > > > I Mac Therefore I am > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ___ > 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] Throttle Linkage - was GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Aaron suggested: << Another thing I recommend doing is replacing the plastic throttle linkage sockets with the old-style metal ones. The plastic ones are prone to breaking and when they do, you'll be stranded with a car that just idles. >> Wait a minute - wait a minute, Aaron! You make that recommendation like anyone can just walk up to a parts counter and specify metal sockets instead of plastic ones. What more can you tell us about how to do this? I recently broke one of those plastic linkages while trying to pry it off. Rusty sent me an identical plastic one to replace it. (an offical MB part) Each one of those links has a specific length, configuration and socket orientation. So, I didn't expect to find a one size fits all type. Does MB or some after-market supplier sell metal ones for the OM-60X engines? I agree those plastic ones are a PITA, and I suspect they embrittle with age. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
Craig, That car is a total rustbucket compared to Richard's beauty. His should be worth 15K at that rate (c: .. Richard --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html > > On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: > > > > > On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: > > > >> This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children > >> is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife > >> needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our > >> daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away > from > >> where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to > Oshkosh > >> in July. > >> > >> Richard Murdoch > > > > > > Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a > > slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking > about > > buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface > > rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot > > of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had > > done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other > than > > that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked > > yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon > > that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be > > convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. > > If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by > from > > FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be > un-subbing > > and out of here within 24-48 hours. > > > > Johnny B. > > I Mac Therefore I am > > > > ___ > > 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 > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616
Good luck Mac...Be glad to see what the issue is. Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 3:31 AM Subject: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616 Not wishing to count chickens before, etc., I am pleased to report that the 240d seems to be improving by the day. I have driven it for about three hours in the last three days and it now idles with almost no smoke (and it smoked some even before #1 cylinder packed it in). It runs very nicely on the road, and the power is coming back. Best indicator, aside from the seat of my pants, is that I can now get into 4th without using up a mile of tarmac ;-). Other automatic 240d owners will understand what I mean HOWEVER, we aren't out of the woods yet as it's a complete tossup as to what it does, once you come to a stop. Sometimes it idles so close to perfect it's scary. Other times it's back to behaving like an unbalanced old Kenmore washer, chugga lugga chug chug cough splutter rock'n roll'n bounce. Keep your collective fingers crossed on this one. I figure my chances are about 50/50 to be back driving it within a week, OR to report I've blown it up on the next test drive. In any case, all of the list input on this one was hugely appreciated. -- "Mac" Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle) ___ 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] Bio-D travel distances
How practical would steam cars be using WVO? steam engine in an MB? Quote from steamcar website: "I personally believe the ability to run a modern steam car easily on biodiesel is very important if the green image is the one used to sell - also perhaps takes the heat off the drawback that our vehicle cannot initially be made to provide any better fuel economy than its donor vehicle". http://www.steamautomobile.com/ForuM/read.php?1,6295 Discussion of steam cars and technology: http://www.stanleysteamers.com/modern_steam.htm - - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have upgraded to a MAPP tank and a long, thin, black iron tube squished at the end. Slow flow and a weak flame. Maybe I should just change over to steam On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 09:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: << Most of the bioD folks are lazy and travel only a few miles.>> What with stopping periodically to put a candle under the fuel tank, takes a while to get anyplace. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
Is it me or does the 914 look back to front, with the fintails up font. Hendrik who don't need a Porsche because we don't have autobahns in Oz, well I could could go to the Northern Territory but then I would have to dodge cattle, kangaroos and aboriginals - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4 Is this the article? http://www.cardomain.com/features/turbo914 On 6/1/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Check out the latest edition (by now, maybe the previous edition) of Subie magazine. It has a feature on a guy who stuck a Subaru boxer engine into a 914, and IIRC (can't find the damn mag, just now) he made it 4x4 into the bargain. Mac -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006
[MBZ] Update on sick OM616
Not wishing to count chickens before, etc., I am pleased to report that the 240d seems to be improving by the day. I have driven it for about three hours in the last three days and it now idles with almost no smoke (and it smoked some even before #1 cylinder packed it in). It runs very nicely on the road, and the power is coming back. Best indicator, aside from the seat of my pants, is that I can now get into 4th without using up a mile of tarmac ;-). Other automatic 240d owners will understand what I mean HOWEVER, we aren't out of the woods yet as it's a complete tossup as to what it does, once you come to a stop. Sometimes it idles so close to perfect it's scary. Other times it's back to behaving like an unbalanced old Kenmore washer, chugga lugga chug chug cough splutter rock'n roll'n bounce. Keep your collective fingers crossed on this one. I figure my chances are about 50/50 to be back driving it within a week, OR to report I've blown it up on the next test drive. In any case, all of the list input on this one was hugely appreciated. -- "Mac" Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s Volvo: '87 245 (waiting for OM616 transplant) SAAB: '83 900T (waiting for a miracle)
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
Yes it is, obviously I was wrong on the AWD aspect tho. Mac on 6/1/06 10:31 PM, OK Don at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is this the article? > > http://www.cardomain.com/features/turbo914 > > On 6/1/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Check out the latest edition (by now, maybe the previous edition) of Subie >> magazine. It has a feature on a guy who stuck a Subaru boxer engine into a >> 914, and IIRC (can't find the damn mag, just now) he made it 4x4 into the >> bargain. >> >> Mac
Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring "rally" recsheduled - 6-10-06
That would rock Tom. Thanks for the reply Kaleb. I was hopoing the Okie Q would have coordinated with another event down south of me by you guys but it's not even close, so it was just a pipe dream. Some of you guys might like to know I just published 14 little video clips on my website of last years Spring Rally event. All you need is the Quicktime plug-in. I spent virtually every waking moment for day preparing them, and I'm pretty stoked about them. Thought I'd share the news with the list, I hope you all don't find them too corny! Website: www.club123d.org Cheers! Vince Club 123D President http://www.club123d.org If you recieved this e-mail in error or would like stop recieving e-mails from this address, please reply to this message saying so, and you will be removed from our address book. From: tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring "rally" recsheduled - 6-10-06 Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 09:36:48 -0500 andrew strasfogel wrote: > Thalidomide babies were born w/o limbs so they should not be called > amputees. I know. It is a quote from our own erstwhile Richarde Sexton (probably purloined from P.J. O'Rourke); the back seat in a 107 is "good only for Thalidomide amputees." 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 _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Jim Cathey wrote: She is more than welcome here. Not sure how you can get the tabs for next to nothing, since they charged me $170 for the pleasure of purchasing a $117.50 car. Ah, but _this_ time I have the magic form, which they supposedly believe when it comes to valuation. But with inspection, plates, and tax it'll probably be pushing that number anyway. Here's another hint for you: Registrations for addresses in Seattle have to pay the monorail tax until July. Other King County addresses (like Kent) don't. Last time I registered a car in Auburn the tabs were about $40, plus the tax on the purchase price of the car.
Re: [MBZ] Bio-D travel distances
I have upgraded to a MAPP tank and a long, thin, black iron tube squished at the end. Slow flow and a weak flame. Maybe I should just change over to steam On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 09:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: << Most of the bioD folks are lazy and travel only a few miles.>> What with stopping periodically to put a candle under the fuel tank, takes a while to get anyplace. 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
Re: [MBZ] Bio-D travel distances
<< Most of the bioD folks are lazy and travel only a few miles.>> What with stopping periodically to put a candle under the fuel tank, takes a while to get anyplace. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked / Craigslist
Craig, thanks. Ours was a far cry better than this. Even before I had it painted it looked much better. Body shop owner checked the NADA guide. The 300TDt is listed under classics : FWIW: $4450 (low retail) ; $7,775 average ; $11,350 high retail - now if the adjuster will look at this for a guide. > From: redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/02 Fri AM 12:14:35 EDT > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html > > On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: > > > > > On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: > > > >> This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children > >> is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife > >> needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our > >> daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from > >> where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh > >> in July. > >> > >> Richard Murdoch > > > > > > Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a > > slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking about > > buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface > > rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot > > of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had > > done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other than > > that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked > > yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon > > that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be > > convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. > > If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by from > > FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be un-subbing > > and out of here within 24-48 hours. > > > > Johnny B. > > I Mac Therefore I am > > > > ___ > > 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 >
[MBZ] Sales of American Autos Fell Sharply in May
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/01/business/01cnd-auto.html?ei=5065&en=3a500ba486ef7e2f&ex=1149825600&adxnnl=1&partner=MYWAY&pagewanted=print&adxnnlx=1149222468-QQmjsfBTedruVgLr+uD2YA "For Chrysler, May marked the worst month for sales in two and a half years. Overall sales, which include the Jeep and Dodge brands, dropped 14 percent on an adjusted basis, the most since a 15 percent drop in September 2003. "In a reversal of fortune for German-American automotive giant DaimlerChrysler, its business was given a boost by Mercedes. In recent years, Chrysler has propped up DaimlerChrysler's numbers while Mercedes was more of a drag on sales. In May, Mercedes-Benz sales grew 21 percent in the United States on an unadjusted basis." Craig
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Or access to diesels in the least. No close BioD, so the granola eating greenies are hanging out by the Whole Foods and other natural fiber outlets. I think there are some nests of bio-d people further south on the Key peninsula. Not the moneyed types though. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Or access to diesels in the least. No close BioD, so the granola eating greenies are hanging out by the Whole Foods and other natural fiber outlets. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 09:05 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Gig Harbor is out of the way and a PITA with the bridge. Go where the money lives. From what I've seen of the housing market, that would be Gig Harbor! But I doubt those guys are looking for inexpensive transportation. -- Jim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
Across from Bent Bike in Lynnwood. Pull a Part. It is the old Ferrell's yard. There is a sort of PnP south of museum of flight on Marginal way. They pull the engine and wheels, you scrounge body parts. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 06:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> Excellent. How about mounting the body on the chassis of maybe an old V1 Bronco using Gorilla glue? 914 has a flat bottom, after all. And the Bronco body comes off easily. Too easily. BTW, where in Seattle is a PnP? I went to the PnP website and they don't show one in the state. 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
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
She is more than welcome here. Not sure how you can get the tabs for next to nothing, since they charged me $170 for the pleasure of purchasing a $117.50 car. Ah, but _this_ time I have the magic form, which they supposedly believe when it comes to valuation. But with inspection, plates, and tax it'll probably be pushing that number anyway. Right out of my pocket, too, and then the dweebs get to pay the tax, etc. _again_. (The avoidance of which is what I was trying to offer prospective purchasers by being the 'mechanic' rather than the 'dealer'. But no way that can realistically be done by proxy.) If you are going for the BioD buyer, I would think Seattle, with all it pumps, would have saturation of buyers to move it fast. I am available all day, so showing it would not be a great hassle. Might have to take you up on that. -- Jim On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 05:03 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Do trailer it over. Selling a car from the "Hahbah" will be much easier. There is a rabid bioD mob on this side of the mountains that will jump all over it. Huge tank and all will have great appeal. If I do bring it over there I'll probably have to pony up for the WA license and inspection first. I had not done this because there was actually some interest in the car in non-WA venues and it would then have been totally wasted money, but nobody quite bit on it. I could handle the weird three-way transaction in person, but no way should my agent be required to do so. (And he'd be a fourth party.) I suppose I'll have my choice of Gig Harbor, Roy, or Kent --- places where we have relatives. Or even your house in Seattle, Clay? You mentioned this before. Any opinions on where my beastie would be most likely to sell with the least amount of fuss? -- Jim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 01:51 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: You're a sick man. Please seek help. On 6/1/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Went to the PnP today in search of toys. Saw that the pen held a baby blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make a good platform for a 4x4 Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167015836.html On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11:33 AM, John Berryman wrote: On Jun 1, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Richard Murdoch wrote: This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch Bummer Rich, glad your wife's OK. I have an OK wagon that sprung a slight leak in the rear suspension. My buddy's Mom was thinking about buying it. It has a few spots of rust through and some ugly surface rust on the LR door. 202,000mi runs great shifts great. I did a lot of work to it last year and I really don't recall all that I had done. It will need a driveshaft center bearing (noisy) but other than that and the suspension leak (probably a steel line haven't looked yet), I'd drive it anywhere. I'm in NY. I also have another wagon that definitely neds some lines for susp in the back, that I can be convinced to sell but would prefer not to on short notice. If interested, call (518)526-2279 me pronto or e-mail me [EMAIL PROTECTED] privately. I just got put on stand-by from FEMA for the New Hampshire/Massachusetts floods. I will be un-subbing and out of here within 24-48 hours. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
She is more than welcome here. Not sure how you can get the tabs for next to nothing, since they charged me $170 for the pleasure of purchasing a $117.50 car. Gig Harbor is trying to be Laguna Beach north, so may get a bunch of upper income folks, or those willing to pay more. I would think Roy is out of the way for a bunch of people. More psychological than real distance. Kent would be close enough for the Seattle and Tacoma bioD freaks to go look and not think it is just too far. If you are going for the BioD buyer, I would think Seattle, with all it pumps, would have saturation of buyers to move it fast. I am available all day, so showing it would not be a great hassle. On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 05:03 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Do trailer it over. Selling a car from the "Hahbah" will be much easier. There is a rabid bioD mob on this side of the mountains that will jump all over it. Huge tank and all will have great appeal. If I do bring it over there I'll probably have to pony up for the WA license and inspection first. I had not done this because there was actually some interest in the car in non-WA venues and it would then have been totally wasted money, but nobody quite bit on it. I could handle the weird three-way transaction in person, but no way should my agent be required to do so. (And he'd be a fourth party.) I suppose I'll have my choice of Gig Harbor, Roy, or Kent --- places where we have relatives. Or even your house in Seattle, Clay? You mentioned this before. Any opinions on where my beastie would be most likely to sell with the least amount of fuss? -- Jim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Gig Harbor is out of the way and a PITA with the bridge. Go where the money lives. From what I've seen of the housing market, that would be Gig Harbor! But I doubt those guys are looking for inexpensive transportation. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
I can supply you with CL prices for TDt in this area. They are running in the $9-12k range. That should help with getting the insurance to pay for repairs. in the meanwhile, get them to have Susan drive a nice Sprinter. Very glad she was not hurt, car did its job. I hope it turned that Lexus into scrap On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 10:26 AM, Richard Murdoch wrote: The front end of our 83 300D wagon took a real hit yesterday. My wife's first comment was that had she been in anything else she might have been hurt. Susan was driving about 35mph when a woman in a 2007 (yes, 2007) Lexus pulled across the road; never saw my wife until they collided. Susan tried to turn into a parking lot driveway so the left front corner took the hit but the other car was moving hard enough to twist the front end of our car. The front passenger side door opens but with slight resistance; oil started running out but not before she cut the car off. I'm assuming it was the oil cooler. The other driver took responsibility for the incident. We want to get the car fixed. Any where I can post some pictures? We want to have it repaired jf we can. This really puts a kink in our summer plans. One of our children is getting married in three weeks and moving to Texas. My wife needs a wagon to do all the wedding stuff as well as get our daughter's house ready to sell - all that 80 to 100 miles away from where we live. We were also planning to take the wagon to Oshkosh in July. Richard Murdoch 82 240D 82 300TDt (maybe) 83 300D parts car 79 240D waiting for transplant ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: List wisdom re: Sub tranny flush
Did the ATF change on the e300d sunday and it came out as clean as the day it went in. I think I had the shop change the fluid in Charleston in 2004 after about 9k on the original filter/ M1 transition from whatever lived in there before. What came out had 20k on it, so I am thinking that I just change fluid and filters at the same time and no intervening fluid change. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 08:04 AM, Levi Smith wrote: To the best of my knowledge, changing fliud by hand is only going to change about half the fluid (what's in the pan), unless there's a drain on the torque converter. So besides not getting nice clean fluid through the cavities, you'll probably never get all the burned stuff out. (though after a few changes, one would think you might be up to a decent percentage)... Levi On 6/1/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Took my 2000 Suburban 102k miles in the other day for a recall fix (fuel sender wires or something), they did a general inspection (to get me to OK them having at it $$$, no doubt). One of the points was that it needed a tranny flush (burned fluid). Reasonable enough I suppose, though I did change the tranny fluid a year and half ago or so. I know that does not get the TC fluid out, which continues to be old stuff. There was a bit of discussion on this flush technique a few weeks ago, sounds like an OK procedure. I am wondering though, how the tranny is set up -- does TC fluid actually mix with the pan fluid in some fashion while operating? Is draining/refilling a time or two a close enough approach to cleaning out the TC? Tranny fluid is cheap enough compared to the flush cost ($50), seems like it might do pretty close if just cleaning the fluid is the main benefit. Thoughts? --R ___ 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] ODO REPAIR
> Just saved this one: > http://www.odometergears.com/ > BillR They provide parts, but don't do repairs. > There's 2 big time speedo shops for German cars are: > > North Hollywood Speedometer (did all my 911 gauges) > www.nhspeedometer.com > > Palo Alto Speedometer > www.paspeedo.com > > Both have been around for a long time and have excellent references Don't forget http://www.speedometer.com/ Craig
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
Gig Harbor is out of the way and a PITA with the bridge. Go where the money lives. Most of the bioD folks are lazy and travel only a few miles. On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 05:18 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I suppose I'll have my choice of Gig Harbor, Roy, or Kent --- places where we have relatives. I'd say Kent. It's centrally located. Gig Harbor is a real pain to get to from the Seattle area because of traffic backups on SR-16. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Memorial Day CL in Seattle
I guess this will not help http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/166297181.html On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 02:32 PM, Sunil Hari wrote: i'm kind of hankering for a stick shift 123 or 115 car. help? On 5/31/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gump will not sell. I just can not part with her yet. She is my own little Pygmalion. She will never be a #2, but getting her closer to #3 would be fine. Someday I hope to drag the Frankenheap into single-digit condition! -- Jim ___ 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 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Another thing I recommend doing is replacing the plastic throttle linkage sockets with the old-style metal ones. The plastic ones are prone to breaking and when they do, you'll be stranded with a car that just idles. -Aaron
Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5
Larry: I think manifold gasket, crossover pipe gasket, fuel line clips and five new GP's are the most important Rusty sourced items to get. I've never put anything between the manifold and head except a dry gasket, and I've never had any problems. Again - you might check what type of tops the manifold bolts have. Mine has those star shaped indents (I think they are called "torx" or something like that). And the cross over on my 606 requies allen keys to remove. You'll need "sockets" for those types of bolts to use your torque wrench. Good luck, Ned Kleinhenz
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
Is this the article? http://www.cardomain.com/features/turbo914 On 6/1/06, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Check out the latest edition (by now, maybe the previous edition) of Subie magazine. It has a feature on a guy who stuck a Subaru boxer engine into a 914, and IIRC (can't find the damn mag, just now) he made it 4x4 into the bargain. Mac -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
Check out the latest edition (by now, maybe the previous edition) of Subie magazine. It has a feature on a guy who stuck a Subaru boxer engine into a 914, and IIRC (can't find the damn mag, just now) he made it 4x4 into the bargain. Mac on 6/1/06 9:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > <> blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make >> a good platform for a 4x4>> > > Excellent. How about mounting the body on the chassis of maybe an old V1 > Bronco using Gorilla glue? 914 has a flat bottom, after all. And the Bronco > body > comes off easily. Too easily. > > BTW, where in Seattle is a PnP? I went to the PnP website and they don't show > one in the state. > > 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
Re: [MBZ] 914 4X4
< blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make > a good platform for a 4x4>> Excellent. How about mounting the body on the chassis of maybe an old V1 Bronco using Gorilla glue? 914 has a flat bottom, after all. And the Bronco body comes off easily. Too easily. BTW, where in Seattle is a PnP? I went to the PnP website and they don't show one in the state. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Trans flushing
Ah, those servos for the ACC. Very pricey, the extended warrenty is the way to go (did I remember several hundred dollars EACH?). PBCU is something like 2 grand, too. Peter
Re: [MBZ] 82 300TDt -wrecked
Joe Knight wrote this back in April. His approach paid off. "Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should be asking for beyond direct expenses and compensation for loss of use? I think it's probably a little late to bring a chiropractor into the picture. ;( More history, to which there is a bit of a point if you'll bear with me. Accident, for which the other driver was clearly responsible, happened Feb 16. Took 'em quite a spell to come up with any sort of admission of liability, which came in the form of an offer to settle and total the car accompanied by a check for $3800 & change. While I was psyching myself up for going toe to toe with them in a legal arena someone suggested I get the wagon appraised. So, not alltogether optimistically, I did a little surfing for auto appraisers and came up with a website for the Auto Appraisal Group, nationwide outfit, that for the nominal sum of $25 does a thing called a Value Range Report/survey/whatever. So thinking only that this might give me a clue as to whether it might be worth my while to spend significantly more for a full blown appraisal, I filled out the online form and authorized the $25 and a couple of hours later I had by email evidence that my wagon should appraise somewhere between $9500 & $13500. Couldn't foresee any problem with passing this little gem on to Farmers, whose agent had previously suggested I buy my own appraisal, so I did. Right away, I got a call from them and suddenly they wanted to buy an appraisal. Few days later the appraiser came out and I supplied her with the comps I'd been collecting and the Value Range thingy from AAG and let her do her thing. Next morning came another call from Farmers informing me they'd decided to fix the wagon after all when the appraisal came in at $11500. Today's call pretty much set that in stone so far as I can tell. The appraised value was arrived at by averaging the listed prices for which 3 'comparable' vehicles were being offered. The nice appraiser used two of the comps I'd supplied her, after verifying them I later learned, and another kind of lowball example, no doubt a rustbelt beater.Could have been a bit higher but was more than sufficient to the purpose. Warmed the cockles of my wee heart that Farmers got to pay $372 for the appraisal only to find they were going to have to put out what will no doubt turn out to be more than double their original settlement offer. So the moral to this story is to keep in mind the potential power of an independent appraisal should any of you find yourself in a similar situation and are sure that your local market will support a much higher assigned value to your ride than what resulted from an insurance company's internally generated valuation. I suppose that even if you have to spring for the appraisal youself and it turns out to support your position you should be able to include that in the costs for which you are due restitution. Reminds me, I need to include that $25 in my expenses resulting from this fiasco. :) joe" A follow-up from Joe: Actually, Loren, it was the 'dood from California's' sales records that provided me with 2 of the comp's my appraisal was based on. He's also doing the repairs, including an upgrade to the late production hood/grill & headlights. I'm just now getting off an email to Speed to see if I can pick up a pair of '94-'95 lenses to go into euro headlight housings I've got - fortunately I have a spare to replace the one that got mangled. There was also a recent sale on ebay that somebody with the handle of farmerandy, from up Washington way, snagged for a buy-it-now price of $13.9K; I'm a bit miffed that the adjuster didn't factor that one into my appraisal, but no matter. joe
Re: [MBZ] trans flush?
<<,I would suggest that you consider doing the flush yourself. If you disconnect the tranny cooler lines you should be able to attach hoses onto them. Put the suction side in the container of new fluid and the pressure side into a container to catch the old stuff. Start her up and pump about 10 gallons through and you should have got out pretty well all of the old stuff. Wastes a bit of fluid but should be cheaper than having the flush done at the dealer.>> And I would suggest that you do not try this. Was it on this list or one of the other two where someone attempted to disconnect these lines for some reason and damaged the fittings which resulted in buying replacement lines? Further, just how much does ten gallons of ATF cost? If this were the lifetime (now 39K miles) fluid, ten gallons at dealer retail would cost $592.40. ATF at WalMart would be less, admittedly. My own car was in for some warranty repair yesterday and today and I directed the dealer to change the trans fluid and filter, knowing that only four of the eight quart capacity could be changed because the torque converter has no drain plug. Of course, I could have put the thing up on stands in my garage and pulled the pan to get at the filter. And then measure what I got out so as to replace just the right amount since there is no built-in dipstick. And although I could probably use the "shop tool" calibrated dipstick I sometimes (rarely) use to dip the engine oil, I could not interpret the numbers anyway without a printout from the MBUSA tech website for my trans. And then clean up the mess and me. So, four quarts of fluid (of the eight quart capacity) plus the filter and gasket was $241.17 of which $147.20 was labor. I could have had the trans flushed which would have cleaned out the torque converter but would have cost another $150 or so. I declined. Replaced today was the modern equivalent of the vacuum element on a heater door someplace, a stepper motor. Found by stored error code. And the panel for the HVAC system since one of the temp adjustment buttons was getting sticky. All covered under the extended factory warranty I purchased in 2001. And even though the free loaner car with service ended at the four year point, they rented me a car anyway. A Cobalt, not nearly as bad as I expected and better than the Corolla rental I had six months ago. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Trans flushing
<<,I would suggest that you consider doing the flush yourself. If you disconnect the tranny cooler lines you should be able to attach hoses onto them. Put the suction side in the container of new fluid and the pressure side into a container to catch the old stuff. Start her up and pump about 10 gallons through and you should have got out pretty well all of the old stuff. Wastes a bit of fluid but should be cheaper than having the flush done at the dealer.>> And I would suggest that you do not try this. Was it on this list or one of the other two where someone attempted to disconnect these lines for some reason and damaged the fittings which resulted in buying replacement lines? Further, just how much does ten gallons of ATF cost? If this were the lifetime (now 39K miles) fluid, ten gallons at dealer retail would cost $592.40. ATF at WalMart would be less, admittedly. My own car was in for some warranty repair yesterday and today and I directed the dealer to change the trans fluid and filter, knowing that only four of the eight quart capacity could be changed because the torque converter has no drain plug. Of course, I could have put the thing up on stands in my garage and pulled the pan to get at the filter. And then measure what I got out so as to replace just the right amount since there is no built-in dipstick. And although I could probably use the "shop tool" calibrated dipstick I sometimes (rarely) use to dip the engine oil, I could not interpret the numbers anyway without a printout from the MBUSA tech website for my trans. And then clean up the mess and me. So, four quarts of fluid (of the eight quart capacity) plus the filter and gasket was $241.17 of which $147.20 was labor. Replaced today was the modern equivalent of the vacuum element on a heater door someplace, a stepper motor. Found by stored error code. And the panelo for the HVAC system since one of the temp adjustment buttons was getting sticky. All covered under the extended factory warranty I purchased in 2001. And even though the free loaner car with service ended at the four year point, they rented me a car anyway. A Cobalt, not nearly as bad as I expected and better than a
Re: [MBZ] ODO REPAIR
There's 2 big time speedo shops for German cars are:
North Hollywood Speedometer (did all my 911 gauges)
www.nhspeedometer.com
Palo Alto Speedometer
www.paspeedo.com
Both have been around for a long time and have excellent references -
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
- Original Message -
From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ODO REPAIR
Anybody know name/address of speedometer repair shop?
Can't do it myself.
Wilton
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