Re: [MBZ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
All the local autotrader magazine ads also go on autotrader.com now. Been that way for a while so you get a wide exposure nationwide. Still, there are certain vehicles which do better on ebay. Ralph Morton wrote: I'm not sure I agree with Mitch's comments - here's why: eBay gives you coverage and exposure to an overwhelmingly large audience, making it far easier to find a potential buyer. Contrast this with the days of "Auto Trader" (sorry, Kleb!) and other local types of classified selling. Certainly, as with any venue like this, it's always "buyer beware," even more so due to the fact that the seller and buyer are rarely withing reasonable distances. Even taking this into consideration, anyone who buys a used car without a PPI is out of their mind, or is otherwise willing to accept whatever faults or flaws come their way. I have purchased a number of cars on eBay, and using the practices above, never felt I got ripped off or that the car was misrepresented. As for feedback, it's a very powerful tool, and should be used carefully. That being said, like any rating system, you have to look at it wholistically, not just as a raw number. If I see someone doesn't have 100% feedback, I go and look at their history. In many cases, it's because they screwed up early in the game (as many budding eBay'ers do) and either burned soeone unintentionally or pissed off a seasoned buyer/seller who took out their wrath on a newbie. However, if I see someone who has 1000 feedbacks with a 98% rating, I will usually pass. Their history usually reveals their lack of business ethics. You gotta look at the big picture... and when dealing with folks on eBay, make it clear that they should contact you with ANY problems or concerns before posting feedback. That's the way it should be. RM ___ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
they are pretty much the same. Zoltan Finks wrote: Yes, I do understand that these checks only go so far. In fact I don't think they're worth the money. But, I think that they may help in some instances? For instance if the Carfax comes back on the car I'm currently seriously considering buying, and it says it's been in an accident or something, that may push me over the edge in terms of my doubts as to whether it may have been quickly and cheaply spiffied up by one of these foreigner car-flipping rings. The question is, more specificly, how does Autocheck compare to Carfax? Brian -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
I have renewed mine. Zoltan Finks wrote: Does ebay's "Autocheck" car history report service do as much for the buyer as does Carfax? Anybody used Autocheck before? It is quite a bit less expensive than Carfax, so I'm considering coughing up for it. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Carfax request
Report Run Date: 06/04/2007 Vehicle Description: WDBCA25DXLA519684 TitleCheck: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Problem Check: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer Check: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Information: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Full History: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History VIN: WDBCA25DXLA519684 Year: 1990 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300SEL Style/Body: Sedan 4D Engine: 3.0L I6 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SEL (WDBCA25DXLA519684) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found AbandonedNo Abandoned Record Reported to AutoCheck DamagedNo Damaged Record Reported to AutoCheck Fire DamageNo Fire Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Grey MarketNo Grey Market Record Reported to AutoCheck Hail DamageNo Hail Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Insurance LossNo Insurance Loss Record Reported to AutoCheck JunkNo Junk Record Reported to AutoCheck Rebuilt/RebuildableNo Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Reported to AutoCheck SalvageNo Salvage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SEL (WDBCA25DXLA519684) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test VehicleNo NHTSA Crash Test Record Reported to AutoCheck Frame DamageNo Frame Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Major Damage IncidentNo Major Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Manufacturer Buyback/LemonNo Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer ProblemNo Odometer Problem Record Reported to AutoCheck RecycledNo Recycled Record Reported to AutoCheck Salvage AuctionNo Salvage Auction Record Reported to AutoCheck Water DamageNo Water Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SEL (WDBCA25DXLA519684) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We calculate odometer rollbacks by using AutoCheck business rules to determine reported odometer readings are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. AutoCheck's business rules have been created and refined to help identify potential rollbacks from the reported odometer readings. Not all odometer readings are used to determine rollbacks. Report Date: 06/04/2007 Date Reported Odometer Reading 09/20/1993 381 03/13/1997 65,000 11/09/1998 67,290 01/08/2003 75,709 01/22/2003 75,785 06/30/2006 126,923 Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Information Found! AutoCheck found additional information on this vehicle. These records will provide you with more past history for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SEL (WDBCA25DXLA519684). Problems Checked Results Found Accident DataNo Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected TitleNo Corrected Title Record Reported to AutoCheck Driver EducationNo Driver Education Record Reported to AutoCheck Duplicate TitleDuplicate Title Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Emission/Safety InspectionEmission/Safety Inspection Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Fire Damage IncidentNo Fire Damage Incident Record Reported to AutoCheck LeaseNo Lease Record Reported to AutoCheck LienLien Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Livery UseNo Livery Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Government UseNo Government Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Police UseNo Police Use Record Reported to AutoCheck FleetNo Fleet Record Reported to AutoCheck Fleet and/or RentalNo Fleet and/or Rental Record Reported to AutoCheck RentalNo Rental Record Reported to AutoCheck Fleet and/or LeaseNo Fleet and/or Lease Record Reported to AutoCheck RepossessedNo Repossessed Record Reported to AutoCheck Storm Area Registration/TitleNo Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi UseNo Taxi Use Record Reported to AutoCheck TheftNo Theft Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full H
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Kaleb, You must be shopping a different market than I am or maybe I'm just a more critical shopper. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 6:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax I dont really agree with that. There are not near than many 10 year old turd cars, although there are lots. Tom Hargrave wrote: > How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not > been turds? > > In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are > turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? > > Also, I have a 1959 220S for sale locally & I refuse to list it on eBay. > Why? Because I'm a eBay reseller (http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales) > and I don't want to deal with the 100's of questions that the listing will > generate. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Heya
If you want to sell something you can post it. If you need used parts, see the link at the bottom of each message. I have plenty of those available. John W. Reames III wrote: I don't rmemeber what the policy is on "classifieds", but I have a need for the "U" shaped tube that goes between the air cleaner and the turbo on a 617a engine (this one lives in a 1985 123.133) I believe that mine had the clamp severly overtorques prior to my ownership, as the air cleaner end has its size slightly reduced; it does not go on very well at all, and when it does, the donut (even a brand new one!) is pushed down inside the tube. How much would one of these things be worth? Thanks -j. 1985 300d "Gerta" 1999 E300Dt "Hans" 1999 E300Dt "Frantz" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
well we used it at the RustyQ, then when we got back home all the sudden it wouldnt boot. The DVD drive stopped reading disks all the sudden for the PO and we just never replaced it. So using the restore cd to restore it wouldnt work without the drive. I hooked the external up but it was set to read the disk in its own drive so even though it sould boot from the external, it wouldnt do the restore. Ended up taking the drive out of the other laptop and fitting it to the Toshiba. Got it restored but its doing something wierd. It supposedly restored it to new configuration. I noticed when you opened some windows to change settings, it would be a WIDE window that you drag over and it never seems to end. Also, no text shows up in the windows. So like if you open a box to change something, none of the text shows up on the buttons or tabs. Its the strangest thing I have ever seen. OK Don wrote: And now it won't boot On 6/4/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I didnt buy it, but thats how much it cost new a couple of years ago. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
I dont really agree with that. There are not near than many 10 year old turd cars, although there are lots. Tom Hargrave wrote: How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not been turds? In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? Also, I have a 1959 220S for sale locally & I refuse to list it on eBay. Why? Because I'm a eBay reseller (http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales) and I don't want to deal with the 100's of questions that the listing will generate. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
I'm not sure I agree with Mitch's comments - here's why: eBay gives you coverage and exposure to an overwhelmingly large audience, making it far easier to find a potential buyer. Contrast this with the days of "Auto Trader" (sorry, Kleb!) and other local types of classified selling. Certainly, as with any venue like this, it's always "buyer beware," even more so due to the fact that the seller and buyer are rarely withing reasonable distances. Even taking this into consideration, anyone who buys a used car without a PPI is out of their mind, or is otherwise willing to accept whatever faults or flaws come their way. I have purchased a number of cars on eBay, and using the practices above, never felt I got ripped off or that the car was misrepresented. As for feedback, it's a very powerful tool, and should be used carefully. That being said, like any rating system, you have to look at it wholistically, not just as a raw number. If I see someone doesn't have 100% feedback, I go and look at their history. In many cases, it's because they screwed up early in the game (as many budding eBay'ers do) and either burned soeone unintentionally or pissed off a seasoned buyer/seller who took out their wrath on a newbie. However, if I see someone who has 1000 feedbacks with a 98% rating, I will usually pass. Their history usually reveals their lack of business ethics. You gotta look at the big picture... and when dealing with folks on eBay, make it clear that they should contact you with ANY problems or concerns before posting feedback. That's the way it should be. RM ___ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
Closed position is set at the motor in the trunk. The usual problem with these is broken lift angles, which are more trouble. Peter
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
i have a pos sony laptop that has never given me a bit of trouble, but it's still no pismo On 6/4/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: HA, remember, computers loose their value FASTER than automobiles. Try $2,000. I thought it was that POS Sony you have... -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my > other laptop and was able to get it to work > > Luther wrote: >> I'll give you $50 for it >> > > -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: OT, boot from external drive
i'd get a pismo if i were you On 6/3/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: this is a PC John M McIntosh wrote: > If this is a Mac, you need a firewire connected external drive in > order to boot from it. > > I recall that includes firewire based iPods btw. > > There is debate that you can boot from a USB drive for a subset of > apple machines. > Thus try it, it can only work, or not... > > http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20061017084322177 > > > On Jun 3, 2007, at 10:08 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop wrote: > >> Got a laptop that will not boot, needs OS reinstalled. The internal >> removable CD/DVD drive will not read a disk. Can I hook an >> external cd >> drive up via USB and it will boot from that to reinstall? >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- > > === > John M. McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd. http://www.smalltalkconsulting.com > > === > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
It seems than at Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:26:46 -0500, Loren wrote: > The only laptop I am aware of > that might be worth that kind of jack [$4500] is a toughbook for a military > contract. Who says that a Toughbook is only good for military contract?! Mine is a light-duty Toughbook, so it's not worth that much - but it's still a Toughbook! For others who "want in", stop by http://www.bobjohnson.com for good deals on used portable computers. -- Philip
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
Allan, The key word here is "SHOULD".!... As the old saying goes, "shoulda, coulda, woulda don't count" Take care Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:12 PM, Allan Streib wrote: If the car was in an accident, the police accident report should eventually show up on CarFax, right? Regardless of whether insurance got involved? "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: I don't trust either because they only report what was reported to them. I know of several local cars that would have been totaled, one a very expensive BMW, had they been processed through an insurance claim. But since the parents of the teenage drivers chose to take on the repair cost themselves to keep the accedents off the kids records, the work will never appear on CarFax or Autocheck report. The same goes for any rust & corrosion repair. Tom www.kegkits.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
Unfortunately, the modern era of the computer makes inventory "right" even when it is wrong. People don't look any more. They just scan the code and assume all is well. I tried my darnedest (sp??) a few years back to get a part for the carb in my old Chevy truck through the dealer. They really tried for me but the general concensus was that the bin at the warehouse was labelled incorrectly. We ordered the same piece multiple times and kept getting the same incorrect part. The parts man sent them a note with the order asking them to verify that the part was the one we were asking for and not the part we kept getting but it did not seem possible to get the warehouse to look or understand. I finally bought a rebuilt carb to solve my problem as I could not find the right one in the junk yards. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 10:50 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair On 6/3/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > one of the "springs" MB sent > me (via Rusty) was a rubber bumper! Part# looked right, and the > description was "spring" but it was a rubber bumper about 3/4 inch > dia in the bag. I've never known MB's warehouse people to put the wrong thing in the bag (yet), but other mail-order parts places certainly have. Once I ordered a window switch from Performance Products (before I learned about Rusty) and got a Porsche seat-heater switch. Alex Chamberlain ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
Allan Streib wrote: > > If the car was in an accident, the police accident report should > eventually show up on CarFax, right? Regardless of whether insurance > got involved? Depends on whether they log it by VIN.
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
If the car was in an accident, the police accident report should eventually show up on CarFax, right? Regardless of whether insurance got involved? "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I don't trust either because they only report what was reported to them. > > I know of several local cars that would have been totaled, one a > very expensive BMW, had they been processed through an insurance > claim. But since the parents of the teenage drivers chose to take on > the repair cost themselves to keep the accedents off the kids > records, the work will never appear on CarFax or Autocheck report. > > The same goes for any rust & corrosion repair. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
Yes, I do understand that these checks only go so far. In fact I don't think they're worth the money. But, I think that they may help in some instances? For instance if the Carfax comes back on the car I'm currently seriously considering buying, and it says it's been in an accident or something, that may push me over the edge in terms of my doubts as to whether it may have been quickly and cheaply spiffied up by one of these foreigner car-flipping rings. The question is, more specificly, how does Autocheck compare to Carfax? Brian On 6/4/07, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't trust either because they only report what was reported to them. I know of several local cars that would have been totaled, one a very expensive BMW, had they been processed through an insurance claim. But since the parents of the teenage drivers chose to take on the repair cost themselves to keep the accedents off the kids records, the work will never appear on CarFax or Autocheck report. The same goes for any rust & corrosion repair. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 06/04/07 01:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Does ebay's "Autocheck" car history report service do as much for the buyer as does Carfax? Anybody used Autocheck before? It is quite a bit less expensive than Carfax, so I'm considering coughing up for it. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
I don't trust either because they only report what was reported to them. I know of several local cars that would have been totaled, one a very expensive BMW, had they been processed through an insurance claim. But since the parents of the teenage drivers chose to take on the repair cost themselves to keep the accedents off the kids records, the work will never appear on CarFax or Autocheck report. The same goes for any rust & corrosion repair. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 06/04/07 01:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Does ebay's "Autocheck" car history report service do as much for the buyer as does Carfax? Anybody used Autocheck before? It is quite a bit less expensive than Carfax, so I'm considering coughing up for it. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A/C compressor failure modes (was: Time to replace A/C compressor)
On Jun 4, 2007, at 11:44 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: So did the compressor maybe just blow a seal or something like that? Is A/C oil in an R12 system generally thin and clear when it leaks out of the compressor? Well when my r134a system's compressor seal failed in my 300TE and it dumped oil on the ground it was very light viscosity, clear and didn't smell. John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 192k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac)
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Is Autocheck as good as Carfax
Does ebay's "Autocheck" car history report service do as much for the buyer as does Carfax? Anybody used Autocheck before? It is quite a bit less expensive than Carfax, so I'm considering coughing up for it. Brian
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
For what it's worth, I had the MB dealer near the Twin Cities sell me the wrong tumbler. Guy just did not understand what I needed. He was new, and I certainly understand that, but he had not received proper guidance, supervision and training. Brian On 6/4/07, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Mon, 4 Jun 2007, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On 6/3/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never known MB's warehouse people to put the wrong thing in the > bag (yet), but other mail-order parts places certainly have. Once I > ordered a window switch from Performance Products (before I learned > about Rusty) and got a Porsche seat-heater switch. I can attest to the wrong parts being shipped; I had a door replaced due to rust-through. The dealership ordered the door (PN 210 xxx ), and received a box that bore the proper part number, but inside was a door PN 202 xxx . The dealership immediately re-ordered the door, and a day later, got an identical door; 202 in a 210 box. The dealership then ordered ANOTHER door and specified that it be from a different PDC and that it be shipped via overnight. A week later, they get a slightly bigger box, this time with a proper 210 door in it, via Watkins freight. Yes, I called MBUSA customer care, and they politely assured me that all they could do was apologize for the inconvenience. I got the distinct sense that they really wanted me to go piss up a rope. Yes, this is Diamler-Chrysler we are dealing with, folks! I am hoping the divorce will lead to a return to Mercedes standards of quality and service. -j. -- 1985 300D "Gerta" 1999 E300Dt "Hans" 1999 E300Dt "Frantz" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: CD Changer
You asked:<< add a aux input port to your radio make more $ sense? >>> Perhaps. But the primary purpose of the changer is to allow my wife to listen to audiobooks while driving back and forth to work. I would not want her trying to manipulate a MP3 player while driving - finding the chapter she paused, starting a new chapter, making sure the battery is charged, etc. With a CD Changer the changer can be loaded with a complete unabridged book to keep her usy for a week of commutes. Thx for the suggestion though. We have a MP3 player we use when there's more than one person in the car Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "John M McIntosh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 12:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: CD Changer Ah, wouldn't a iPod/MP3 player and RF transmitter, or having becker add a aux input port to your radio make more $ sense? I'm sure my son's ipod has at least the 83 odd CDs of material on it when he ripped every CD in the house a couple of years ago, and my wife snapped up that livingroom storage space and said CDs went to the basement. On Jun 3, 2007, at 5:45 AM, LarryT wrote: Howdy -- Has anyone managed to install an Alpine changer in a 91-94 W124 with a Becker component system? Anybody? ;-) John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/829 - Release Date: 6/2/2007 5:26 PM
[MBZ] A/C compressor failure modes (was: Time to replace A/C compressor)
On 6/1/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Recently, I noticed a pool of clear oil in the drip pan underneath the car in the vicinity of the A/C compressor. I presume this is refrigerant oil and that the seals on the compressor are now shot. I also presume I'll need to replace the compressor when I try to get the system running again. Reading this made a light come on in my head. This weekend I was under my Isuzu looking for the source of an oil leak which I thought was coming from the valve cover above the A/C compressor (this is a longitudinal V6 and the compressor mounts about halfway down the block). The main symptom besides the puddle under the car is oil all over the compressor. But I couldn't find any sign of engine oil leakage where I was expecting to see it. So did the compressor maybe just blow a seal or something like that? Is A/C oil in an R12 system generally thin and clear when it leaks out of the compressor? (My previous experience with A/C leaks has involved only blown hoses and failed fittings.) Does it have a distinct smell? (This doesn't smell like much of anything.) The A/C did quit working a few weeks back, and it'd be nice to satisfy Occam's razor with one explanation for both phenomena (failed A/C and the oil puddle). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicken Boat
about 3 gallons of Jill's Custom Injector Cleaner (3/4 gasoline, 1/4 diesel) into the truck's gas tank. I know she'll never be able to live that one down. BTW, how's the CW running these days? Kevin in Hillsboro, (soon to be moving to Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] brake anti-squeal paste
Is this anything like the sunroof lube in that it is quasi-magical and has no equivalent in the 3rd party market? I recently updated the brakes on my 300D (new calipers and pads all around, new rotors in front) but did not use the MB anti-squeal paste. Lo and behold, my brakes are now squealing quite annoyingly. Can I get something locally that will address the issue, or do I need to use the genuine MB paste? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
Loren Faeth wrote: that's right, it was Dave, not Joe that did the writeup on the old mbz list And Dave M CERTAINLY qualifies as an ADVANCED DIYer. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
On Jun 4, 2007, at 8:49 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: I've never known MB's warehouse people to put the wrong thing in the bag (yet), but other mail-order parts places certainly have. Mmm two weeks back the canadian parts warehouse guys stuck TWO fan resistor assemblies for my w140 in the bag. When they gave me the bag (& bill) at the parts counter I was tempted, it is a $400+ part, however I did say mmm I don't really need two, just ordered one you know. Then a week later my cabin filter order came back with not one filter but 10, for that I got a deal on the other 9, life time supply... John 1983 300TDt 382k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 195k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 192k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac)
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
On Mon, 4 Jun 2007, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 6/3/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've never known MB's warehouse people to put the wrong thing in the bag (yet), but other mail-order parts places certainly have. Once I ordered a window switch from Performance Products (before I learned about Rusty) and got a Porsche seat-heater switch. I can attest to the wrong parts being shipped; I had a door replaced due to rust-through. The dealership ordered the door (PN 210 xxx ), and received a box that bore the proper part number, but inside was a door PN 202 xxx . The dealership immediately re-ordered the door, and a day later, got an identical door; 202 in a 210 box. The dealership then ordered ANOTHER door and specified that it be from a different PDC and that it be shipped via overnight. A week later, they get a slightly bigger box, this time with a proper 210 door in it, via Watkins freight. Yes, I called MBUSA customer care, and they politely assured me that all they could do was apologize for the inconvenience. I got the distinct sense that they really wanted me to go piss up a rope. Yes, this is Diamler-Chrysler we are dealing with, folks! I am hoping the divorce will lead to a return to Mercedes standards of quality and service. -j. -- 1985 300D "Gerta" 1999 E300Dt "Hans" 1999 E300Dt "Frantz"
[MBZ] 603 VCV swap cures hard shifting
I had a satisfying car-repair weekend. As long as I've had my 300D it's shifted hard, especially at light throttle. Downshifts were especially bad: the typical suburban driving maneuver of rolling up to a red light at 5 mph, then accelerating as it turns green to 30 mph or so, was accompanied by a soundtrack of WHAM from the rear end on the 2-1 downshift and smaller bangs on the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Shifting into reverse at idle produced a cringeworthy CLUNK that made me envision gear-teeth inside the differential snapping off like icicles on a sunny day. I'd assumed that the tranny was just old, and that changing the fluid frequently would be the only thing that would help it until such time as it failed completely and would be replaced or rebuilt. (And Mobil 1 did seem to help a little.) Then I read some posts on the mbshop.com forums about vacuum control adjustments, and decided to test the vacuum control valve (the trapezoidal metal unit on the side of the injection pump) and vacuum modulator (the blue plastic flying saucer on the fender near the glow plug relay). Lo and behold, the VCV was passing zero vacuum to the modulator at all times (spec is 14 in. or so at idle, ranging more or less linearly down to 0 at full throttle). I swapped the VCV out with a new one, and adjusted it to spec---a trivial job as long as you pull the washer reservoir first. The hardest part was waiting for the seal underneath to come in the mail (not Rusty's fault---apparently it came by rowboat from Germany). I also changed out the O-ring on the shutoff lever, which was oozing oil, while I was there. That, too, was easy, except when I had to deal with the accursed C-clip holding the lever on the shaft. (What do the M-B engineers have against ordinary snap rings, the kind with two little holes for your snap-ring pliers so they don't get away from you? I know now that special tools exist to deal with C-clips, but I didn't have them this weekend when it mattered.) The difference was night and day! I went on a long errand immediately after, mostly about 100 miles of highway driving. Shifts were properly firm when accelerating on on-ramps (but not tooth-jarring), and almost imperceptibly gentle at low speeds and light throttle. Best of all, no more CLUNK on the shift into reverse---I had to look down at the lever to verify that I hadn't just missed the notch and gone from D into P or N. Victory (as it so often is) was short-lived. At some point during the trip I sprung a major vacuum leak---the center air vent snapped shut and now doesn't open regardless of ACC setting, and all shifts went back to the previous state of CLUNKiness regardless of throttle position. A quick look under the hood didn't show any obvious disconnections or other open points in the "circuit," so I imagine I stressed one or more of the lines and cracked it/them while manhandling things to get the old parts out and new ones in. At least I can be pretty sure that this new problem is upstream from the VCV and tranny modulator, right? The vacuum lines to the EGR and the other emissions control nonsense down by the air filter are already blocked (how did THAT happen???) so that narrows it down too. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
all you need is gleitpase and the cable. about $80 or 90 from rusty. Tell him what you need, he will look up the numbers. the cable he sent me is what is described as the old style in Dave's photos. I had to pry the attachment clip off the old cable and squeeze it back on the new (old style) cable. The other place where i departed from Dave's writeup and the book procedure, is that I unbolted the 2 front guides and then was able to wiggle the lid out without removing the screws from the rails. With the lid out, it is easy enough to remove the rails for reinstallation. Before I put the roof back in, I put the front guides in the roof, and lined them up with the marks from the bolt heads to get the guides in the same position. With a NFG cable, this made the disassembly much easier. The cable on mine had a loop above the guide. I was afraid to move it back anymore for fear I could not get it back forward to get the lid off. Pulling the old cable out was not too tough on mine. Getting the new cable in was a bit of a trick. it seemed to catch or hang up at various spots. Changing the cable is not too bad. Once you have done it, you will be able to do it much faster the next time. At 09:57 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: Dave M. has a write-up about DIY 124 sunroof repair on Rusty's forum. http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=656 http://www.124performance.com/images/W124_sunroof/ I desperately need to open mine up and at least R&R the NFG cable. Loren, if you have the time, could you post a list of part #s and prices for all the items required to do a proper service? TIA Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicken Boat
Jim Cathey wrote: > > I must be crazy: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/boat.html You must be to mention "Jill's Custom Diesel Injector Cleaner" on your web site. Upholstery expense seems excessive for an 18 footer, how much of that is the convertible top? I'd be tempted to scrub and vinyl paint as much of the upholstery as I could salvage.
Re: [MBZ] tilt sunroof repair
Yeah, I knew it was one of you wizards Thanks Joe. Guess maybe I shoulda bought the alignment tool. At 10:27 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: I may have posted a relevant link to Spud's website, Loren, but I've not yet gone there myself. Try this: http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_sunroof/ -joe ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
On 6/3/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: one of the "springs" MB sent me (via Rusty) was a rubber bumper! Part# looked right, and the description was "spring" but it was a rubber bumper about 3/4 inch dia in the bag. I've never known MB's warehouse people to put the wrong thing in the bag (yet), but other mail-order parts places certainly have. Once I ordered a window switch from Performance Products (before I learned about Rusty) and got a Porsche seat-heater switch. Alex Chamberlain
[MBZ] Carfax request
If anyone unlimited access to car fax, could run these two vins: WDBCA25DXLA519684 WDBEA92E8SF308810 The first one is my car. I thought I should have a full car fax for any potential buyer. The second one is a 1995 Wagon I am looking at. Thanks in advance! Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale) http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344
[MBZ] OT: Chicken Boat
I must be crazy: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/boat.html -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] tilt sunroof repair
I may have posted a relevant link to Spud's website, Loren, but I've not yet gone there myself. Try this: http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_sunroof/ -joe
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
that's right, it was Dave, not Joe that did the writeup on the old mbz list At 09:57 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: Dave M. has a write-up about DIY 124 sunroof repair on Rusty's forum. http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=656 http://www.124performance.com/images/W124_sunroof/ I desperately need to open mine up and at least R&R the NFG cable. Loren, if you have the time, could you post a list of part #s and prices for all the items required to do a proper service? TIA Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] High mile car article.
there is not much I can't do, but stuff I won't do or have not had time to mess with. For those things I use Import Auto Repair in Ames. For body work, Shaeffer's Auto Body in Ames. At 08:51 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: >-- >From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] High mile car article. > >Well, my SDL made it into the article, but they didn't even put a >picture of it in. No other MB content, unfortunately. I told the >reporter that Diesels and MB Diesels in particular were preferred by >high mileage drivers. Oh well, ... It is the NY times And >for them writing about IA, AL and KY means the unwashed hicks > >http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/automobiles/03MILES.html?ex=11815 34400&en=beb466a72983f185&ei=5070&emc=eta1 >>Loren Faeth >Proud to be a "hick" who will never set foot in NYC >-- If there is work on your car that you can't do, were do you take it to get worked on in your area? Roger _ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park&cp=33.832922~-117.915659&style=r&lvl=13&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=1118863&encType=1&FORM=MGAC01 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tilt sunroof repair
Dave M. has a write-up about DIY 124 sunroof repair on Rusty's forum. http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=656 http://www.124performance.com/images/W124_sunroof/ I desperately need to open mine up and at least R&R the NFG cable. Loren, if you have the time, could you post a list of part #s and prices for all the items required to do a proper service? TIA Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar
[MBZ] columbus CL 300CE
http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/344413890.html No affiliation, association, etc. -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi - for sale [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] Heya
I don't rmemeber what the policy is on "classifieds", but I have a need for the "U" shaped tube that goes between the air cleaner and the turbo on a 617a engine (this one lives in a 1985 123.133) I believe that mine had the clamp severly overtorques prior to my ownership, as the air cleaner end has its size slightly reduced; it does not go on very well at all, and when it does, the donut (even a brand new one!) is pushed down inside the tube. How much would one of these things be worth? Thanks -j. 1985 300d "Gerta" 1999 E300Dt "Hans" 1999 E300Dt "Frantz"
Re: [MBZ] Carfax
Delivery Date 11 April 1988 on EPC Peter -Original Message- From: Roger Conlon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 June 2007 04:34 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Carfax Does anybody have a account they could check a VIN for me please! 1988 420selWDBCA35D3JA407506 _ Don't miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] tilt sunroof repair
Herr Doktor, I'm honored that you think I am more than a mere mortal, but, I am a mere mortal. I've forgotten so much stuff about MBs because many things I do only once or twice. I make lots of mistakes and I ask lots of dumb questions about these newer cars, because I am still learning about 124s and 126s and even some 123 stuff. (yes these are all newer models to me) And they break less often than the 110/111s At 08:28 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: An advanced DIYer (you and Joe ARE that) can do it and often make only a few or no mistakes the first time. Mere mortals are MUCH more likely to turn a small problem into a BIG problem. Marshall Loren Faeth wrote: > Herr Doktor Booth! > > Now you tell me ordinary mortals can't work on a tilt sunroof! I > just took a 124 roof all apart, replaced the cable and explored how > it all was put together. While I was in there, I touched up the > paint around the hole in the roof where it looked like someone had > pried the roof up with screwdrivers. I had a little trouble getting > the headliner panel back in place on the lift sliders, but the second > try, I got both sides. It took a couple of tries loosening and > tightening the nuts that hold the lid to the tilt-frame to get it to > open and close right. When it is put down from the tilt-up position, > it goes past level if you hold the switch down. I have just learned > to hold the switch down until it is closed, but no more. I tried to > figger out an adjustment for that, but never did. At least I can > close it now during a rainstorm! The forward-back operations of the > switch work fine. While I had the headliner panel out, I cleaned it > also, because it had a lot of fingerprints on it. > > I guess I am lucky i never tried to read the sunroof stuff on the > CD. Since I never worked on a sunroof before, I was not too sure > about tackling this one. I guess I'd call myself an advanced DIY, > since I have done a few engines and a trans and most other stuff on > older cars. I did not quite figure out how the lift slides were > removed and replaced if they were broken. I tried to figure out how > to change the springs on the wind deflector, but gave up after a > while, because I was running out of time. > > Joe, have you ever done that job? I got the trim strip off the > front, but didn't figure out the secret of getting the wind deflector > out enough to change the springs. and one of the "springs" MB sent > me (via Rusty) was a rubber bumper! Part# looked right, and the > description was "spring" but it was a rubber bumper about 3/4 inch > dia in the bag. I got it apart enough to determine the spring they > sent, was ok anyway. > > Someone on the list wrote about changing the slides with the beefier > new ones. Was it Joe Knight? So, I figured I could probably figure > out how to replace the cable, and clean and lube the sunroof at least. > > Loren > Lotsa Benzes > > > At 10:13 AM 6/3/2007, you wrote: >> The old sliding roof was well within the ability of the average DIYer to >> maintain. It takes a VERY advanced DIYer or very knowledgeable pro to >> maintain the tilt roof. Most people will NOT succeed by reading the >> manual and tacking most problems with the tilt roof. >> >> Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] High mile car article.
-- From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] High mile car article. Well, my SDL made it into the article, but they didn't even put a picture of it in. No other MB content, unfortunately. I told the reporter that Diesels and MB Diesels in particular were preferred by high mileage drivers. Oh well, ... It is the NY times And for them writing about IA, AL and KY means the unwashed hicks http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/automobiles/03MILES.html?ex=1181534400&en=beb466a72983f185&ei=5070&emc=eta1 Loren Faeth Proud to be a "hick" who will never set foot in NYC -- If there is work on your car that you can't do, were do you take it to get worked on in your area? Roger _ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park&cp=33.832922~-117.915659&style=r&lvl=13&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=1118863&encType=1&FORM=MGAC01
Re: [MBZ] tilt sunroof repair
An advanced DIYer (you and Joe ARE that) can do it and often make only a few or no mistakes the first time. Mere mortals are MUCH more likely to turn a small problem into a BIG problem. Marshall Loren Faeth wrote: Herr Doktor Booth! Now you tell me ordinary mortals can't work on a tilt sunroof! I just took a 124 roof all apart, replaced the cable and explored how it all was put together. While I was in there, I touched up the paint around the hole in the roof where it looked like someone had pried the roof up with screwdrivers. I had a little trouble getting the headliner panel back in place on the lift sliders, but the second try, I got both sides. It took a couple of tries loosening and tightening the nuts that hold the lid to the tilt-frame to get it to open and close right. When it is put down from the tilt-up position, it goes past level if you hold the switch down. I have just learned to hold the switch down until it is closed, but no more. I tried to figger out an adjustment for that, but never did. At least I can close it now during a rainstorm! The forward-back operations of the switch work fine. While I had the headliner panel out, I cleaned it also, because it had a lot of fingerprints on it. I guess I am lucky i never tried to read the sunroof stuff on the CD. Since I never worked on a sunroof before, I was not too sure about tackling this one. I guess I'd call myself an advanced DIY, since I have done a few engines and a trans and most other stuff on older cars. I did not quite figure out how the lift slides were removed and replaced if they were broken. I tried to figure out how to change the springs on the wind deflector, but gave up after a while, because I was running out of time. Joe, have you ever done that job? I got the trim strip off the front, but didn't figure out the secret of getting the wind deflector out enough to change the springs. and one of the "springs" MB sent me (via Rusty) was a rubber bumper! Part# looked right, and the description was "spring" but it was a rubber bumper about 3/4 inch dia in the bag. I got it apart enough to determine the spring they sent, was ok anyway. Someone on the list wrote about changing the slides with the beefier new ones. Was it Joe Knight? So, I figured I could probably figure out how to replace the cable, and clean and lube the sunroof at least. Loren Lotsa Benzes At 10:13 AM 6/3/2007, you wrote: The old sliding roof was well within the ability of the average DIYer to maintain. It takes a VERY advanced DIYer or very knowledgeable pro to maintain the tilt roof. Most people will NOT succeed by reading the manual and tacking most problems with the tilt roof. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Mike, Their eBay store format leaves much to be desired. They need a shopping cart & the freight calculator does a terrible job of combining freight. The web hosting package that eBay has been pushing, the one where you have your own name, shopping cart, etc., etc. is way over priced at $100's / per store front. You can find companies that will host a Miva Merchant site for less than $60.00 / month. Miva Merchant is the solution I use & you can find my site here: http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=W Even with my complaints, I believe that eBay is the greatest market place in the world. And even though I have my own web store, I plan to continue listing my products on eBay. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Canfield Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 7:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax Agreed there Tom..Cars, and motor vehicles of any sort are more of a pain in the tush to deal with for the seller than they are worth on E-bay. Little stuff, parts and the like, while not quite ridiculously easy, is a breeze in comparison. How do you like the store format? I am ashamed to say I am not even close to organized enough to maintain a large inventory of things so I stick with the auction format. List it as I get it and go from there. Mike - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax > How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not > been turds? > > In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are > turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? > > Also, I have a 1959 220S for sale locally & I refuse to list it on eBay. > Why? Because I'm a eBay reseller > (http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales) > and I don't want to deal with the 100's of questions that the listing will > generate. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:38 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax > > That's logical, but: > > I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages > to > keep things relatively honest. > > I have wanted to ask this list this question, but I think the list may be > getting burnt out on ebay talk for a while. Anyway: > The feedback system: Can any registered user provide feedback on a sale, > no > matter how new the feedback providing user is? If so, feedback is a > fearful > thing indeed, and this is as it should be (save for abuse). If every ebay > user is allowed to provide feedback and all feedback is taken equally > seriously, then the seller is compelled to provide good products and > services for fear of a tarnished reputation. > > The only scenario I can think of that would circumvent the power of > negative > feedback is that of a seller constantly re-registering under a new > identity. > Though this would be flawed in that if this was done, feedback would start > at zero again for the "new" seller. > > So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, > then > I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am > considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. > > Brian > > Mitch wrote: > > There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. > 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles > away. > 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. > > Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROT
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Agreed there Tom..Cars, and motor vehicles of any sort are more of a pain in the tush to deal with for the seller than they are worth on E-bay. Little stuff, parts and the like, while not quite ridiculously easy, is a breeze in comparison. How do you like the store format? I am ashamed to say I am not even close to organized enough to maintain a large inventory of things so I stick with the auction format. List it as I get it and go from there. Mike - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not been turds? In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? Also, I have a 1959 220S for sale locally & I refuse to list it on eBay. Why? Because I'm a eBay reseller (http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales) and I don't want to deal with the 100's of questions that the listing will generate. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax That's logical, but: I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages to keep things relatively honest. I have wanted to ask this list this question, but I think the list may be getting burnt out on ebay talk for a while. Anyway: The feedback system: Can any registered user provide feedback on a sale, no matter how new the feedback providing user is? If so, feedback is a fearful thing indeed, and this is as it should be (save for abuse). If every ebay user is allowed to provide feedback and all feedback is taken equally seriously, then the seller is compelled to provide good products and services for fear of a tarnished reputation. The only scenario I can think of that would circumvent the power of negative feedback is that of a seller constantly re-registering under a new identity. Though this would be flawed in that if this was done, feedback would start at zero again for the "new" seller. So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, then I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. Brian Mitch wrote: There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles away. 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] keyless entry
Now that I have all four door locks working I want to do that with my '81 300SD. What unit did you use? Any tips? For anything earlier than mid-cycle 126's pretty much any unit will work because you're putting a standard type of electric lock driver in the one door. For the newer design where you can unlock everything from any door you can get away with a considerably easier and less expensive installation, but the choice of unit becomes more important. (You need the 2.5 second lock output.) There are no mechanical components required. For obvious reasons I look for the units where you can run more than one car from the same fob. I've used the Audiovox APS-45 and APS-25CH units myself. They can run three cars. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
And now it won't boot On 6/4/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I didnt buy it, but thats how much it cost new a couple of years ago. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." -James Madison '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] High mile car article.
Congratulations, Loren. Mine falls into the same catagory as Tom's - but I'm working to catch up! On 6/3/07, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Makes my 300SDL a youngster with only 300,000 miles on the clock. Thanks, Tom Hargrave -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." -James Madison '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not > been turds? > > In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are > turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? Good point. Ron Dwelle looked at a local 190D a couple years ago. Can't remember if it was 5sp or turbo, but it had one of those uncommon features. IIRC, the sellers were firm at 5k, Ron offered them 3k, I figured it would be worth 3k AFTER everything was fixed. Body, interior, drivetrain were good, everything that didn't make the car unuseable was ignored when it broke (A/C, climate control, cruise control, struts...). Definitely a turd by $5,000 car standards. I found it in my local paper, about 30 miles from me, 60 miles from Ron. The difference is that Ron could invest an afternoon in checking it out before obligating himself. When the car is a five hour drive (or worse) away, it's easy to look at jpegs and overbid. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Bondo Leeryiness
I agree with Tom that a repair, if done right, is nothing to be concerned about. I bought my 300SD from a seller who disclosed that the car had been in a minor accident and repaired before he owned it. The repair was extremely well done. The only reason I even know it has been repaired, other than the disclosure, is that the body shop repainted the bumpers, mirrors, and bodyside moldings at the same time, and looking very carefully, I can see some stone chips on the original finish underneath. This explains why my 25 year old, 291k mile car looks virtually new--much better than it would have without this mid-life refreshening. I think they also completely buffed out the paint on the whole car when they blended in the old repair. It's truly stunning. Everything fits as original, no repair-caused rust or squeaks. Dan
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
How many 10 year old or older local Mercedes have you looked at have not been turds? In my opinion, 90% of all vehicles over 10 years old that are for sale are turds, so why would what's being sold on eBay be any different? Also, I have a 1959 220S for sale locally & I refuse to list it on eBay. Why? Because I'm a eBay reseller (http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales) and I don't want to deal with the 100's of questions that the listing will generate. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax That's logical, but: I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages to keep things relatively honest. I have wanted to ask this list this question, but I think the list may be getting burnt out on ebay talk for a while. Anyway: The feedback system: Can any registered user provide feedback on a sale, no matter how new the feedback providing user is? If so, feedback is a fearful thing indeed, and this is as it should be (save for abuse). If every ebay user is allowed to provide feedback and all feedback is taken equally seriously, then the seller is compelled to provide good products and services for fear of a tarnished reputation. The only scenario I can think of that would circumvent the power of negative feedback is that of a seller constantly re-registering under a new identity. Though this would be flawed in that if this was done, feedback would start at zero again for the "new" seller. So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, then I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. Brian Mitch wrote: There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles away. 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
I didnt buy it, but thats how much it cost new a couple of years ago. Loren Faeth wrote: a $4500 toshiba is like a $100,000 chevrolet. no way is it worth that much You must have been on crack!` For a grand, the Macbook makes a very speedy Winders laptop. And they are light and very portable. Besides that you can dual boot into OSX. Last year when they were new, they were as fast or faster than any other Windows laptop. If you want to spend $2500, the Macbook pro also does all the above. The only laptop I am aware of that might be worth that kind of jack is a toughbook for a military contract. At 11:23 PM 6/3/2007, you wrote: Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: I'll give you $50 for it -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
I also have that one. Luther wrote: HA, remember, computers loose their value FASTER than automobiles. Try $2,000. I thought it was that POS Sony you have... -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Why are posts marked spam?
Read messages marked ADMIN, this was posted yesterday Loren Faeth wrote: Oh Listmeister? Is there a reason? Playing with spamassasin, perhaps? I was in the home of the REAL SPAM today! The Hawaiian delicacy/staple. Loko Moko please? Austin, MN Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Zoltan Finks wrote: > > I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages to > keep things relatively honest. > > So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, then > I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am > considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. I bought two mbz that I found on eBay. I feel both sellers were honest, but in both cases, the car looked better in pics than in person, and in a few minutes, I discovered flaws that would have made me lower my price if I hadn't already stuck my neck out. In both cases, the car was privately owned, and the seller had attempted to sell locally but failed. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Brian - The only time I have been scammed on eBay was because I was in a hurry and did not actually read the feedback on a low feedback seller [about 10 of them, 100% positive, all saying about the same thing in about the same style; this was several years ago]. The seller must have had another account or a friend put in all positive feedback, and as soon as my payment cleared they closed that account on eBay and Papal. I still don't read much feedback on a multi-hundred feedback seller with a good rating, but I do on anyone with a low number of feedbacks or a less than 99% rating. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax That's logical, but: I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages to keep things relatively honest. I have wanted to ask this list this question, but I think the list may be getting burnt out on ebay talk for a while. Anyway: The feedback system: Can any registered user provide feedback on a sale, no matter how new the feedback providing user is? If so, feedback is a fearful thing indeed, and this is as it should be (save for abuse). If every ebay user is allowed to provide feedback and all feedback is taken equally seriously, then the seller is compelled to provide good products and services for fear of a tarnished reputation. The only scenario I can think of that would circumvent the power of negative feedback is that of a seller constantly re-registering under a new identity. Though this would be flawed in that if this was done, feedback would start at zero again for the "new" seller. So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, then I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. Brian Mitch wrote: There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles away. 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
That's logical, but: I have been clinging to the hope that the feedback system in ebay manages to keep things relatively honest. I have wanted to ask this list this question, but I think the list may be getting burnt out on ebay talk for a while. Anyway: The feedback system: Can any registered user provide feedback on a sale, no matter how new the feedback providing user is? If so, feedback is a fearful thing indeed, and this is as it should be (save for abuse). If every ebay user is allowed to provide feedback and all feedback is taken equally seriously, then the seller is compelled to provide good products and services for fear of a tarnished reputation. The only scenario I can think of that would circumvent the power of negative feedback is that of a seller constantly re-registering under a new identity. Though this would be flawed in that if this was done, feedback would start at zero again for the "new" seller. So for a high percentage of vehicles that are sold on ebay to be turds, then I wonder how the system works? I am asking honestly, because I am considering ebay as a source for vehicle purchase. Brian Mitch wrote: There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles away. 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] keyless entry
Andy - Now that I have all four door locks working I want to do that with my '81 300SD. What unit did you use? Any tips? Thanks - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 290k miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Cunningham Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another 190D Have Questions Before Buy I added keyless entry to an 83 300SD. I put a solenoid in the door to raise and lower the driver's side lock as if someone in the car were doing it. This then contacts the switch in the door (in the same manner as if someone unlocked the doors) and the trunk pump kicks on and does the other doors, trunk, tank. Andy
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Zoltan Finks wrote: > > Good point. The bondo that showed up on this (it turns out) nasty car was > cracking. And the bent rear link along with the munched wheel told me it > went for at least one wild ride. Crooked seller who gets Benzes and spiffys > them up and sells them. There seem to be a few of these operations out in > CA. There are two reasons to sell a car on fleabay. 1. It's so special that buyers will flock to it from thousands of miles away. 2. Nobody who sees it firsthand will buy it. Guess which category 90% of the cars fall into? Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Why are posts marked spam?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5627694446211716271 ---Robert Loren Faeth wrote: Oh Listmeister? Is there a reason? Playing with spamassasin, perhaps? I was in the home of the REAL SPAM today! The Hawaiian delicacy/staple. Loko Moko please? Austin, MN Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] reliability
> <> I know what you meant, even though you got it backwards. Backwards? Moi? To paraphrase, "If I avoided buying unbreakable things" I would be buying breakable things. :-) -- Jim
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: high mileage cars
So many wonderful "tips." I got one. Try not to run into solid objects so as to avoid wrinkling the fenders. RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [MBZ] reliability
> < exactly would you have?>> > > <> > I know what you meant, even though you got it backwards. RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
And for $4500, it better have a 3 year warranty, not this pidly 1 year feces. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: a $4500 toshiba is like a $100,000 chevrolet. no way is it worth that much You must have been on crack!` For a grand, the Macbook makes a very speedy Winders laptop. And they are light and very portable. Besides that you can dual boot into OSX. Last year when they were new, they were as fast or faster than any other Windows laptop. If you want to spend $2500, the Macbook pro also does all the above. The only laptop I am aware of that might be worth that kind of jack is a toughbook for a military contract. At 11:23 PM 6/3/2007, you wrote: Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: > I'll give you $50 for it >
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
a $4500 toshiba is like a $100,000 chevrolet. no way is it worth that much You must have been on crack!` For a grand, the Macbook makes a very speedy Winders laptop. And they are light and very portable. Besides that you can dual boot into OSX. Last year when they were new, they were as fast or faster than any other Windows laptop. If you want to spend $2500, the Macbook pro also does all the above. The only laptop I am aware of that might be worth that kind of jack is a toughbook for a military contract. At 11:23 PM 6/3/2007, you wrote: Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: > I'll give you $50 for it > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] tilt sunroof repair
Herr Doktor Booth! Now you tell me ordinary mortals can't work on a tilt sunroof! I just took a 124 roof all apart, replaced the cable and explored how it all was put together. While I was in there, I touched up the paint around the hole in the roof where it looked like someone had pried the roof up with screwdrivers. I had a little trouble getting the headliner panel back in place on the lift sliders, but the second try, I got both sides. It took a couple of tries loosening and tightening the nuts that hold the lid to the tilt-frame to get it to open and close right. When it is put down from the tilt-up position, it goes past level if you hold the switch down. I have just learned to hold the switch down until it is closed, but no more. I tried to figger out an adjustment for that, but never did. At least I can close it now during a rainstorm! The forward-back operations of the switch work fine. While I had the headliner panel out, I cleaned it also, because it had a lot of fingerprints on it. I guess I am lucky i never tried to read the sunroof stuff on the CD. Since I never worked on a sunroof before, I was not too sure about tackling this one. I guess I'd call myself an advanced DIY, since I have done a few engines and a trans and most other stuff on older cars. I did not quite figure out how the lift slides were removed and replaced if they were broken. I tried to figure out how to change the springs on the wind deflector, but gave up after a while, because I was running out of time. Joe, have you ever done that job? I got the trim strip off the front, but didn't figure out the secret of getting the wind deflector out enough to change the springs. and one of the "springs" MB sent me (via Rusty) was a rubber bumper! Part# looked right, and the description was "spring" but it was a rubber bumper about 3/4 inch dia in the bag. I got it apart enough to determine the spring they sent, was ok anyway. Someone on the list wrote about changing the slides with the beefier new ones. Was it Joe Knight? So, I figured I could probably figure out how to replace the cable, and clean and lube the sunroof at least. Loren Lotsa Benzes At 10:13 AM 6/3/2007, you wrote: The old sliding roof was well within the ability of the average DIYer to maintain. It takes a VERY advanced DIYer or very knowledgeable pro to maintain the tilt roof. Most people will NOT succeed by reading the manual and tacking most problems with the tilt roof. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
It seems than at Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:58:12 -0500, Kaleb wrote: > The bios has option for external devices, I assume that will work. Hope > so, just bought an external drive and I am cheap, so I dont like to > spend money if I dont have to. Cheaper than an external drive is an adapter to turn any IDE drive into a USB drive. http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=MCMProducts&category%5Fname=3830309&product%5Fid=83%2D11137 or if that one is too long, here is the same link "tinyed" http://tinyurl.com/35xrs3 -- Philip
Re: [MBZ] Why are posts marked spam?
Loren, I just posted an allusion to the home of SPAM a little while ago. Are you still in the Austin area? You ought to stop by my house if you are - we are just around an hour away from there. Let me know. Brian On 6/3/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Listmeister? Is there a reason? Playing with spamassasin, perhaps? I was in the home of the REAL SPAM today! The Hawaiian delicacy/staple. Loko Moko please? Austin, MN Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
HA, remember, computers loose their value FASTER than automobiles. Try $2,000. I thought it was that POS Sony you have... -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: I'll give you $50 for it --
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
Depends on the BIOS. Give it a try. go into the bios and see what's on the boot order list. Dells have an F-key you can press on startup, f-12 I think, that will take you to a boot options menu. Have your usb drive plugged in before the boot. At 11:22 PM 6/3/2007, you wrote: Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Got a laptop that will not boot, needs OS reinstalled. The internal > removable CD/DVD drive will not read a disk. Can I hook an external cd > drive up via USB and it will boot from that to reinstall? > Loren Faeth
[MBZ] Why are posts marked spam?
Oh Listmeister? Is there a reason? Playing with spamassasin, perhaps? I was in the home of the REAL SPAM today! The Hawaiian delicacy/staple. Loko Moko please? Austin, MN Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
OK, $55.00? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 11:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: > I'll give you $50 for it > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Brian, Cracking bondo is a sure sign that it was applied too thick. Looks like a quick bondo job instead of a proper panel repair with a bondo finish. By the way, there are crooked sellers here in Alabama too. I'll look at many Mercedes before buying one. I looked at & walked away from a E320 today. The right rear fender just was not right. The gap between the deck lid & the fender was not even - the fender edge was slightly lower than the deck lid edge towards the back but the gap between the back door & fender were right. It's been hit on that side & not properly straightened out. My 300SDL has been hit at the right rear corner, hard enough to have been totaled & then rebuilt. I bought the car with a salvaged title but I also know what was done to the car & I have no problem with the repair. The car was only totaled because of its value at the time. If it had been a newer Mercedes, the insurance company would have paid for the repair. My point is that totaling a car is a insurance company financial decision, not a safety decision. A newer Mercedes with a residual value of $40,000 can easily undergo $25,000 or more in repairs without being totaled and that amount of money represents some pretty serious repair work. But they won't fix and 80's model 4 door Mercedes with $2,000 worth of damage because the damage exceeds 70% of the car's book value. A parking lot light pole can do $2,000 worth of damage to a Mercedes. In other words, you need to consider the age & value of the car during any repairs listed on a CarFax report. And just like my 300SDL, you need to look at the work done on a salvaged vehicle before running away. Some are great deals. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 11:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax Good point. The bondo that showed up on this (it turns out) nasty car was cracking. And the bent rear link along with the munched wheel told me it went for at least one wild ride. Crooked seller who gets Benzes and spiffys them up and sells them. There seem to be a few of these operations out in CA. Brian On 6/3/07, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Brian, > > Bondo is not necessarily a bad thing, it's a necessary finish coat before > painting any body work. And that's the key, it should just be a finish > coat, > no more than 1/8" thick in the thickest places. Bondo is applied after the > panel is hammered out to near perfect. > > Can you see where the bondo has been applied or is the one doing the > inspection just pointing it out to you? A proper repair job should only > be > noticeable to someone who's been in the body repair business. Considering > the fact that this 190 or any Mercedes from the 80's has been on the road > a > while (20+ years???), I'd be surprised to not find bondo any at all. > > Bondo is evil when used to repair rust damage. The issue is not the bondo, > which is usually applied way too thick in this case, but the active > corrosion that will continue to consume the car. Unfortunately, rust > repair > will not appear in any Carfax report - it's not the results of an > accident. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks > Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:12 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax > > Guys, the recent experience with having a 190 inspected pre-purchase left > me > surprised and a bit shocked. There was bondo in places, though the picture > over the internet did not reveal it (I mean you could see it with naked > eye). On this car, it turned out there was a bent rear link too, etc. > > This was the first time I had run into bondo on a Benz, and now I am > thinking about it as I consider another 190 to buy. I guess I don't know > what question to ask the list, since there is now answer that could be > given. > > But maybe someone would be willing to run a Carfax on the VIN so we could > find out if there are any accidents listed? > It's: > WDBDB26D5HF335151 > > Thanks in advance. > Brian > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new pa
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
Its a $4500 Toshiba, I think not. I ended up taking the drive out of my other laptop and was able to get it to work Luther wrote: I'll give you $50 for it -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, boot from external drive
I'll give you $50 for it -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Got a laptop that will not boot, needs OS reinstalled. The internal removable CD/DVD drive will not read a disk. Can I hook an external cd drive up via USB and it will boot from that to reinstall?
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] High mile car article.
Makes my 300SDL a youngster with only 300,000 miles on the clock. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 10:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] [ SPAM ] High mile car article. Well, my SDL made it into the article, but they didn't even put a picture of it in. No other MB content, unfortunately. I told the reporter that Diesels and MB Diesels in particular were preferred by high mileage drivers. Oh well, ... It is the NY times And for them writing about IA, AL and KY means the unwashed hicks http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/automobiles/03MILES.html?ex=1181534400&en= beb466a72983f185&ei=5070&emc=eta1 Loren Faeth Proud to be a "hick" who will never set foot in NYC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Good point. The bondo that showed up on this (it turns out) nasty car was cracking. And the bent rear link along with the munched wheel told me it went for at least one wild ride. Crooked seller who gets Benzes and spiffys them up and sells them. There seem to be a few of these operations out in CA. Brian On 6/3/07, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian, Bondo is not necessarily a bad thing, it's a necessary finish coat before painting any body work. And that's the key, it should just be a finish coat, no more than 1/8" thick in the thickest places. Bondo is applied after the panel is hammered out to near perfect. Can you see where the bondo has been applied or is the one doing the inspection just pointing it out to you? A proper repair job should only be noticeable to someone who's been in the body repair business. Considering the fact that this 190 or any Mercedes from the 80's has been on the road a while (20+ years???), I'd be surprised to not find bondo any at all. Bondo is evil when used to repair rust damage. The issue is not the bondo, which is usually applied way too thick in this case, but the active corrosion that will continue to consume the car. Unfortunately, rust repair will not appear in any Carfax report - it's not the results of an accident. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax Guys, the recent experience with having a 190 inspected pre-purchase left me surprised and a bit shocked. There was bondo in places, though the picture over the internet did not reveal it (I mean you could see it with naked eye). On this car, it turned out there was a bent rear link too, etc. This was the first time I had run into bondo on a Benz, and now I am thinking about it as I consider another 190 to buy. I guess I don't know what question to ask the list, since there is now answer that could be given. But maybe someone would be willing to run a Carfax on the VIN so we could find out if there are any accidents listed? It's: WDBDB26D5HF335151 Thanks in advance. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Re: Crack 87 190D on ebay
GROSS Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 8:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [ SPAM ] Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Crack 87 190D on ebay All this talk about Spam has made me hungry... Bob R - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 2:56 PM Subject: [ SPAM ] Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Crack 87 190D on ebay > you mean you dont like spam? > > Marshall Booth wrote: >> I ain't sending SPAM! >> >> Marshall > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, > 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, > 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 > http://www.okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] High mile car article.
Well, my SDL made it into the article, but they didn't even put a picture of it in. No other MB content, unfortunately. I told the reporter that Diesels and MB Diesels in particular were preferred by high mileage drivers. Oh well, ... It is the NY times And for them writing about IA, AL and KY means the unwashed hicks http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/automobiles/03MILES.html?ex=1181534400&en=beb466a72983f185&ei=5070&emc=eta1 Loren Faeth Proud to be a "hick" who will never set foot in NYC
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Re: '82, huh.
Yeah but did they sell any in 82? It wasn't until late in 82 that they introduced the baby Benz. When you say introduced in 84 do you mean in the US? - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:35 AM Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: '82, huh. Hendrik Riessen wrote: 82 was the year the 201 was introduced, wether any where sold I don't know but some where made in 82. The '85 Tech. Data Manual shows 201 production commenced in 1982. It provided a prototype for the 124. The 201 was not introduced until 1984. Marshall --
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: Looking for a car
Craig, I found this on our local Craig's list-no pun intended. http://providence.craigslist.org/car/343891989.html Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:27 PM To: mercedes Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] Looking for a car Having bought a rototiller to till our yard, my wife said she had traded a car of her own for a rototiller. So, I think I'd better start looking for a car. My choices would be: - 1992 300D/2.5 - 1987 300SDL - 1985 300SD - 1987 190D - 195x 180D or 190D ponton Any suggestion on where to look? Any leads? Thanks, Craig Los Alamos, NM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: oooo it might break
Well, so what? If you avoided buying things that never went wrong, what exactly would you have? A machine that is much more likely to break, of course! That is one big reason why one might surf the trailing edge, so to speak. Let others run the gauntlet, and we learn from them. -- Jim
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Brian, Bondo is not necessarily a bad thing, it's a necessary finish coat before painting any body work. And that's the key, it should just be a finish coat, no more than 1/8" thick in the thickest places. Bondo is applied after the panel is hammered out to near perfect. Can you see where the bondo has been applied or is the one doing the inspection just pointing it out to you? A proper repair job should only be noticeable to someone who's been in the body repair business. Considering the fact that this 190 or any Mercedes from the 80's has been on the road a while (20+ years???), I'd be surprised to not find bondo any at all. Bondo is evil when used to repair rust damage. The issue is not the bondo, which is usually applied way too thick in this case, but the active corrosion that will continue to consume the car. Unfortunately, rust repair will not appear in any Carfax report - it's not the results of an accident. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 9:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [ SPAM ] [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax Guys, the recent experience with having a 190 inspected pre-purchase left me surprised and a bit shocked. There was bondo in places, though the picture over the internet did not reveal it (I mean you could see it with naked eye). On this car, it turned out there was a bent rear link too, etc. This was the first time I had run into bondo on a Benz, and now I am thinking about it as I consider another 190 to buy. I guess I don't know what question to ask the list, since there is now answer that could be given. But maybe someone would be willing to run a Carfax on the VIN so we could find out if there are any accidents listed? It's: WDBDB26D5HF335151 Thanks in advance. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Carfax
Does anybody have a account they could check a VIN for me please! 1988 420selWDBCA35D3JA407506 _ Dont miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Bondo leariness and Carfax
Guys, the recent experience with having a 190 inspected pre-purchase left me surprised and a bit shocked. There was bondo in places, though the picture over the internet did not reveal it (I mean you could see it with naked eye). On this car, it turned out there was a bent rear link too, etc. This was the first time I had run into bondo on a Benz, and now I am thinking about it as I consider another 190 to buy. I guess I don't know what question to ask the list, since there is now answer that could be given. But maybe someone would be willing to run a Carfax on the VIN so we could find out if there are any accidents listed? It's: WDBDB26D5HF335151 Thanks in advance. Brian
Re: [MBZ] Another 190D Have Questions Before Buy
I added keyless entry to an 83 300SD. I put a solenoid in the door to raise and lower the driver's side lock as if someone in the car were doing it. This then contacts the switch in the door (in the same manner as if someone unlocked the doors) and the trunk pump kicks on and does the other doors, trunk, tank. Andy On 5/28/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The guy claims to have installed a keyless entry (remote) system. I > guess I > didn't know that these cars (1987) had electric locks. If not > electric, how > could a keyless entry be used? It's easy. Everything since the 123 has had electric pumps on the vacuum/pressure locks. Installation of keyless on them is nearly trivial. See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/JSL2keyless.html (For a 201 it'd all be under the back seat, but otherwise the same.) > The car reportedly has almost 250k mi. on it. Am I stupid for looking > into > this car with this many miles? No. Just check it out. Chain and flex disk replacement are _good_ signs. Condition, condition, condition. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: 201 CIS
I wouldn't call it an advantage, trying to keep a CIS motor in tune without a CO meter is a major pain in the bottom. The CIS/E is better in every way apart from being more complex but it is this complexity that makes it more efficient. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:22 AM Subject: [ SPAM ] Re: [MBZ] 201 CIS <> An advantage since the idle mixture could be adjusted. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Crack 87 190D on ebay
spam and pineapple, MMM Bob Rentfro wrote: All this talk about Spam has made me hungry... Bob R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
