Re: [MBZ] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
Oh you are a vulture Kevin, just waiting for me to drop dead and then swoop in and snatch Gump and Cleo. I wouldn't worry too much. I've seen a few '72 220D's on this side of the Columbia, most would be considered project cars. There's a guy who has a '72 220D for sale, one of three Mercedes Diesels along with a '75 240D and an '80 300sD. He got them all as a package deal cleaning out a construction site. The SD started after being "Jumpered" (his words not mine), but the other two just turned over. I have a hunch that the W115's would have lit off too if he had known about the pullstart knob. I'm hoping for the best as I'm going to look at the 220D tomorrow if it's still available. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
> I am looking at a w113 (yeah, sure) or a w107. The 107 will get the > Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616 This one? http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/379797980.html -- 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
Re: [MBZ] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
On 7/26/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The 107 will get the > Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616 Is that really possible without major modifications? I've heard conflicting things about the hood clearance on 107s, and the 617 is taller than any gas motor. Or maybe it was the reason they never put the 603 in the 126 coupe? Either way, I'd sure like to have an SDC (SDLC?). 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
I think it may be a turn over issue with the former owners having hit their spending limit for updating the older diesels and getting out from under them with intent to upgrade to a next gen diesel (ie, 115 to 126/124). Either that or just no more auto ownership and looking at the flexcar thing. clay On 26 Jul 2007, at 18:07, Jim Cathey wrote: >> All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed >> really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time >> burp, or >> a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for >> our >> beloved old steeds? > > Fuel prices are depressing the gassers, perhaps the others > are just getting tarred by the same brush. > > -- 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 ___ 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] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
Oh you are a vulture Kevin, just waiting for me to drop dead and then swoop in and snatch Gump and Cleo. Gump will be the learner car for my oldest in 18 months. Until then I am looking at a w113 (yeah, sure) or a w107. The 107 will get the Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616 On 26 Jul 2007, at 12:42, Kevin Kraly wrote: > Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says > e300 on > the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's. > > Yes, that's the one with the 606.912 NA engine with the variable > length > intake runners. The '95 model was a W124 (clay owns one) while the > '96 and > '97's were W210's. '98 and '99 were the same car but were turbo > Diesels. > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ 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] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
Sounds like the 603 or 606 w124. Not sure how long the tranny lasts, but my E300D is not a race car. Does go, but not like a scalded dog. clay On 26 Jul 2007, at 07:30, Levi Smith wrote: > OK, I dunno much about the Benz's other than the w123's I've been > studying > for the last couple years but this came up the other day: > > Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says > e300 on > the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's. > I've heard that: > -It's really fast with a lot of power > -gets 36mpg > -trannies are only good for about 180K miles > > Who can tell me what this beast might be and how accurate those > facts are? > That mileage seems pretty high... But then I don't know that much > about the > newer stuff... > > Levi > ___ > 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] Dogs in cars [was: Re: OT: Saab 900 Clutch]
There was a story in the morning paper about the killer cat at the old folks home. She has lived there since a kitten and now is the harbinger of death. Goes on rounds and then decides to sit with those who are going to kick the bucket. Better at predicting death than the medicos, so staff has taken to calling next of kin when kitty picks a passer. clay On 25 Jul 2007, at 19:42, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:38:03 -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> ... seizure alert dog? I recently read a story about a low sugar >> alert >> dog (for a diabetic) - amazing thing is that the dog had no >> training and >> was rescued from a local (Kansas City) shelter. > > Chris, > > Do you have a URL for that story? My wife has had seizures and we > got the > particular GSD we now have because her grandfather is an outstanding > seizure alert dog (warning typically 20 minutes before a seizure, > sometimes 45 minutes). > > My wife is also a diabetic and it would be a great help if Ori > would let > her know when her blood sugar is going down. > > > Craig > > ___ > 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] 300SD Vac Hose
> Whee is it [reservoir?] on the coupe? Dunno. On a sedan it's above the fuel tank. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:09:31 -0400 "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's about what really nice S classes of that vintage go for up here, > or less. I think that ended a little over $4000 CAN, and you can pretty > much have your pick up here for that. What about rust? Craig ___ 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] 300SD Vac Hose
Whee is it on the coupe? On 7/26/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right? > > Ummm, sure? (Not!) Test, grasshopper, and you shall know. > > > What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself? > > Nearly forever. The rubber stopper is the most fragile > part, and you can always goop it a bit if you suspect it. > > -- 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 > ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
Hee hee, guess it will do if I can't find the right 126. :-) When I was at the dealer about 2 weeks ago, they had an SL65 in for service, and an SLR. Doors still sound better on a 126. :-) Ed 300E On 26/07/07, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 > > Okay, if you missed Kaleb's 126, here's your second chance: > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/382617661.html > > Tom > > ___ > 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 Okay, if you missed Kaleb's 126, here's your second chance: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/382617661.html Tom ___ 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] 380SL ignition problem
I've been after Kaleb to ship the one he has for 2 weeks now. At 09:38 PM 7/26/2007, you wrote: >OK - since the coil is only two years old, and the ICU is 22 years >old, I'd agree that it's the most likely suspect. I'd try to find a >used one to try --- KALEB! > >"> Gimme a dissel please!" Amen! > >On 7/26/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > But what's the relationship of the ICU to the spark? the dist pickup > > goes to the ICU, not the coil. If the ICU is bad, then there is no > > spark also. The ICU that failed on the other 380SL had this > > intermittent thing, then just quit. > > > > Is there any test for the coil or for the ICU? > > > > Tonight I did the Dist pickup test, and it checks out ok, so I am > > down to either the coil, and it was new about 2 years ago, or the ICU. > > > > I know, Cathey would just take out the ICU and resolder it and voila, > > the problem is gone. I'm not set up to resolder electronics. > > > > I can put in a NAPA coil and see what happens, but I am reluctant to > > do that because of the electronics. I know on BMW R series, if you > > mess with the "Bosch balanced electrical system" you fry things and > > screw up even more things. I am thinking the ignition on this car > > may be as sensitive. Has anyone run an american box stock coil on an > > 80-somthing MB and had no problems for years? > > > > Loren > > 85 380SL, gone wonko > > et al. > > Gimme a dissel please! > > >-- >OK Don, KD5NRO >Norman, OK >"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." >-Benjamin Disraeli >'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > >___ >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
Re: [MBZ] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
Well, I wouldnt' really say I have any financial advantage, it's more picking a model and putting a percentage of its value aside for stuff you know will need attention. Many of you drive diesels, and probably paid what I did for my car, plus the money I put aside, just for the purchase. I just look at the total budget, cut it in half and start shopping with that. Up here, there are so many used mercedes, if you want one that needs a "little" work, you can get one for $1000-1500. eg, a local CL guy was asking $1500 or best offer for a second owner '83 300 TD, no winters and all original. It had 350,000 original kms on it. I know many of you say that isnt a lot, but the trans is probably near its end, and few other things. I bet you could of had that car for under $1000. I'd just want the price of a trans rebuild and a few other parts in my back pocket, just in case. :-) Lots of gasser W124 in the $1500 range too. Ed 300E On 26/07/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is where you have the financial advantage over many of us. > > On 7/26/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > and put about $4000 aside, for things I know an old car > > will need in the coming months > > > > > > -- > LT Don > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ > > Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org > ___ > 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] 380SL ignition problem
OK - since the coil is only two years old, and the ICU is 22 years old, I'd agree that it's the most likely suspect. I'd try to find a used one to try --- KALEB! "> Gimme a dissel please!" Amen! On 7/26/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But what's the relationship of the ICU to the spark? the dist pickup > goes to the ICU, not the coil. If the ICU is bad, then there is no > spark also. The ICU that failed on the other 380SL had this > intermittent thing, then just quit. > > Is there any test for the coil or for the ICU? > > Tonight I did the Dist pickup test, and it checks out ok, so I am > down to either the coil, and it was new about 2 years ago, or the ICU. > > I know, Cathey would just take out the ICU and resolder it and voila, > the problem is gone. I'm not set up to resolder electronics. > > I can put in a NAPA coil and see what happens, but I am reluctant to > do that because of the electronics. I know on BMW R series, if you > mess with the "Bosch balanced electrical system" you fry things and > screw up even more things. I am thinking the ignition on this car > may be as sensitive. Has anyone run an american box stock coil on an > 80-somthing MB and had no problems for years? > > Loren > 85 380SL, gone wonko > et al. > Gimme a dissel please! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] 380SL ignition problem
But what's the relationship of the ICU to the spark? the dist pickup goes to the ICU, not the coil. If the ICU is bad, then there is no spark also. The ICU that failed on the other 380SL had this intermittent thing, then just quit. Is there any test for the coil or for the ICU? Tonight I did the Dist pickup test, and it checks out ok, so I am down to either the coil, and it was new about 2 years ago, or the ICU. I know, Cathey would just take out the ICU and resolder it and voila, the problem is gone. I'm not set up to resolder electronics. I can put in a NAPA coil and see what happens, but I am reluctant to do that because of the electronics. I know on BMW R series, if you mess with the "Bosch balanced electrical system" you fry things and screw up even more things. I am thinking the ignition on this car may be as sensitive. Has anyone run an american box stock coil on an 80-somthing MB and had no problems for years? Loren 85 380SL, gone wonko et al. Gimme a dissel please! At 06:56 PM 7/26/2007, you wrote: >Got a little further with the problem last night. It quit here. I >went out and tried to start it, and it would not start. I took the >coil wire off the dist. cap and laid it on the cap, and told Daughter >to crank-it. Got fire and it started. Left it idle while she got >her stuff to go home, and it died. Ran the same test, and it had no >fire from the coil. > >Then I tried grounding the (--) terminal of the coil with the >ignition on. On a points ignition, that is what triggers the >spark. No spark. I am pretty sure the problem is either the ICU, >the coil or the electronic pickup in the distributor. At least with >points, this kind of thing was easy to diagnose. I'm not positive >which of the 3 components is the true culprit, or could it be a bad >crank (Rev) sensor? > >For OK Don: there is no resistor in the ignition circuit. Full 13 V >to the coil + terminal. About 10 volt on the - terminal while cranking. > > >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 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
This is where you have the financial advantage over many of us. On 7/26/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > and put about $4000 aside, for things I know an old car > will need in the coming months > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
I really love the old S Classes too, and I'm currently looking for one, but you have to remember, these are 20 year old sedans that were made in large numbers. Most have high mileage, or enough mileage that they require some mechanice attention, which will often easily cost equal to whatever you paid for the car. I think they tend to trade hands often as they get older, as they are cheap to buy, and yet, once you have a couple of bills, people figure they aren't worth the investment, so dump them. These are great cars, but even a really low mileage one will probably have 150,000 miles on it now. As you all know, there are lots and lots of parts that can and will need attention with that kind of mileage. A mechanic once gave me some good advise. When buying older high end cars, put aside 10% of the value of the car to really put them into great working order. 10% of the original price that is, not what you just paid for it. These Ss were over $100,000 new up here. These are shop prices mind you, not do it yourself prices, but you can see how it could put some off. When I got the 300E, I paid about $5000 after taxes, plates and some suspension workf and put about $4000 aside, for things I know an old car will need in the coming months or next year or two. It's still a pretty cheap ride at that price, but the thing is 20 years old, and a 20 year old car is a 20 years old car. Ed 300E On 26/07/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed > > really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time burp, or > > a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for our > > beloved old steeds? > > Fuel prices are depressing the gassers, perhaps the others > are just getting tarred by the same brush. > > -- 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 > ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
That's about what really nice S classes of that vintage go for up here, or less. I think that ended a little over $4000 CAN, and you can pretty much have your pick up here for that. Ed 300E On 26/07/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > uh yea, I love them. This damn thing sold way too cheap, this is a > really nice 420. Only reason I let it go that cheap is because Im > trying to raise cash for a real estate deal I have going. > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > >> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 > > > > Don't you just love those final hour bid retractions? > > > > ___ > > 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 > 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, > 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, > 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
Re: [MBZ] 300SD Vac Hose
> I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right? Ummm, sure? (Not!) Test, grasshopper, and you shall know. > What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself? Nearly forever. The rubber stopper is the most fragile part, and you can always goop it a bit if you suspect it. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
> All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed > really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time burp, or > a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for our > beloved old steeds? Fuel prices are depressing the gassers, perhaps the others are just getting tarred by the same brush. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] [OT] Linux drivers wanted
I have a IBM T60p and was using FC6 until one day after installing some updates gnome was gone. So I figured it was time to install FC7. I installed FC7 and nothing worked, suspend didn't work, took forever to get wireless working, etc. Finally after a week of trying to get suspend working I installed ubuntu and everything except compiz worked after install. I was impressed! For example in FC6 it took me about 2 weeks to get my HP 5si network printer to work, under Ubuntu it found the printer and installed it for me by clicking add printer. Under FC6 I had to compile my wireless driver and configure NetworkManager, while it just worked with Ubuntu. Needless to say I will not be returning to Fedora... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] Linux drivers wanted On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:25:42 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You'd hardly suspect it, based on all the OT OS talk here, but we have > a dedicated Linux list, > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com, with most of > the regulars from here who care about Linux --- This question would be > ON Topic there! > Last I heard, Ubuntu was the flavor of the week I'm still sticking with Fedora ... Craig ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time burp, or a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for our beloved old steeds? On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > uh yea, I love them. This damn thing sold way too cheap, this is a > really nice 420. Only reason I let it go that cheap is because Im > trying to raise cash for a real estate deal I have going. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] 380SL ignition problem
If you have electricity to the coil while cranking, and no spark (therefore on electricity out of the coil), I'd guess that the coil is breaking down when hot, or at least has an intermittent short or break. A "scope" on the coil to distributor wire would tell you whether it's putting out any voltage, and how much. Of course, you have to catch it "in the act" again. On 7/26/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Got a little further with the problem last night. It quit here. I > went out and tried to start it, and it would not start. I took the > coil wire off the dist. cap and laid it on the cap, and told Daughter > to crank-it. Got fire and it started. Left it idle while she got > her stuff to go home, and it died. Ran the same test, and it had no > fire from the coil. > > Then I tried grounding the (--) terminal of the coil with the > ignition on. On a points ignition, that is what triggers the > spark. No spark. I am pretty sure the problem is either the ICU, > the coil or the electronic pickup in the distributor. At least with > points, this kind of thing was easy to diagnose. I'm not positive > which of the 3 components is the true culprit, or could it be a bad > crank (Rev) sensor? > > For OK Don: there is no resistor in the ignition circuit. Full 13 V > to the coil + terminal. About 10 volt on the - terminal while cranking. > > > Loren Faeth -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] 380SL ignition problem
Got a little further with the problem last night. It quit here. I went out and tried to start it, and it would not start. I took the coil wire off the dist. cap and laid it on the cap, and told Daughter to crank-it. Got fire and it started. Left it idle while she got her stuff to go home, and it died. Ran the same test, and it had no fire from the coil. Then I tried grounding the (--) terminal of the coil with the ignition on. On a points ignition, that is what triggers the spark. No spark. I am pretty sure the problem is either the ICU, the coil or the electronic pickup in the distributor. At least with points, this kind of thing was easy to diagnose. I'm not positive which of the 3 components is the true culprit, or could it be a bad crank (Rev) sensor? For OK Don: there is no resistor in the ignition circuit. Full 13 V to the coil + terminal. About 10 volt on the - terminal while cranking. 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
uh yea, I love them. This damn thing sold way too cheap, this is a really nice 420. Only reason I let it go that cheap is because Im trying to raise cash for a real estate deal I have going. Mitch Haley wrote: > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 > > Don't you just love those final hour bid retractions? > > ___ > 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 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 Don't you just love those final hour bid retractions? ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
about 18 city, 21 highway Wonko the Sane wrote: > That gets what, about 12 mpg? > > On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 >> >> >> -- >> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >> 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, >> 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, >> 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 >> > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
That gets what, about 12 mpg? On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, > 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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] better hurry, this thing is going to end cheap!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 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] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
If it's an 87, it's a W124 300D turbo, hot car but not 36 mpg. Later 300Ds with the 2.5L turbo get milage like that. The E300 with a 605 3.0L non-turbo diesel are later (95 or so), good performance for a non-tubo and at least 36 mpg, maybe more. Some models also have a turbo, GREAT cars except for the W210 chassis... Peter ___ 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] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says e300 on the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's. Yes, that's the one with the 606.912 NA engine with the variable length intake runners. The '95 model was a W124 (clay owns one) while the '96 and '97's were W210's. '98 and '99 were the same car but were turbo Diesels. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] 300SD Vac Hose
What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself? On 7/26/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right? > > Any replacement part has a chance to be defective right out of the > box, or be flawed seriously enough to last only a short time. > > Allan > > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > ___ > 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] 300SD Vac Hose
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right? Any replacement part has a chance to be defective right out of the box, or be flawed seriously enough to last only a short time. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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] Saab 900
Yes, and my wife has never forgiven me for selling the Saab rather than fix the electrics for about 2K. Actually, if I could find a 900s convertible of that vintage, I would buy it for her. 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 Sunil Hari Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Saab 900 Totally agree with Dwight - my $700 Saab handled (gasp) nearly as well as my 300D 2.5t, maybe better b/c of the manual transmission. Go lower - If he's advertising for $500, he'll sell for $350. On 7/26/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well Curt, I would even go lower now -or try. My grandfather was a horse > trader and my brother spent years in the car business, so haggling comes > naturally to me. . Seriously though, he seems motivated. Good luck and > keep > us posted. Of all the cars I have had, I would rank my 900S na 5-speed > and > my 300D 2.5t as the two best drivers. > FWIW > Dwight > > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1979 240D-250K + miles > 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles > Wickford, RI > > So I've got an appointment to see the Saab 900 today and I notice on > Craigslist he's brought his price down to $500 OBO. > I guess Dwights $450 offer might get used. > > -Curt > > > - > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who > knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > ___ > 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 > -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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] 300SD Vac Hose [was] Re: Dogs in cars
I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right? On 7/26/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an > > 85 > > 300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door) > > have been > > replaced so it's something else pretty major... The vacuum poops out > > in > > about 10 hrs. > > My experience is that the vacuum switch in the driver's door > is the most problematic item. A brand-new one failed within > a few years on the 450 SL. > > -- 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 > ___ 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] Saab 900
Totally agree with Dwight - my $700 Saab handled (gasp) nearly as well as my 300D 2.5t, maybe better b/c of the manual transmission. Go lower - If he's advertising for $500, he'll sell for $350. On 7/26/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well Curt, I would even go lower now -or try. My grandfather was a horse > trader and my brother spent years in the car business, so haggling comes > naturally to me. . Seriously though, he seems motivated. Good luck and > keep > us posted. Of all the cars I have had, I would rank my 900S na 5-speed > and > my 300D 2.5t as the two best drivers. > FWIW > Dwight > > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1979 240D-250K + miles > 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles > Wickford, RI > > So I've got an appointment to see the Saab 900 today and I notice on > Craigslist he's brought his price down to $500 OBO. > I guess Dwights $450 offer might get used. > > -Curt > > > - > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who > knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > ___ > 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 > -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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] Dogs in cars [was: Re: OT: Saab 900 Clutch]
Imagine if that guy comes clawing at your door. Go away kitty...shooo..sh. hee hee. Ed 300E On 26/07/07, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Craig, > > The newsletter is not online, but comes from: http://www.waysidewaifs.org > > They will probably send you a copy if you call. It might have been a cat, > not a dog, hard to remember now. > > Speaking of cats. This was on front page of yahoo this morning - cat at a > nursing home that predicts death within 4 hours with almost perfect > accuracy: > > http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070725/ap_on_fe_st/death_cat > > interesting. > > Chris > > > Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:38:03 > -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann > wrote: > > > ... seizure alert dog? I recently read a story about a low sugar alert > > dog (for a diabetic) - amazing thing is that the dog had no training and > > was rescued from a local (Kansas City) shelter. > > Chris, > > Do you have a URL for that story? My wife has had seizures and we got the > particular GSD we now have because her grandfather is an outstanding > seizure alert dog (warning typically 20 minutes before a seizure, > sometimes 45 minutes). > > My wife is also a diabetic and it would be a great help if Ori would let > her know when her blood sugar is going down. > > > Craig > > ___ > 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 > > > > Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri > "Anke" (Yanke von der Burg Austerlitz), German Shepherd > "Sammy" (Zane von der Burg Austerlitz), German Shepherd > -- > "Freude an der Arbeit: Hoechste Leistung - Mercedes-Benz." > -1985 300SD, 223K miles, "Wulf" > -1982 300Dt, 118K miles, "little blue klatter box" > > - > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who > knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > ___ > 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] 300SD Vac Hose [was] Re: Dogs in cars
> While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an > 85 > 300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door) > have been > replaced so it's something else pretty major... The vacuum poops out > in > about 10 hrs. My experience is that the vacuum switch in the driver's door is the most problematic item. A brand-new one failed within a few years on the 450 SL. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Low Coolant Temperature Implications
On 7/25/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never bothered with block drains and such - there should be a large > plastic drain plug in the lower front corner of the radiator - remove that > and 99% of the coolant will rush out. > > When you remove the water pump there might be a small bit more coolant but > not much (no more than a couple of ounces) you can then remove the old > t'stat and dry the area with paper towels to get ready to install the new > pump. > > That's how I did it last year on my 91 300D 2.5T (W124) which is similar to > your engine I believe. > Larry, did you have any trouble "burping" the system to get the air bubbles out? I seem to recall someone saying that could be hard on a 60x engine. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ 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] 300SD Vac Hose [was] Re: Dogs in cars
While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an 85 300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door) have been replaced so it's something else pretty major... The vacuum poops out in about 10 hrs. On 7/25/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now you know why Kevin had more than the usual trouble > finding a vacuum hose that got knocked loose on his 300SD. > > Mitch. > > Believe it or not, I don't know which one of us, me or my dad, has the > best > chance of finding the hose and getting it connected properly again! The > car > is out at his place, so he's got full access to it (OH NO!). He's taught > me > a lot over the years, but the learning curve has gone the other way with > these Mercedes'. If anyone has the schematic for the vac system on an '83 > 300SD, it would be GREATLY appreciated! While I was feeling around under > there, I've found lots of lines capped off, and, if possible, I would like > to make things right again. > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula, still in Hillsboro > > > ___ > 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] Saab 900
Well Curt, I would even go lower now -or try. My grandfather was a horse trader and my brother spent years in the car business, so haggling comes naturally to me. . Seriously though, he seems motivated. Good luck and keep us posted. Of all the cars I have had, I would rank my 900S na 5-speed and my 300D 2.5t as the two best drivers. FWIW Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI So I've got an appointment to see the Saab 900 today and I notice on Craigslist he's brought his price down to $500 OBO. I guess Dwights $450 offer might get used. -Curt - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ 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] Saab 900
So I've got an appointment to see the Saab 900 today and I notice on Craigslist he's brought his price down to $500 OBO. I guess Dwights $450 offer might get used. -Curt - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ 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] Low Coolant Temperature Implications
I would rather do the simpler drain procedure via the radiator petcock annually. This is a cheap and easy maintenance item for a DIYer such as myself. On 7/25/07, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It seems than at Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:26:27 -0700, Zoltan wrote: > > > You know, I bet cracking open the block plug could be quite difficult > > (read too hardcore for my blood). > > I haven't followed the thread, but on a W123 with a diesel > engine, the block drain is not hard to get to or open. A loong, > extension and a swivel end sure help. > > I have a 2ft long extension with a 30 deg or so swivel at the > end. With this, I can open the block drain with the hood closed > and the car flat on the ground. I reach the drain from in front > of the right wheel. > > It is way, _way_ easier than the block heater plug > > --Philip > > ___ > 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] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85 300D)
Hi all I have the same problem in my 300SE/126. So far I have not been
able to pinpoint the fault but I am inclined towards the defrost actuator
having a slow leak as Trampas has mentioned.but the condensation is on the
inside !
mak
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To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85 300D)
> Well most likely when you shut the A/C off the vents are switching to the
> defrost mode due to a leak in one of the actuators. Thus the cold air hits
> the windshield causing the condensation. The condensation will most likely
> be on the outside of windshield and removed with wipers.
>
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[MBZ] 6 cyl e300 diesel?
OK, I dunno much about the Benz's other than the w123's I've been studying for the last couple years but this came up the other day: Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says e300 on the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's. I've heard that: -It's really fast with a lot of power -gets 36mpg -trannies are only good for about 180K miles Who can tell me what this beast might be and how accurate those facts are? That mileage seems pretty high... But then I don't know that much about the newer stuff... Levi ___ 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] Dogs in cars [was: Re: OT: Saab 900 Clutch]
Craig, The newsletter is not online, but comes from: http://www.waysidewaifs.org They will probably send you a copy if you call. It might have been a cat, not a dog, hard to remember now. Speaking of cats. This was on front page of yahoo this morning - cat at a nursing home that predicts death within 4 hours with almost perfect accuracy: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070725/ap_on_fe_st/death_cat interesting. Chris Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:38:03 -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann wrote: > ... seizure alert dog? I recently read a story about a low sugar alert > dog (for a diabetic) - amazing thing is that the dog had no training and > was rescued from a local (Kansas City) shelter. Chris, Do you have a URL for that story? My wife has had seizures and we got the particular GSD we now have because her grandfather is an outstanding seizure alert dog (warning typically 20 minutes before a seizure, sometimes 45 minutes). My wife is also a diabetic and it would be a great help if Ori would let her know when her blood sugar is going down. Craig ___ 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 Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri "Anke" (Yanke von der Burg Austerlitz), German Shepherd "Sammy" (Zane von der Burg Austerlitz), German Shepherd -- "Freude an der Arbeit: Hoechste Leistung - Mercedes-Benz." -1985 300SD, 223K miles, "Wulf" -1982 300Dt, 118K miles, "little blue klatter box" - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ 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] PAG oil versus ESter oil (was: A/C/ R12 availability)
> James Zavesky wrote: >> I need to find a similar recycle machine for R134 so I can do >> some work on the 600SEL A/C system - the compressor is making noise. > > Federal law has some nasty fine for venting refrigerant, even R134A. > The funny thing is, the feds allow R134A to be sold in 12oz spray cans > for blowing dust off stuff when you're too lazy to fire up a vacuum. > I fail to see how the stuff becomes too dangerous to vent just because > it has been mixed with PAG oil. > Mitch. --- What's the latest on PAG oil versus Ester oil? When I converted, Ester oil was recommended because it would mix with both R-12 mineral oil and PAG oil. Gerry Archer '83 240D and 300D ___ 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] Mercedes Digest, Vol 20, Issue 141
Regarding condensate and drains:
With AC running, it ought to puddle big time under the car
somewhere, generally about in line with the dash, because
the evaporator where all the condensation occurs is there.
Simple test: Get front up on stands, run AC. Wherever
the puddle material is coming from is the condensate drain.
If it's not puddling big time, that is the problem.
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> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:31:25 -0700
> From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] windshield misting over after A/C shutdown ('85
> 300D)
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> > i wasn't able to locate with any certainty what might be the
> > condenser drain; any tips/hints on where to find it?
>
> Directly over the transmission, usually one on each side.
>
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Saab 900 Clutch
Curt, if I remember correctly, the 900 can have either a cable or "juice" clutch. I had one of each. Clutch cable has a sort of tensioner behind the pedal. Very quick fix and known problem. Have fun. John Peterson Curt Raymond wrote: > Hey folks. > > Looking at a '91 Saab 900S as a potential purchase. The owner has been told > it needs a clutch cylinder. My research indicates this car has a cable > activated clutch... Maybe the owner just doesn't know what he's talking about? > Anyway, it also needs headliner work and seatcovers. He's looking for $600 > which is the kind of money I want to pay. And he can offer towing to my place > for no extra. > It appears the clutch cable is not that bad a job assuming thats actually the > problem... > Ideas? > > -Curt > > > - > Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of > spyware protection. > ___ > 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
