Re: [MBZ] ignition switch
On 8/30/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn? Eventually. But if you haven't spent at least an hour teasing it in a couple-three sessions you aren't ready to go there yet. Don't get so efficient at trying that when/if it DOES turn on you don't just turn it back off again 'cause you're in the groove. BTDT. Once you get it turned, immediately remove the ignition tumbler and use a screwdriver to start the car until you get a new one. -- Jim I've even heard that jacking the front of the car to get the weight off the wheels may also help. ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
10 minutes? Takes me less than 2 minutes. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question WOW, I can RR a 123 battery in less than 10 mins. I much prefer the pull out drop in of the 126. Remove the air cleaner. Have new rubber air cleaner mounts handy if yours are bad. Luther On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pull off the long rubber strip on the edge beneath the front w/s - that will help. This is a tough job! It took the Mercedes Roadside tech 45 minutes to change the battery in her '85 300CD. I came out ahead in that deal (battery cost $137 installed, IIRC) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
Woah, I literally, read this message, went on to the next one and then paused and said Was that the banned list? Then I came back to this message and realized we were talking about battery replacement. On THAT topic, I will also comment that I didn't think it was very difficult to change the battery in my 83' 300D... Levi On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 10 minutes? Takes me less than 2 minutes. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question WOW, I can RR a 123 battery in less than 10 mins. I much prefer the pull out drop in of the 126. Remove the air cleaner. Have new rubber air cleaner mounts handy if yours are bad. Luther On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pull off the long rubber strip on the edge beneath the front w/s - that will help. This is a tough job! It took the Mercedes Roadside tech 45 minutes to change the battery in her '85 300CD. I came out ahead in that deal (battery cost $137 installed, IIRC) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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
[MBZ] 1985 300SD Primer pump leaks .
I ordered a new primer pump from Rusty. The new one is different in that it does not appear to 'lock down' . The old one to use I would turn the plunger to unlock / unscrew) so it would pop up to be used. It was a light colored nylon looking thing. The new one is sort black and a bit 'squishy' it does not appear to lock. Plunger stays 'up' and can always be operated. Anything I need to know before I replaced it. ( the old one is bad enough that it may not survive removal and I don't want to have a dead car because of inexperience on my part.) In the past if that happened I would just stay on 2 wheels till I got if fixed, but I had a wreck and got busted up and am still healing and am currently restricted to 'cages' George Larribeau Dallas Texas 1985 300SD 220K 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent 2 I 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra Ugly,but runs) 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) ___ 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] 1985 300SD Primer pump leaks .
Geo. et al. New style pump is direct replacement. stays ready to use and is sealed in use and standby Hope you are feeling better. Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT bent 300TD 260E motor work. George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered a new primer pump from Rusty. The new one is different in that it does not appear to 'lock down' . - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship 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] 1985 300SD Primer pump leaks .
The new one is different...I need to know before I replace it. It's a direct replacement, just go ahead. -- 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) Kaleb, and all, As you know, the E420 is a little hot rod, just short of the 500Es of that era! I like that color combination. If it is as clean as it looks, it will probably go for about 7K Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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] Post Falls SL
Yesterday's gluing of the door pocket came out well, it looks good and seems nice and strong. Time for round two. I cut two thin strips of metal (stiffening spines from a wiper blade) to nestle into the ribs at the top of the pocket and glued them in place over the break there. (Shoe Goo, of course.) I also ran a bead over the few remaining minor cracks not covered by the metal sheet, and beaded over the metal's edge anywhere it was still exposed. This was set aside to dry. The vinyl repair on the door panel looked good too, so I used weatherstrip cement and a bunch of tiny spring clamps to put back the edge I'd peeled loose. I then fixed the door check. I found a 1.5 bolt with M8x1.25 threads that fit the roller perfectly. When in position half the roller would be on the non-threaded part, so that was good too. I threaded one of the two rivet holes in the spring-loaded arm in the check and drilled the other hole out to fit the non-threaded shank. I then greased the roller and assembled it, using a lock nut to secure it in place. (You can't tighten it into the check because the roller wouldn't spin if you do.) Then I greased up the other roller and the hinge joints and assembled it with the arm extended, as you do for the other cars' door checks. There, that's $170 I don't have to spend! OK, what I _don't_ like about the 107 door check is getting it into and out of the door. What a PITA. It came out with only moderate difficulty yesterday because it was in two pieces, but today... I had to take the check back apart and assemble it with the arm retracted, then dismount and shift the window lift mechanism in order to get enough room to twist the thing through the tiny maze of access holes to get it into place. Then I had to he-man the arm back out in order to get it into the frame hinge. However, once it was all installed it worked well. It took longer to install the check than it did to fix it. Inside the door bottom I found another one of those plastic shields, to go along with the window slider I'd already found. So much for using this door as a pattern for the other! I put another dab of weatherstrip glue on the torn passenger-side soft top window seal, since it was up, and took another stab at headlight adjustment. Some fool had managed to get some kind of plastic material glued into the screws at the top of one of the headlights, I had to take them apart and use a propane torch to soften it up enough to dig it out. Sheesh! I left the headlight bezels off until I can finish the dialing-in. (And I really need to do some paint touch-up under there too, both sides.) -- 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] 107 soft top bolts
Has anybody here ever successfully removed one of the large-headed bolts that are in the soft top bow mechanism? I've got a broken one to replace, but nether end seems to want to budge. I'm looking for tips. -- 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] Door Checks [was: Re: Post Falls SL]
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:23:43 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I then removed the broken door check. That was, as is often the case, very difficult as the pin in the door frame was frozen. Much work with the BFH and prybars was required. Some more work with touch-up paint will now also be required. On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the pin, it's hard to repair. Any suggestions? Thanks, 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] Great lakes rare cars trucks
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:58:02 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of open cars, ever see an Isetta roadster? Only $18k http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=BMI2290455 I haven't seen one of those in years. Would be a kick to tool around town in one. They sure don't meet present safety standards! 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] ignition switch
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:27:14 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the key won't turn. Wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key, do whatever you have to do, pound on the wheel to make it vibrate, anything. When you get it unlocked, do not lock it again. In fact, removing the lock would be a good idea. 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] '85 300CD battery question
It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe. On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes. On 8/31/07, Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woah, I literally, read this message, went on to the next one and then paused and said Was that the banned list? Then I came back to this message and realized we were talking about battery replacement. On THAT topic, I will also comment that I didn't think it was very difficult to change the battery in my 83' 300D... Levi On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 10 minutes? Takes me less than 2 minutes. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question WOW, I can RR a 123 battery in less than 10 mins. I much prefer the pull out drop in of the 126. Remove the air cleaner. Have new rubber air cleaner mounts handy if yours are bad. Luther On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pull off the long rubber strip on the edge beneath the front w/s - that will help. This is a tough job! It took the Mercedes Roadside tech 45 minutes to change the battery in her '85 300CD. I came out ahead in that deal (battery cost $137 installed, IIRC) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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 PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Door Checks [was: Re: Post Falls SL]
Buy a new one? On 8/31/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:23:43 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I then removed the broken door check. That was, as is often the case, very difficult as the pin in the door frame was frozen. Much work with the BFH and prybars was required. Some more work with touch-up paint will now also be required. On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the pin, it's hard to repair. Any suggestions? Thanks, 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace? On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_ ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) Kaleb, and all, As you know, the E420 is a little hot rod, just short of the 500Es of that era! I like that color combination. If it is as clean as it looks, it will probably go for about 7K Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) Kaleb, and all, As you know, the E420 is a little hot rod, just short of the 500Es of that era! I like that color combination. If it is as clean as it looks, it will probably go for about 7K Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down to Polk County to witness some marriages? Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. ___ 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot. On 8/31/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down to Polk County to witness some marriages? Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. ___ 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] W124 blowers (was: this looks like it might be a hell of a deal)
On 8/31/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace? Nah. The wiper mechanism has to come out and a lot of fiddly trim along with it. It looks daunting, but only takes half an hour after the first time. Good time to check for disintegrating foam on the recirc flap, which blows against the heater core and into the ducting, making a smelly mess inside the car (ask me how I know!). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
Might be getting more of that with this sort of thing in the world http://tinyurl.com/28qymj Wonder if it would drive a pink benz On 31 Aug 2007, at 10:52, Wonko the Sane wrote: Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot. On 8/31/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down to Polk County to witness some marriages? Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. -- 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
-Original Message- Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. ___ Come on up and visit me around Christmas time. Odds are, you will be cold enough then. Randy in Winterpeg ___ 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] W124 blowers (was: this looks like it might be a hell of a deal)
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Nah. The wiper mechanism has to come out and a lot of fiddly trim along with it. It looks daunting, but only takes half an hour after the first time. Good time to check for disintegrating foam on the recirc flap, which blows against the heater core and into the ducting, making a smelly mess inside the car (ask me how I know!). Crap. Every time I get any kind of heat out of the vents it reeks. So what is making the smelly mess? The melting foam? Sure smells like burnt plastic now that I think about it. Looks like I'll need to do this job then... At least I'll get some coil cleaner on the A/C as well :) John '92 300D 2.5T '87 300TDT ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe. On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes. ___ 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
no, takes mayby 20 minutes. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace? On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_ ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) Kaleb, and all, As you know, the E420 is a little hot rod, just short of the 500Es of that era! I like that color combination. If it is as clean as it looks, it will probably go for about 7K Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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 PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question
it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air cleaner? Luther On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:50 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe. On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] W124 blowers (was: this looks like it might be a hell of a deal)
On 8/31/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Crap. Every time I get any kind of heat out of the vents it reeks. So what is making the smelly mess? The melting foam? Sure smells like burnt plastic now that I think about it. Yes. I spent months off and on chasing red herrings before I figured it out. One way to tell is to run your finger over the slats in the side dash vents. They will have a black, powdery build-up. That's the foam. There is (more like was) a sheet of it glued to either side of the recirculation flap, which closes off the blower box from outside air. You can't miss it once you have the blower out. I scraped off all of the rotten foam and much of the adhesive with a putty knife and heat gun, then reglued a piece of some sort of surplus compressible insulation material I had lying around---forget where it came from, but it was supposed to be heat- and oil- resistant, so should work OK. Without something to replace the foam you remove, the flap won't seal and the recirculation feature won't work very well (as well as closing off outside air when you press the dash button, it is also activated by the ACC brain to speed up heating or cooling when an extreme outside temperature is detected). Looks like I'll need to do this job then... At least I'll get some coil cleaner on the A/C as well :) Good idea. I scrubbed my evaporator off gently with Simple Green and rinsed it repeatedly with water until the drains below the car ran clean, which seemed to get rid of a lot of buildup. The smell is much better now. I'm hoping it will attenuate over time since the source of the foam is gone. My theory is that particles of the foam pass through the evaporator whenever the fan is on and are lodged in the heater core, then melt there when the heat first comes on (which is when I have noticed the strongest smell). But there's no way to clean the core without removing the dash. Alex '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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
If that's the case, it seems suspicious that he hasn't already replaced it. He may be trying to use this as a way to mask a more serious problem, such as no A/C. I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt. After purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately broke because the rotary AC compressor was seized! On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, takes mayby 20 minutes. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal It needs a blower motor. Is that a big deal to replace? On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, I got my 94 E420 nearly free. Its quite a rocket. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal In a message dated 8/30/2007 5:18:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC04407 3_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategor yZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_ ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) Kaleb, and all, As you know, the E420 is a little hot rod, just short of the 500Es of that era! I like that color combination. If it is as clean as it looks, it will probably go for about 7K Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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 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] '85 300CD battery question
The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped than a 1983 300TD, I can tell you that as a FACT. On 8/31/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air cleaner? Luther On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:50 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe. On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] And now for something completely.............
No mention of oil leaks, cracked circuit boards or shoe goo, sorry.. http://home.uchicago.edu/~yli5/Flash/Fire.html RLE ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
Interesting, my '82 CD has the same configuration as my '82D, '85D, and dad's '85D-cali, and '85TD. What gives? On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:29:55 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped than a 1983 300TD, I can tell you that as a FACT. On 8/31/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air cleaner? Luther On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:50 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question It's ONLY a difficult job in the cramped engine bay of a W123 300CD coupe. On other models even I can do the trick in 10 minutes. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
I have never removed an air cleaner to remove a battery, I dont see any reason to. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question it's identical. Kaleb, can you get it out without removing the air cleaner? Luther On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:58:50 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The engine bay should be the same as any other 123 isnt it? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same from the windshield up. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped than a 1983 300TD, I can tell you that as a FACT. ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same from the windshield up. The California versions are different... ___ 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
Amen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 10:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County Only if any gay friends decide to tie the knot. On 8/31/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So LT Don..during the Ioway-Q.are you guys going to have a day trip down to Polk County to witness some marriages? Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. ___ 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 ___ 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] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County
No doubt... Everyone here starts reaching for a jacket at 65 degrees. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] kind of O.T. Going Down to Polk County -Original Message- Bob R. 31 days of 110+ degrees this year. I want to be cold. ___ Come on up and visit me around Christmas time. Odds are, you will be cold enough then. Randy in Winterpeg ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
FWIW, it wasn't difficult at all the change out the battery in my '85 California 300D; only took a few minutes. cheers! e John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same from the windshield up. The California versions are different... ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
They are not the same. The coup windshield has a steeper slope the car has a lower roof line, but they used the same piece of glass. Also, the back window is slightly shorter because of the lower roof the seats sit lower to accommodate the lower roof line. I'm sure they also did some juggling around the rear of the engine compartment to accommodate the windshield since the bottom edge would sit slightly more foreword. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same from the windshield up. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question The roominess around the battery of a 1985 300CD is defiitely more cramped than a 1983 300TD, I can tell you that as a FACT. ___ 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] '85 300CD battery question
no, they are the same too. They have a different air cleaner, but it is located up front, so there is even more room on those. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: I dont really see how that could be. A sedan, wagon, coupe are all the same from the windshield up. The California versions are different... ___ 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] Rear seal/yes it is tough to replace
The only auto miracle chemical that ever worked for me is NAPA's engine seal rejuvenator. I've fixed several cars with it that went tens of thousands of miles afterworlds. Stuff was very light, not viscous. Cars had hydraulic lifter, no problems. Engine hot, pour stuff in, drive about 10 miles, let it sit o'nite. seems that I had to retreat a few of the cars after a couple oil changes. Worth a $5 try in my book. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 12Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 280KMI Inherited by Grandson 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is! ___ 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] this might be worth something
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 ___ 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
The blower motor going out is what quickly lead to my evaporator giving up the ghost. I wouldn't be surprised at all if his evaporator was leaking big time as well. I've been three summers without A/C now just waiting for the nerve to undertake an evaporatectomy. Problem is that since I sold the 300D for a song a couple of years ago I have no backup wheels. Once I tear this thing apart I'm grounded until I get it back together. There was a guy here in Austin trying to sell a 1995 E320 without air for $2900. Of course it also had 197K miles on it. Makes me cry to see these things cheaper than a 1979 300D... Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 8/31/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that's the case, it seems suspicious that he hasn't already replaced it. He may be trying to use this as a way to mask a more serious problem, such as no A/C. I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt. After purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately broke because the rotary AC compressor was seized! ___ 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] this might be worth something
How ya goin ta git it outta there? --R Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 ___ 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] this might be worth something
Oh, Im not, but somebody might want it. Rich Thomas wrote: How ya goin ta git it outta there? --R Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 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] Door Checks [was: Re: Post Falls SL]
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:18:32 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/31/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the pin, it's hard to repair. Any suggestions? Buy a new one? If I could put a new one in, I would have bought one already. 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] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal
I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt. After purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately broke because the rotary AC compressor was seized! If the belt is missing, that's the first thing I assume! -- 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] Door Checks
On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the pin, it's hard to repair. I think I've heard of people drilling a large-ish hole right between the eyes and then welding through the hole (so to speak) to tack the hinge bracket back down. I'm not sure where the spot welds are officially supposed to be, inboard or outboard of the hinge ears. -- 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] Door Checks
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:46:50 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On our W123, the driver's side door check door frame pin bracket has broken loose from the frame. Since it's a U-shaped piece of steel whose long, flat section is on the other side of the metal frame from the pin, it's hard to repair. I think I've heard of people drilling a large-ish hole right between the eyes and then welding through the hole (so to speak) to tack the hinge bracket back down. I'm not sure where the spot welds are officially supposed to be, inboard or outboard of the hinge ears. I think they're in the middle, between the ears. 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] this might be worth something
On 8/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Mercedes-Benz-1300-SEI_W0QQitemZ270160883154QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem So that's a long-wheelbase S-class with a 13-liter engine? ;) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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
