Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's
98-02 were flakey, all you need to do is add a gage to moniter the input pressure. If the lift pump goes and causes less than 5psi, the F/I will puke due to running dry. Dad's truck is great, jump on it!On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:04:29 -0700, you wrote: What year Cummins IP's were the crappy ones? My dad wants to sell me '05 2500, shortbed SLT, quad cab, hard tonneau cover, 4X4, 40K miles for $20K. KBB seems to be in the $26K area..odd for my dad to give me a family discount. Bob R. ___ 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 -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 20Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, Cleveland Ohio 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 89 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
Re: [MBZ] No shut-off
flowers ON YOUR GRAVE AND FLOUR goes in GRAVY! English is quite a fun language with many words sounding the same but with different spellings. Funny thing is that my computer's voice doesn't care, and I can't tell unless I go letter by letter!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, 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] bonding with the 300SD
my wife thinks I'm making blood sacrifices to the MB gods. That puts bonding on a totally different level! I do want to make things go as smoothly as possible with my dealings with Ursula the SD. She's a pretty good running car with NO blowby oil in the air cleaner housing, in other words, a KEEPER! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, 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] Update on Tranny shop voes (was mechanics lien...)
I have talked to several locals who had dealings with the outfit. Not a one had anything good to say. They are in business on that location since 1986. Go figure. On 1/25/08, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can't be the only one they have screwed. I suggest watch the lot for cars you may hev seen in your neighborhood then go talk to other customers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 7:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update on Tranny shop voes (was mechanics lien...) Yes, here in Texas it is a requirement to furnish replaced parts on demant. They have already made an excuse not having them (should have told me upfront). I don't know what the legal consequences are, but if that goes to court it may be against the shop. The biggest problem is that all this is done verbally and than it's my word against theirs, my reputation against theirs, basically up to a judge or jury. Here is where a good lawyer comes in. On 1/25/08, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can you ask for all the old parts back? I know you can here, and I do. Ed 300E On 25/01/2008, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today the dude finally spilled the guts: They are waiting on a new valve body (not a one in town). That's where the Fine tuning came in. A complete rebuild includes a new valve body, does it not? The croock tried to make a shortcut - I hope he is not trying to charge me for that. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ 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 -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ 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 -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ 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] Octopus
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Octopus, currently the world's sixth largest super yacht and the second largest not owned by a head of state. Octopus is measured at 414 feet and was delivered in 2003 to its owner,Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. And this yahoo calls himself an environmentalist and is an advocate of the global warming theory. Anybody care to guess how many tons per week of diesel he converts into CO2 and H2O? ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
My '96 Dakota has 210,000 miles. Other than the sticky valve back around Christmas its just fine. I never did follow up, the Lucas stuff worked good but made the trans shift weird when it was cold. A couple weeks ago it got a fluid flush and filter change (not a backflush, I was quite clear on that) and now its nearly 100%. It still keeps the TC locked up sometimes coming to a stop but strangely only when my wife is driving, it almost never does it to me. She's gotten pretty adept at shifting into neutral coming to a stop if the engine starts to die... So we're good for who knows how long. I'm starting to set aside money for a new truck. Ideally another '96 Dakota with 1/2 the mileage and no rust. -Curt Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:14:25 -0800 From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original auto tranny problems. I still dont trust a dodge tranny My new '07 has an Aisin 6spd auto that seems to find the right gear and has the right amount of power and revs to get the job done. It also has a manual shift (autostick) option so it will stay in whatever gear you select. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
Oh man, its not a good day if I don't bleed... Its like the musician who says ladies and gentlemen I've suffered for my music. Now its your turn. -Curt Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:16:07 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] bonding with the 300SD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I always seem to put a little bit of myself into my work --- my wife thinks I'm making blood sacrifices to the MB gods. I now have a couple skinned knuckles to show for my work. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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] RR MPG - was First MB DIesel
Direct AFAIK. There was some talk on Saabnet awhile ago about putting one in a 96. I declared it didn't make any sense and some others backed me up. I got to run a Deere diesel lawn tractor last fall. It was a bit weird to have to wait for glowplugs on a lawn tractor... -Curt Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:39:50 -0500 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR MPG - was First MB DIesel To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Fmiser wrote: r a Diesel engine running at an efficient speed places fuel usage at 16 hp per gallon per hour I'd love to see that in a car engine. 70 mpg at 70 mph! Now I've got to research the specific consumption of a 15hp Kubota garden tractor engine. Are those things direct injection or indirect? Mitch. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
C'mon now, I know you lust in your heart for the next 115 Just as I lust for a 116 diesel. -Curt Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:16:42 -0800 From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] bonding with the 300SD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original my wife thinks I'm making blood sacrifices to the MB gods. That puts bonding on a totally different level! I do want to make things go as smoothly as possible with my dealings with Ursula the SD. She's a pretty good running car with NO blowby oil in the air cleaner housing, in other words, a KEEPER! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
I actually would not mind another 115. I've owned three of them, 2 automatics (2 - 1975 240Ds) 1 manual transmission (1972 220D). Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:32 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bonding with the 300SD C'mon now, I know you lust in your heart for the next 115 Just as I lust for a 116 diesel. -Curt Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:16:42 -0800 From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] bonding with the 300SD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original my wife thinks I'm making blood sacrifices to the MB gods. That puts bonding on a totally different level! I do want to make things go as smoothly as possible with my dealings with Ursula the SD. She's a pretty good running car with NO blowby oil in the air cleaner housing, in other words, a KEEPER! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
Curt Raymond wrote: So we're good for who knows how long. I'm starting to set aside money for a new truck. Ideally another '96 Dakota with 1/2 the mileage and no rust. Back in 2003 you probably didn't need it, but my Dad sold his '96 3.9 ex-cab SLT 4x4 for a song with 62k on the clock and minor rust on the door bottoms. The 2002 dwarfed it during the year they sat side by side. The only major differences in the two were the V8 , power seats and electric transfer case in the '02 and the electric moonroof in the '96. Dad even ordered the 2002 in the same color scheme. It's notably taller than the '96 was, so Dad had to have step boards put on it just so he could get in. BTW, my great uncle had a transfer case failure in his 2003 a couple of weeks ago. Seems the wiring connector came unplugged at the xfer case, so when you turned the switch to 4x4 it just blinked at you. Nothing like watching a short tempered 96 year old try to turn around on a wet grassy hill and find out his 4x4 won't engage. At least we know his LSD works, he left a matched pair of trenches everywhere he went. My 190E's LSD clutches are totally shot (215k) I can't even spin both tires on damp grass. Mitch. '79 300SD '86 2.3-16V ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
More than likely nothing to do with the Lucas stuff - you have something dying in the tranny changing the filter helped for a while. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:12 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's My '96 Dakota has 210,000 miles. Other than the sticky valve back around Christmas its just fine. I never did follow up, the Lucas stuff worked good but made the trans shift weird when it was cold. A couple weeks ago it got a fluid flush and filter change (not a backflush, I was quite clear on that) and now its nearly 100%. It still keeps the TC locked up sometimes coming to a stop but strangely only when my wife is driving, it almost never does it to me. She's gotten pretty adept at shifting into neutral coming to a stop if the engine starts to die... So we're good for who knows how long. I'm starting to set aside money for a new truck. Ideally another '96 Dakota with 1/2 the mileage and no rust. -Curt Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:14:25 -0800 From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original auto tranny problems. I still dont trust a dodge tranny My new '07 has an Aisin 6spd auto that seems to find the right gear and has the right amount of power and revs to get the job done. It also has a manual shift (autostick) option so it will stay in whatever gear you select. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
Mitch Haley wrote: Back in 2003 you probably didn't need it, but my Dad sold his '96 3.9 ex-cab SLT 4x4 for a song with 62k on the clock Rats, that was supposed to go to Curt. Realized my mistake as I clicked the send button. OhNoSecond indeed. ___ 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] Octopus
Well, maybe, but I think he buys his Carbon Offsets from Al Gore, so that makes it all OK. --R Mitch Haley wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Octopus, currently the world's sixth largest super yacht and the second largest not owned by a head of state. Octopus is measured at 414 feet and was delivered in 2003 to its owner,Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. And this yahoo calls himself an environmentalist and is an advocate of the global warming theory. Anybody care to guess how many tons per week of diesel he converts into CO2 and H2O? ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
This is partly true - If I were to buy a car in Alabama and move to Wisconsin I would get a tax credit for the sales tax paid to Alabama. BTW, my Wife works in Wisconsin but has legal residence in Alabama. Both of us travel back forth. The down side is that she has to pay out of state Wisconsin income tax with a Wisconsin only federal return, then both of us have to file a main federal return a Alabama state return. It's a royal PIA but worth it to not get sucked into the Wisconsin Socialist system. Alabama is more of a pay as you go state. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:56 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
There are advantages and disadvantages to Wisconsin's socialist ways. When we left in 96 the property taxes were nothing short of horrendous. On a house with an assessed value of $150k (market value of around $250k) we were paying $5600/year in property taxes. Ouch. It was especially tough on the retirees and others on fixed incomes. That being said, the schools were nothing short of being top-notch. To get the equivalent quality of education here in Florida, they would have to attend a private school at the tune of about $10k/year in tuition. Dan (pinin' for the Dells) --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is partly true - If I were to buy a car in Alabama and move to Wisconsin I would get a tax credit for the sales tax paid to Alabama. BTW, my Wife works in Wisconsin but has legal residence in Alabama. Both of us travel back forth. The down side is that she has to pay out of state Wisconsin income tax with a Wisconsin only federal return, then both of us have to file a main federal return a Alabama state return. It's a royal PIA but worth it to not get sucked into the Wisconsin Socialist system. Alabama is more of a pay as you go state. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:56 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages to Wisconsin's socialist ways. When we left in 96 the property taxes were nothing short of horrendous. On a house with an assessed value of $150k (market value of around $250k) we were paying $5600/year in property taxes. Ouch. It was especially tough on the retirees and others on fixed incomes. That being said, the schools were nothing short of being top-notch. To get the equivalent quality of education here in Florida, they would have to attend a private school at the tune of about $10k/year in tuition. Dan (pinin' for the Dells) --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is partly true - If I were to buy a car in Alabama and move to Wisconsin I would get a tax credit for the sales tax paid to Alabama. BTW, my Wife works in Wisconsin but has legal residence in Alabama. Both of us travel back forth. The down side is that she has to pay out of state Wisconsin income tax with a Wisconsin only federal return, then both of us have to file a main federal return a Alabama state return. It's a royal PIA but worth it to not get sucked into the Wisconsin Socialist system. Alabama is more of a pay as you go state. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:56 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
The perfect place to live is a south Caribbean island populated with only 24 year old gorgeous women (and me) who love to work love to have fun. That is, until the South Polar ice cap slides into the sea I've not found that place yet. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:31 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages to Wisconsin's socialist ways. When we left in 96 the property taxes were nothing short of horrendous. On a house with an assessed value of $150k (market value of around $250k) we were paying $5600/year in property taxes. Ouch. It was especially tough on the retirees and others on fixed incomes. That being said, the schools were nothing short of being top-notch. To get the equivalent quality of education here in Florida, they would have to attend a private school at the tune of about $10k/year in tuition. Dan (pinin' for the Dells) --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is partly true - If I were to buy a car in Alabama and move to Wisconsin I would get a tax credit for the sales tax paid to Alabama. BTW, my Wife works in Wisconsin but has legal residence in Alabama. Both of us travel back forth. The down side is that she has to pay out of state Wisconsin income tax with a Wisconsin only federal return, then both of us have to file a main federal return a Alabama state return. It's a royal PIA but worth it to not get sucked into the Wisconsin Socialist system. Alabama is more of a pay as you go state. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:56 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc.
At 10:30 AM 1/26/2008, you wrote: Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Bob R. Bob et al Be careful what you wish for! The grave's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace. Andrew Marvell Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesels three.(yippee!) ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
The property tax situation in Metro Milwaukee is worse now. My wife has local friends who are making $700 / month house payments $350 / month property tax payments. Every weekend I'm up there, I hear of fixed income elderly being forced to sell their (paid for) homes because they can no longer afford to pay property taxes. My house payment is about $700 / month and last year's property tax was $480 - and that was for the entire year! Being from another Socialist state - NY state, and having lived a long time in both environments, I could climb further onto my soap box but would rather not. The short story is that residents of the northern states are screwed because they have to pay exorbitant costs for road repair and snow removal. And the costs propagate all the way through the system. We don't have these incremental costs in the south. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages to Wisconsin's socialist ways. When we left in 96 the property taxes were nothing short of horrendous. On a house with an assessed value of $150k (market value of around $250k) we were paying $5600/year in property taxes. Ouch. It was especially tough on the retirees and others on fixed incomes. That being said, the schools were nothing short of being top-notch. To get the equivalent quality of education here in Florida, they would have to attend a private school at the tune of about $10k/year in tuition. Dan (pinin' for the Dells) --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is partly true - If I were to buy a car in Alabama and move to Wisconsin I would get a tax credit for the sales tax paid to Alabama. BTW, my Wife works in Wisconsin but has legal residence in Alabama. Both of us travel back forth. The down side is that she has to pay out of state Wisconsin income tax with a Wisconsin only federal return, then both of us have to file a main federal return a Alabama state return. It's a royal PIA but worth it to not get sucked into the Wisconsin Socialist system. Alabama is more of a pay as you go state. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:56 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. The one I always got a kick out of was Wisconsin, who, if you moved into the state with a car that you had purchased less than six months prior to establishing legal residence in Wisconsin, you had to pay state sales tax on the vehicle when you registered it. I guess it was an effort to keep people from going to adjoining states with lower sales tax rates and buying your car there. I just waited to establish residency. I only had a month or two, so it wasn't hard to wait them out. Dan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.11/1244 - Release Date: 1/25/2008 7:44 PM ___ 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:
Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc.
Good old Andy is correct. I have not thought of him in quite awhile. He was my high school English teacher's (had him all four years teaching me everything from English, to Shakespeare, to journalism...and he was unabashedly and unapologetically gay in the mid '70's in a small Central Illinois town...a very brave man and he was the best teacher I ever had for any subject) favorite metaphysical poet. I remember something about a Coy Mistress...I think Eliot refers to it in his Prufrock. Andrew rocks. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Taxes, etc. At 10:30 AM 1/26/2008, you wrote: Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Bob R. Bob et al Be careful what you wish for! The grave's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace. Andrew Marvell Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesels three.(yippee!) ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
I think it should be no big surprise that the trans is on its way out, 210,000 is alota miles on an American type auto box... But... Something was stuck and I had nothing but first and reverse. I put in the Lucas stuff and drove it around some then let it sit overnight. The next day I had first, second and reverse right off. Then as I drove it more it got more normal until now its back to fully normal. In fact its back to better than it was before this whole fiasco, shifts a little smoother, engages a little quicker. Is it on its way out? Aren't we all? -Curt Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:25:23 -0600 From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii More than likely nothing to do with the Lucas stuff - you have something dying in the tranny changing the filter helped for a while. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:12 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's My '96 Dakota has 210,000 miles. Other than the sticky valve back around Christmas its just fine. I never did follow up, the Lucas stuff worked good but made the trans shift weird when it was cold. A couple weeks ago it got a fluid flush and filter change (not a backflush, I was quite clear on that) and now its nearly 100%. It still keeps the TC locked up sometimes coming to a stop but strangely only when my wife is driving, it almost never does it to me. She's gotten pretty adept at shifting into neutral coming to a stop if the engine starts to die... So we're good for who knows how long. I'm starting to set aside money for a new truck. Ideally another '96 Dakota with 1/2 the mileage and no rust. -Curt - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] Suspect Dodge IP's
Dwarfed, do you mean better or just bigger? Has he had trouble with ball joints? I think mine has has 2 in the 150,000 I've owned it. Is his the 4.7l v8? 1mpg better than mine is listed at, the same as the '96 v6, thats not too bad. The '07 is 1mpg better than that... Strange to me that it goes from a 5.2l v8 to a 4.7l v8 and we pick up 1mpg. I suspect its a big gain in HP though. Wiki says mine (5.2l) makes 235hp. *Groan* Wiki says the 4.7l from 2000-2004 was 230hp... The 2007 and later makes a mind bending 302hp, the v6 makes 210! Interestingly it also lists a 114hp (221 lb/ft of torque!) 4cyl diesel that unfortunately is noted to have overheating/self destructing problems. Good read the Dodge Dakota Wiki. -Curt -Curt Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:29:48 -0500 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suspect Dodge IP's To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymond wrote: So we're good for who knows how long. I'm starting to set aside money for a new truck. Ideally another '96 Dakota with 1/2 the mileage and no rust. Back in 2003 you probably didn't need it, but my Dad sold his '96 3.9 ex-cab SLT 4x4 for a song with 62k on the clock and minor rust on the door bottoms. The 2002 dwarfed it during the year they sat side by side. The only major differences in the two were the V8 , power seats and electric transfer case in the '02 and the electric moonroof in the '96. Dad even ordered the 2002 in the same color scheme. It's notably taller than the '96 was, so Dad had to have step boards put on it just so he could get in. BTW, my great uncle had a transfer case failure in his 2003 a couple of weeks ago. Seems the wiring connector came unplugged at the xfer case, so when you turned the switch to 4x4 it just blinked at you. Nothing like watching a short tempered 96 year old try to turn around on a wet grassy hill and find out his 4x4 won't engage. At least we know his LSD works, he left a matched pair of trenches everywhere he went. My 190E's LSD clutches are totally shot (215k) I can't even spin both tires on damp grass. Mitch. '79 300SD '86 2.3-16V - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
I would return to the north, especially Wisconsin, in a heartbeat. It all comes down to quality of life, which was far better in the north than any other place I've lived. Dan --- Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another example of how life is a series of tradeoffs. Someone please let me know when they have found the perfect place. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
Actually, the bulk of the property taxes go to schools. At least they used to. I lived north of Milwaukee, right on the lake, in Port Washington. Over 80% of our property taxes went to fund local schools, and we didn't have a problem with that. That being said, the mil rate that was used to calculate taxes was the killer. And yes, I have vivid memories of when our little city of roughly 9,000 people was re-assessed in the early 90s. Property values had skyrocketed due to suburban crawl from Milwaukee, and there were little 1950s 1000 square foot bungalows in older sections of the city that had their assessed values go up 5x-7x or more. Most of these had the original owners, or owner who were older and if not retired, closely approaching it. Many of them challenged their assessments and won. The city had hired an assessment firm that had their heads up their asses. For example, they had two additional rooms in our house and another 400 square feet in it (it was a two story cape that was a touch under 3,000 sf.) We challenged and won as well. That didn't help the older folks, though, because their property values had still increased substantially. It did some major damage to the demographics of the city and drove a lot of people out, unfortunately. I would still go back. The situation in Florida is rapidly approaching that of the northern states, mainly because the tremendous growth has overwhelmed the infrastructure, forcing local governments to inflict substantial increases in property taxes. Our assessed value is around $168k. Our market or just value is around $275k. 2007 taxes were $3500. The house next door to us, which is nearly identical in lot size and square footage, and has changed hands twice since it was built, is assessed at $283k, with a just value of $283k. Their 2007 taxes were $6300. If we move and stay in the state, we lose our homestead exemption and pay higher taxes. Not a lot different from Wisconsin. Dan --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The property tax situation in Metro Milwaukee is worse now. My wife has local friends who are making $700 / month house payments $350 / month property tax payments. Every weekend I'm up there, I hear of fixed income elderly being forced to sell their (paid for) homes because they can no longer afford to pay property taxes. My house payment is about $700 / month and last year's property tax was $480 - and that was for the entire year! Being from another Socialist state - NY state, and having lived a long time in both environments, I could climb further onto my soap box but would rather not. The short story is that residents of the northern states are screwed because they have to pay exorbitant costs for road repair and snow removal. And the costs propagate all the way through the system. We don't have these incremental costs in the south. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Update on Tranny shop voes (was mechanics lien...)
There's a sucker born every day. On Jan 26, 2008 5:45 AM, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have talked to several locals who had dealings with the outfit. Not a one had anything good to say. They are in business on that location since 1986. Go figure. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '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] bonding with the 300SD
My three were a '70 220D manual, and 2 '76 300D automatics. Nice cars except for the propensity to rust, the AC compressor being over the alternator, and the heater fan. I feel the 123 has less charactor and driving feel than the 115. The 107 has a bit more. The 124 is about the same, the 126 is totally different. On Jan 26, 2008 8:23 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I actually would not mind another 115. I've owned three of them, 2 automatics (2 - 1975 240Ds) 1 manual transmission (1972 220D). -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '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
[MBZ] 300cd no-start hell
Well, I went out to replace the glow plugs on my wife's benz, in front of our home where it has sat for two weeks because it would not start. Special-ordered glow plugs from auto-zone x2 because they got me the wrong plugs the first time out. Discovered to my dismay that some asshole hit the car last night and took off. Anyway, reamed all the glow plug ports, replaced the glow plugs, and reconnected the injector lines. Cranked three times, no start due to air in the lines, fourth time, a click and nothing else. Brand new battery. Tests as having a full charge. Jumpering the battery cable to the solenoid also produced nothing but a click. WTF? What is the next step? and howinthehell do you get at the starter on a 300CD? Looks fairly inaccessible from both top and bottom of the engine compartment. -- Lee If you would be unloved and forgotten, be reasonable. - Kurt Vonnegut ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
Darn! I'd about forgotten those -- and ther was only one way you could get that canister in/out - and it involved tipping it just enough to pour hot oil down your arm. Don't remind me of the other things I've forgotten (besides getting me addicted to the three pointed start). On Jan 26, 2008 1:22 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:11:09 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My three were a '70 220D manual, and 2 '76 300D automatics. Nice cars except for the propensity to rust, the AC compressor being over the alternator, and the heater fan. Don't forget the oil filter cannister on the bottom with the nylon bypass filter that must be cleaned each oil change. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '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] bonding with the 300SD
On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:11:09 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My three were a '70 220D manual, and 2 '76 300D automatics. Nice cars except for the propensity to rust, the AC compressor being over the alternator, and the heater fan. Don't forget the oil filter cannister on the bottom with the nylon bypass filter that must be cleaned each oil change. 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] 300cd no-start hell
Tests as having a full charge. Jumpering the battery cable to the solenoid also produced nothing but a click. There are three battery cables, in effect. So you've proven that one of them is OK. The other two are just as important. (The third one is under the car, from frame to tranny housing.) -- 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] 300cd no-start hell
If it just clicks check the battery cables first. Next step check the battery. Lee Einer wrote: Well, I went out to replace the glow plugs on my wife's benz, in front of our home where it has sat for two weeks because it would not start. Special-ordered glow plugs from auto-zone x2 because they got me the wrong plugs the first time out. Discovered to my dismay that some asshole hit the car last night and took off. Anyway, reamed all the glow plug ports, replaced the glow plugs, and reconnected the injector lines. Cranked three times, no start due to air in the lines, fourth time, a click and nothing else. Brand new battery. Tests as having a full charge. Jumpering the battery cable to the solenoid also produced nothing but a click. WTF? What is the next step? and howinthehell do you get at the starter on a 300CD? Looks fairly inaccessible from both top and bottom of the engine compartment. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] bonding with the 300SD
On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:26:42 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Darn! I'd about forgotten those -- and ther was only one way you could get that canister in/out - and it involved tipping it just enough to pour hot oil down your arm. We had a 1972 220D/8, which I really enjoyed. The only thing that keeps me from getting another is the old filter cannister. I think the oil cannister did get me a job once, though. The day before I drove from Sacramento, CA, to San Luis Obispo, I changed the oil on our car. During the interview, the owner noticed the black under my finger nails and asked about it. I think he felt comfortable hiring me because he knew I could work with my hands. Don't remind me of the other things I've forgotten (besides getting me addicted to the three pointed start). Herman was our first Benz. And yes, I'm addicted, too. 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
[MBZ] my god this is a nice car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-LOW-MILEAGE-1967-MERCEDES-200-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ150210192649QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] my god this is a nice car
Sure is. I'd pass on the A/C kit though, I doubt it really has the power to spare for it. Allan On Jan 26, 2008, at 3:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-LOW- MILEAGE-1967-MERCEDES-200- DIESEL_W0QQitemZ150210192649QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Auto Taxes, etc.
See, like he said the taxes are used to indoctrinate the little socialists so they grow up demanding more taxes! Here in Texas we have no income tax, so the school districts get to assess property taxes. --R LWB250 wrote: Actually, the bulk of the property taxes go to schools. At least they used to. I lived north of Milwaukee, right on the lake, in Port Washington. Over 80% of our property taxes went to fund local schools, and we didn't have a problem with that. That being said, the mil rate that was used to calculate taxes was the killer. ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
C'mon now, I know you lust in your heart for the next 115 Just as I lust for a 116 diesel. Your right, but there's room in the driveway! I know someone on another list with a '72 220D that I want to buy. It would be neat to have a car from my birth year, but a nice '75 or '76 300D is more powerful. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, 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] my god this is a nice car
Is it just me or should the rear axle be moved back 6 or 8 inches, and some bigger wheels/tires fitted, to make it look right? I guess it is a bit late to make those suggestions to the Benz design group... --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-LOW-MILEAGE-1967-MERCEDES-200-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ150210192649QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ 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] 300cd no-start hell
Yeah -- make sure that ground strap is attached, it goes down on the tranny below the firewall. I had a similar problem a few years ago, was at the battery shop getting the battery checked as it was only working intermittently, and when I went to crank it the guy saw the sparks jumping down there. A quick turn on the bolt and all was well. --R Jim Cathey wrote: Tests as having a full charge. Jumpering the battery cable to the solenoid also produced nothing but a click. There are three battery cables, in effect. So you've proven that one of them is OK. The other two are just as important. (The third one is under the car, from frame to tranny housing.) -- 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] bonding with the 300SD
Kevin Kraly wrote: It would be neat to have a car from my birth year, but a nice '75 or '76 300D is more powerful. A few years ago I could have had three 1972s for $400. Ok to decent looking cars too, don't know what it would have taken to get them running. A 108 SEL 4.5, a 108 SE 4.5, and a 280 (114 or /8?). Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1980 mercedes 450 sel v8 - $650
No affiliation, etc. It is close enough that I could take a look, but I am not a mechanic. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 298k 1980 mercedes 450 sel v8 - $650 Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008-01-23, 11:05AM EST mercedes 450 sel, v8. silver with blue leather interior. body straight, no rust, interior all good, though beginning to mold, needs paint and fuel system parts, has been sitting for a couple of years. All door/window rubber is in poor condition and needs replacement. can start and hear run. odometer is at 136k mi. clear title. Would like to see someone take it and do a restoration. Make me an offer call 904 534-7148. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '84 300d problems....
hello, my name is trey. i'm from ardmore, oklahoma and just happened to come across your website while looking around on eBay for some parts to my mercedes. i bought my '84 300d from a guy in edmond about 6 months ago and have been somewhat pleased with it since then. the only thing that has me unhappy is what i'm assuming is a vacuum problem. about 2 months ago i noticed that my car wouldn't die when i turned the key off. so i began popping the hood and just killing it like that. well over time this got more and more annoying so i ended up ordering a vacuum pump from the guy that i'd purchased the car from and had my dad help me to install it. this seemed to help somewhat for a little while. however, within the past month i've noticed that the problem is back. along with not dying when i turn the key off, i've also noticed that the locks are hesitant to lock and unlock when the key is turned in the door, the air conditioner / heater tends to go from blowing really hard to hardly at all and that braking has become very hard to do. but the only thing is, sometimes these problems exist and other times they don't. so i didn't know if there is possible a vacuum line leak or what? anyway, if you have any suggestions or advice, i would greatly appreciate it. thank you, trey ___ 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] bonding with the 300SD
A 108 SEL 4.5, a 108 SE 4.5, and a 280 (114 or /8?). No shortage of power there with any of those cars! Is the 4.5L engine any different than that in the later W116 450SE/SEL? A friend of mine had a nice '74 450SEL a few years back which seems to be quite rare these days, at least for one that's isn't trashed. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, 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
[MBZ] Fuel vacuum again?
Few months ago I reported that a fuel tank was imploded due to vent having been stopped up? That was repaired, tank was replaced, crushed fuel sending unit replaced and lines were blown out. Tonight I was concerned. I returned from a little road trip and stopped for fuel. I haven't actually had to buy fuel in a month since I had the tank replaced. The suctin in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge woosh sound of sucking air. Any thoughts? T ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
Yeah, it's not venting! Barry (ducking) BTW What model was this? The suction in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge woosh sound of sucking air. Any thoughts? ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
Timothy Robinson wrote: Any thoughts? Is the tank vent clear? You might want to get a spare cap and drill it, or take off the cap gasket until you get this fixed. (if you don't want another crumpled tank) You should not be able to pull a vacuum on the tank via the fuel lines under the hood. As long as you can do that, so can the engine. You might want to pull up the carpet in the trunk and take a look, it would be a pity if the new tank has a crease in it already. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '84 300d problems....
The brake circuit *SHOULD* be protected from vacuum leaks in the non essential circuits like the locks, climate control, engine stop, etc. I'd check for vacuum at the pump and work my way down to the brake booster. It is possible that a cracked brake booster could cause the whole mess, but you'd want to be very sure about that diagnosis before going to the expense and bother of replacing it. (OTOH, the vac pump was probably a great deal of expense and bother too) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fuel vacuum again?
1985 300D The amount of vacuum that was in the tank... OY! I can understand how the previous tank was collapsed to 1/2 it's volume. I just can't figure how the vent is stopped again as it was just clear. Wonder if it's hurt to leave the fuel filler cap slightly open until I get a chance to check it out? (Sure can't afford to crunch another tank!) T From: Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:53:18 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel vacuum again? Yeah, it's not venting! Barry (ducking) BTW What model was this? The suction in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge woosh sound of sucking air. Any thoughts? ___ 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] my god this is a nice car
The W110 had 13 wheels stock, yeah they are small. Hard to get proper tires for them too. On Jan 26, 2008, at 6:43 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Is it just me or should the rear axle be moved back 6 or 8 inches, and some bigger wheels/tires fitted, to make it look right? I guess it is a bit late to make those suggestions to the Benz design group... --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-LOW- MILEAGE-1967-MERCEDES-200- DIESEL_W0QQitemZ150210192649QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQ QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ 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] '84 300d problems....
know if there is possible a vacuum line leak or what? You have an intermittent (and getting worse) vacuum leak. Classic. If you do not have a MityVac (or equivalent), you need to get one, then start dividing and conquering the various vacuum systems. Start with the locks. As a test, remove the yellow hose from the vacuum supply cluster under the hood and put a golf tee in the rubber to cork it off. Then get back to us. -- 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] Fuel vacuum again?
The suction in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge woosh sound of sucking air. So, exactly what did you do to CURE the original problem? Did you replace the vent valve? -- 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] '84 300d problems....
...remove the yellow hose... I suppose I should mention that this will take the vacuum door lock system down! It's usually the first culprit to check, well before you replace a vacuum pump. -- 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] Wagon overload, you asked for it..
Yeah I was amazed when I moved to Minnesota and first saw this - amazed that it's legal! I would sometimes, on my drive back from school, see a mail carrier doing about 60 down a curvy mountain road driving from the passenger seat. Mitch wrote: Around here, they sit in the passenger seat while driving. ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
Jim, Just purchased the car last summer and didn't even drive it until about September. The fuel gauge didn't work. No big deal as I just made it a habit of topping it off regularly. Average one leg of day's commute is about 27-30 miles. I ran out of fuel... but was suprised when it only took 8 gallons to fill the tank. Repeat of same... I discovered the tank was imploded to like 1/2 it's volume. The previous owner admitted that he thought someone had used the car at one time to smuggle drugs (seriously, that's what he thought as he'd discovered the tank had been crushed in to make room for a big ole sack of dope.) Anyway, it was obvious that vent was clogged. I wound up replacing the tank and broken sending unit. Was good as new. Indie said the vent was clear. It was only this afternoon when filling the tank I discovered the great vacuum in the tank and became concerned could the vent be stopped up again. T (Told you the long story... because as I'd written before, I got the care super cheap 'cause the previous owner had discovered the tank which he didn't disclose at sale.) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:13:04 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel vacuum again? The suction in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge woosh sound of sucking air. So, exactly what did you do to CURE the original problem? Did you replace the vent valve? -- 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] Wagon overload, you asked for it..
Yes, I am required to drive on the wrong side of the road to deliver papers. If I refused, I'd be fired. As for unsafe: I do it as safely as I can, unlike almost every other paper delivery drive I have ever seen - maniacs. The fact that they are paid by paper delivered, and not the hour adds to the problem. Brian On Jan 19, 2008 7:07 AM, Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:41:14 -0800, you wrote: You were a paper chucker, Kaleb? I'm doing some of that currently. Love that I'm required to drive on the wrong side of the road for my job, but I signed a document promising that I won't do anything unsafe or illegal in the course of my employment. Brian Who requires you to drive in an unsafe manor? Who will be responsible for any accident you are in or cause? Your employer has at least attempted to distance him self from liability. Do you have a whole bunch of insurance? Have you notified your insurance company you are using the car during the course of business? In an unsafe manor? -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 20Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, Cleveland Ohio 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 89 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 ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
I have heard stories of wasps mudding up the vent on diesel fuel tanks, could be repeatable because some bees home back to the same place again and again. Or if you drive over freshly irrigated ground, you might be clogging the vent, which hangs down at the front center of the tank and has a little screen unit on it about 3/4 inch diameter. Good luck, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles In a message dated 1/26/2008 8:57:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was only this afternoon when filling the tank I discovered the great vacuum in the tank and became concerned could the vent be stopped up again. **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025 48) ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
I even considered if water might have gotten into the vent line and perhaps frozen. Was in 20s tonight when I fueled. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:02 EST To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel vacuum again? I have heard stories of wasps mudding up the vent on diesel fuel tanks, could be repeatable because some bees home back to the same place again and again. Or if you drive over freshly irrigated ground, you might be clogging the vent, which hangs down at the front center of the tank and has a little screen unit on it about 3/4 inch diameter. Good luck, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles In a message dated 1/26/2008 8:57:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was only this afternoon when filling the tank I discovered the great vacuum in the tank and became concerned could the vent be stopped up again. **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300 025 48) ___ 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] Fuel vacuum again?
Anyway, it was obvious that vent was clogged. I wound up replacing the tank and broken sending unit. Was good as new. Indie said the vent was clear. The vent is a double-acting valve. Perhaps you should replace it? Certainly check it out. -- 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
