Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows Vista - how copy a DVD?

2008-09-18 Thread Jeff Zedic
Why worry bout copy protection?? Get CloneCD/DVD, it'll copy anything!

Zedic
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Re: [MBZ] Rust Removal Using Electrolysis

2008-09-18 Thread Christopher McCann
My friend did this but used molasses instead of Super Washing Soda. It worked 
great. I bet the soda is cheaper than molasses.

Thanks!

CM


Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some of the listers have used this 
process -- here is a little tutorial 
on a couple of methods.  One is by a (gasp!) Land Rover guy but is very 
detailed.

--R

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/09/rust_removal_using_electr.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890

links to
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/rust-removal-using-electrolysis-63065.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

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Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

2008-09-18 Thread Ralph W
On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:

 I cant believe you could even find a used engine at any price.


car-parts.com has some listed but most are $2k and above. I have heard that
new heads are very expensive. $3k or more. If anybody comes across a cheap
head or engine please let me know. I'm in no hurry at this point.

RW
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Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley

Hey Ralph, are you here in Michigan?
All of a sudden, that 190DT with the blown B2 piston, leaky heater core, and 
cracked windshield looks like a bargain at $1025. Too bad I didn't bid on it 
last spring.

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[MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread John Robbins
Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15 
people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.

Just trying to make sure plans work out..

John


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[MBZ] 300SD RV

2008-09-18 Thread John Robbins
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/843946469.html


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Re: [MBZ] 300SD RV

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:24 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/843946469.html

That's horrifying.  Lovely weld job in the picture of the new rear
window and fuel filler... or is that just a big fat bead of silicone
holding everything together back there?

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] '90 300D update - What to do now?

2008-09-18 Thread Ralph W
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


 Hey Ralph, are you here in Michigan?
 All of a sudden, that 190DT with the blown B2 piston, leaky heater core,
 and
 cracked windshield looks like a bargain at $1025. Too bad I didn't bid on
 it
 last spring.

 Yes, I'm north of Detroit.
-- 
Ralph Wasserbaech
2001 E320 wagon
1990 300D
1987 300TD
1983 300CD
1983 300TD (parts car)
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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Rusty Cullens
We're still at 15 and holding. If anyone else wants to come just let me 
know.

Rusty Cullens
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Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?


 Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15
 people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.

 Just trying to make sure plans work out..

 John


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Re: [MBZ] 300SD RV

2008-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
You gotta admit though that it is a rather engaging corruption.

--R

Alex Chamberlain wrote:
 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:24 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   
 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/843946469.html
 

 That's horrifying.  Lovely weld job in the picture of the new rear
 window and fuel filler... or is that just a big fat bead of silicone
 holding everything together back there?

 Alex

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[MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
That Charlie, he's just a piece of work


  BIG WHEEL BENZ THE RULES



http://www.nypost.com/seven/09182008/news/regionalnews/big_wheel_benz_the_rules_129646.htm

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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Luther
What date?

Rusty Cullens wrote:
 We're still at 15 and holding. If anyone else wants to come just let me 
 know.

 Rusty Cullens
 BuyMBparts, Inc.
 Tel 1-800-741-5252
 Fax   770-454-9745

 - Original Message - 
 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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 Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:50 AM
 Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?


   
 Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15
 people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.

 Just trying to make sure plans work out..

 John
 

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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Rusty Cullens
Looking at 10/18 right now


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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?


 What date?
 
 Rusty Cullens wrote:
 We're still at 15 and holding. If anyone else wants to come just let me 
 know.

 Rusty Cullens
 BuyMBparts, Inc.
 Tel 1-800-741-5252
 Fax   770-454-9745

 - Original Message - 
 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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 Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:50 AM
 Subject: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?


   
 Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15
 people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.

 Just trying to make sure plans work out..

 John
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Bills car

2008-09-18 Thread MG
OK going down the list.
Squealing belt probably not tight enough.
Air direction could be sticking vent flaps or maybe the controller has 
some of those cold solder joints and needs to be resoldered.
Fast idle need to check for some sticking in the linkages. Remember I 
did find some problems there already but am not too happy with all that yet.
That weird shift problem I don't really know. It didn't happen on the 
short test drive I did but that means nothing. It could be a part of 
that whole linkage problem. If the throttle cable is at just the right 
place, meaning not adjusted correctly, it may be causing that.

The mirrors are held to the mechanism with a ball and socket system. It 
is plastic and if not broken should just snap back into place. Trying to 
manually adjust the mirror to make up for a broken motor can pop it 
loose. I found out on mine that there is not too much you can fix on 
those other then to try and oil them and if that doesn't do it then put 
a new motor system in.

Now the paper hitting the fan sounds like something that happens right 
after the Sh** hits the fan. So we probably need to find out what causes 
that first.

The dome light is a tracing job to find out where the break is. Could be 
a bulb, the switches in the rear door frames or a wire somewhere. You 
have checked the fuses right?

So since loose belt will wear more and more every time the AC is in use 
even if you don't hear it squealing so that needs to be done soon or you 
need to leave the AC off till it is done. Not something I want to think 
about during the day with the sun nice and bright. Then again winter is 
coming so you don't have to put up with the heat for too long. Riiight..

The fast idle and linkage sounds like the big thing I would want to 
tackle first. We need to plan for a good long afternoon for that. The 
las time I was up there I just didn't have enough time to do much but a 
rough fix. The shifting problem may be taken care of at the same time. 
If it isn't then Continental imports is just a bit down the road and I'm 
pretty sure that they have enough experience to be able to figure it out 
if it isn't just the cable adjustment.

I don't know on yours if the valves need to be adjusted or if it has the 
self adjusting ones. The valves being out of adjustment can cause poor 
mileage, I know cause I need to do mine some time real soon. The other 
thing to check is for dragging brakes. There again I just redid the rear 
brakes on mine as one of the calipers was bad. They only had about 
40,000 miles on them and the right one started to drag. Got replacements 
for free and checked the parking brakes at the same time. Good thing I 
did as the left shoes were delaminating. Could have come loose entirely 
and caused some problems there. I do so not want to replace any more MB 
parking brake shoes! It took me just over 1/2 hr per side to do them. I 
used to do a complete rear brake job in an hour including honing and 
rebuilding the cylinders and machining the drums. I hate that God 
forsaken misogynous illegitimate offspring of a syphilitic whore who 
designed the system to hold the shoes to the backing plate. Enough I'm done.

Meanwhile back at the park;
So let me know when you can get a chance to come down and I can play 
with some of the simple things that need fixing on your car.

Manfred



Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:59:37 -0400
From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED]


My thoughts exactly on the 'gas' cap.  While hat might have been a
  factor,
the car is not running as it should.  AC issues [for my nephew] include
squealing belt at idle and air direction not being well controlled,
  even
with new accumulators under there.  It is having a tendency toward a
  fast
idle some of the time.  Shift is flaring 2-3, 2-3 [yes it usually does
  it
twice],3-4.  Other than that just little stuff - mirror not properly
connected to the mechanism, paper that hits the fan much of the time,
  rear
dome light not operational.  Mostly the shift and idle
  difficulties/poor
mileage are what I am concerned about.
BillR

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[MBZ] ouch

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Wouldn't want to be this pedestrian:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osRiKB23fJE

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[MBZ] Squeaky wheel - literally W123

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Here I go again - milking you for all you're worth.

When I turn the steering wheel (e.g., for parallel parking), this causes a
doleful squeaking noise, sort of like a constipated old female cat with
laryngitis.  Car is a 1983 300TD.

Where is the lube point?  What sort of oil/spray should I apply?  The car
sat for a long time, so perhaps there is some corrosion somewhere?  The
noise hasn't diminished with use, however.

TIA,

Andrew
1983 300TD
318 K miles
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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Baloney.

No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 1:33 PM, Rich Thomas 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 That Charlie, he's just a piece of work


  BIG WHEEL BENZ THE RULES




 http://www.nypost.com/seven/09182008/news/regionalnews/big_wheel_benz_the_rules_129646.htm

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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 2:34 PM, andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Baloney.

 No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.

From the pic it is a 300SEL, which is easily worth that much if it
runs and drives.

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] Squeaky wheel - literally W123

2008-09-18 Thread R A Bennell
Can you tell if the noise is coming from within the passenger compartment? We 
had a Taurus that did that a number
of years back and it was a disk under the steering wheel that was related to 
electrical contact for the cruise
control switches in the steering wheel. I pulled the wheel and lubed it with 
something (not sure what now) and it
was fine thereafter. No idea if your era MB has anything similar.

Randy

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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:32 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Squeaky wheel - literally W123


Here I go again - milking you for all you're worth.

When I turn the steering wheel (e.g., for parallel parking), this causes a
doleful squeaking noise, sort of like a constipated old female cat with
laryngitis.  Car is a 1983 300TD.

Where is the lube point?  What sort of oil/spray should I apply?  The car
sat for a long time, so perhaps there is some corrosion somewhere?  The
noise hasn't diminished with use, however.

TIA,

Andrew
1983 300TD
318 K miles
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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread R A Bennell
Quck, call the guy who wrote the story and offer to sell him your wagon.

Randy

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Baloney.

No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 1:33 PM, Rich Thomas 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 That Charlie, he's just a piece of work


  BIG WHEEL BENZ THE RULES




 http://www.nypost.com/seven/09182008/news/regionalnews/big_wheel_benz_the_rules_129646.htm

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Re: [MBZ] ouch

2008-09-18 Thread Bill R
Something like that could ruin your whole day!  Hope he is ok.
BillR


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Wouldn't want to be this pedestrian:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osRiKB23fJE

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Re: [MBZ] Ike pix

2008-09-18 Thread George Larribeau
Broken Gas lines are always a problem , a 38KV powerline can make a wet log 
light right up ...

GL
Dallas


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 Broken gas pipes and electrical wires due to shifting walls, etc.?

 On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 9:51 PM, andrew strasfogel
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 Shattering photos - thanks.
 What i don't fully comprehend is the gas explosions and fires.  How do 
 they
 occur in the  midst of a deluge?


 -- 
 OK Don, KD5NRO
 Norman, OK
 There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.
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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Alex Chamberlain
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 2:34 PM, andrew strasfogel
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Baloney.

 No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.

 From the pic it is a 300SEL, which is easily worth that much if it
 runs and drives.


A 300SEL 4.5, I meant.  Of course a 6.3 is worth that much or probably
more, too!

Re the 600, I'm amused to see that the Wikipedia page on it claims
that the hydraulic system for the locks, windows, etc. ran at a
pressure of 150 bar.

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
150 BAR!?

Wilton

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 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Alex Chamberlain
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 2:34 PM, andrew strasfogel
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Baloney.
 
  No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.
 
  From the pic it is a 300SEL, which is easily worth that much if it
  runs and drives.
 
 
 A 300SEL 4.5, I meant.  Of course a 6.3 is worth that much or probably
 more, too!
 
 Re the 600, I'm amused to see that the Wikipedia page on it claims
 that the hydraulic system for the locks, windows, etc. ran at a
 pressure of 150 bar.
 
 Alex
 
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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
who all is coming?

Rusty Cullens wrote:
 We're still at 15 and holding. If anyone else wants to come just let me 
 know.
 
 Rusty Cullens
 BuyMBparts, Inc.
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 Fax   770-454-9745
 
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 Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15
 people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.

 Just trying to make sure plans work out..

 John


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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
i might come over, if my social calender allows it

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:

 who all is coming?

 Rusty Cullens wrote:
  We're still at 15 and holding. If anyone else wants to come just let me
  know.
 
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  Does anyone know if more people RSVP's for the RustyQ?  Last I heard 15
  people had signed up and Rusty wanted 25.
 
  Just trying to make sure plans work out..
 
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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 150 BAR!?


Not that I know much about hydraulics---but isn't that within the
range of possibility for aircraft systems?  Just seems a little
overengineered for a car, but then overengineering is what the 600 was
all about.

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] ouch

2008-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
WOW

Mitch Haley wrote:
 Wouldn't want to be this pedestrian:
 
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[MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Nick Gilles
Hi all,

OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running very well
in my tractors and skid loaders.  I get the bright idea to look for diesel
cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for).  I started with the
VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle.  A friend suggested looking into
Mercedes diesels.  



I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars.  I find a S350, very
reasonable price, very nice condition.  I win the bid, get it home and then
find out I bought a rod bender!

 

I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a shot.  It
runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil.  Body  interior in
great shape.

 

I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about 10-1, horror
stories to good stories with the S350's.  I'd sure like to hear from others,
good or bad.  Keep it or sell it while I can!

Thanks

Nick in Wi

 

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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Tyler Backman
Personally, I'd sell it and buy something with an OM602 engine. If the  
engine goes while you own it, you'll lose your investment as the car  
will become almost worthless.

There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine  
replaced with an updated one.

Sincerely,
Tyler William H Backman
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel

On Sep 18, 2008, at 10:32 AM, Nick Gilles wrote:

 Hi all,

 OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running  
 very well
 in my tractors and skid loaders.  I get the bright idea to look for  
 diesel
 cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for).  I started  
 with the
 VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle.  A friend suggested looking  
 into
 Mercedes diesels.



 I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars.  I find a S350, very
 reasonable price, very nice condition.  I win the bid, get it home  
 and then
 find out I bought a rod bender!



 I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a  
 shot.  It
 runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil.  Body   
 interior in
 great shape.



 I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about  
 10-1, horror
 stories to good stories with the S350's.  I'd sure like to hear from  
 others,
 good or bad.  Keep it or sell it while I can!

 Thanks

 Nick in Wi



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Re: [MBZ] ouch

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Ya, getting hit by a car is one thing, but having a tumbling SUV roll over you??
I'm afraid he may have been squished.
Mitch.

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
 WOW
 
 Mitch Haley wrote:
 Wouldn't want to be this pedestrian:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osRiKB23fJE


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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Tyler Backman wrote:

 There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine  
 replaced with an updated one.

Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car.
If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a 
gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your 
fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Tyler Backman wrote:

 There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine
 replaced with an updated one.

 Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the 
 car.
 If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a
 gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your
 fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.

Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master.  ;)

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
he is?

Alex Chamberlain wrote:
 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Tyler Backman wrote:

 There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine
 replaced with an updated one.
 Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the 
 car.
 If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a
 gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your
 fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.
 
 Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master.  ;)
 
 Alex
 
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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
He's a democrat politician tax evader living in subsidized housing, it 
is worth whatever he says it is (not for tax purposes however).

--R

andrew strasfogel wrote:
 Baloney.

 No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.

 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 1:33 PM, Rich Thomas 
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 That Charlie, he's just a piece of work


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[MBZ] euro CE

2008-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-CE-1992-Mercedes-300CE-Excellent-Condition-300-CE-2DR_W0QQitemZ110290798672QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: [MBZ] Squeaky wheel - literally W123

2008-09-18 Thread Tom Hargrave
Slipping power steering belt.

Thanks, Tom
256-656-1924

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Sent: 9/18/08 4:32 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Squeaky wheel - literally W123

Here I go again - milking you for all you're worth.

When I turn the steering wheel (e.g., for parallel parking), this causes
a
doleful squeaking noise, sort of like a constipated old female cat with
laryngitis.  Car is a 1983 300TD.

Where is the lube point?  What sort of oil/spray should I apply?  The
car
sat for a long time, so perhaps there is some corrosion somewhere?  The
noise hasn't diminished with use, however.

TIA,

Andrew
1983 300TD
318 K miles
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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread OK Don
Ummm   -   that was only the oil pan ---

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 he is?


 Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master.  ;)



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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Aircraft brake systems 3000 psi = 204 bar; stainless steel tubing.

Wilton

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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble


 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
  150 BAR!?
 

 Not that I know much about hydraulics---but isn't that within the
 range of possibility for aircraft systems?  Just seems a little
 overengineered for a car, but then overengineering is what the 600 was
 all about.

 Alex

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[MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-09-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin


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1984 Lincoln mark vii turbo diesel, powered by BMW , yes this was a
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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
192 kmi on my 91 350SDL; same engine as S350.  'Gonna keep driving it and
enjoying it as long as I can.

Wilton

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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:32 PM
Subject: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan


 Hi all,

 OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running very well
 in my tractors and skid loaders.  I get the bright idea to look for diesel
 cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for).  I started with the
 VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle.  A friend suggested looking into
 Mercedes diesels.



 I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars.  I find a S350, very
 reasonable price, very nice condition.  I win the bid, get it home and
then
 find out I bought a rod bender!



 I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a shot.  It
 runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil.  Body  interior
in
 great shape.



 I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about 10-1,
horror
 stories to good stories with the S350's.  I'd sure like to hear from
others,
 good or bad.  Keep it or sell it while I can!

 Thanks

 Nick in Wi



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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Maybe I should remember that?

Wilton

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Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan


 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Tyler Backman wrote:
 
  There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine
  replaced with an updated one.
 
  Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on
the car.
  If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each,
and a
  gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross
your
  fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.

 Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master.  ;)

 Alex

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Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
 http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/845143695.html


I just love it when they advertise it in field fresh condition, including 
headlamp height grass in front of it. And what decade was this car last used as 
a daily driver?

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[MBZ] Sunil

2008-09-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Sunil, what's the latest?  Let us hear from ya.

Wilton

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Re: [MBZ] Sunil

2008-09-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
I think he is taking his turn in urology. He is busy, up to his elbows in
... well, never mind.

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 Sunil, what's the latest?  Let us hear from ya.

 Wilton

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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
I thought you were going to be head cook and sweaty guy.

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Re: [MBZ] euro CE

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-CE-1992-Mercedes-300CE-Excellent-Condition-300-CE-2DR_W0QQitemZ110290798672QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Autocheck says it was involved in a front end crash (no damage) in 2003.
Too bad Sunil isn't in Columbus to check it out for us.
Nice euro lamps.
Funny the last two mileage readings are over a year apart and 1,000 miles 
different.



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05/12/2000  BEDFORD, OH 
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06/05/2000  OH  
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06/05/2000  OH  
Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
06/17/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:1803848013)
06/22/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH 
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10/10/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/11/2001  BRECKSVILLE, OH 
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Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
 http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/845143695.html


 I just love it when they advertise it in field fresh condition, including
 headlamp height grass in front of it. And what decade was this car last used 
 as
 a daily driver?


My gas Mark VII has better paint, but the grass does catch up with the
body quickly when I don't drive it for a few days and the air springs
leak down.  The one in the CL ad is probably best as a parts car for
some nut with a BMW 524td or Vixen motorhome...

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Loren Faeth
150 bar is about 2100 to 2200 psi.  That was common for hydraulic 
systems in the 40s and 50s.  A lot of hydraulics run up to 3000PSI 
now.  I have no idea what pressures the 600 ran.  I'd guess 2000 PSI 
for the suspension is within reason.  Windows may run a lower 
pressure, so as not to clip the pope's hand or head.

At 05:44 PM 9/18/2008, you wrote:
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  150 BAR!?
 

Not that I know much about hydraulics---but isn't that within the
range of possibility for aircraft systems?  Just seems a little
overengineered for a car, but then overengineering is what the 600 was
all about.

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, i am pretty sweaty

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:10 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I thought you were going to be head cook and sweaty guy.

 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  i might come over, if my social calender allows it
 



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Re: [MBZ] RustyQ -- Going to happen or no?

2008-09-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
Lots to be said for being a sweaty cook -- you don't have to marinade as
often if you occasionally lean over the grill.

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:20 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 yes, i am pretty sweaty

 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:10 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

  I thought you were going to be head cook and sweaty guy.




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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread LarryT
So, that's all that's needed?  New rods, bearings and gaskets?  No 
machining?  No pistons? Main brgs?

I recall hearing about wiring harness problems and other problems - but I 
thought the engine fix was more complicated than that -

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan


 Tyler Backman wrote:

 There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine
 replaced with an updated one.

 Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on 
 the car.
 If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and 
 a
 gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross 
 your
 fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.

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[MBZ] 300SD RV

2008-09-18 Thread Dan Weeks

On Sep 18, 2008, at 4:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 You gotta admit though that it is a rather engaging corruption.

 --R

Conceptually, it's VERY engaging. I had a vanagon Westfalia  
Turbodiesel until very recently, (which I lived in a couple months a  
year on multithousand mile business trips) when it blew its second  
engine. I also have a 300SD. I loved the Westy, but wished that it  
had Mercedes diesel power, as the VW diesel engine, while a good  
little mill, just isn't durable enough to run wide open constantly  
pushing that big 2-ton box around. about 100k is about all you can  
get out of them, usually with a headgasket and IP rebuild thrown in  
there at least. I'd love some sort of a small Mercedes RV--the  
sprinter is just too big and truck-like for my liking. If done  
nicely, I might have been interested in buying this one to replace  
the Westy, but it's a real backyard sawzall-and-caulking-gun hack  
job, and the slide-in camper is beat to hell and a cheap one besides.  
One might make a real nice one by fusing an airstream bambi body to a  
MBZ 300TD chassis, I would think.

As I say, I'd love to have a 300SD/TD/SDL based camper, but only done  
really nicely,.

I tried to figure a way to install a 617 engine and trans in a  
vanagon, but it's just too big and heavy.

Dan

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Re: [MBZ] euro CE

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey can someone give me a Carfax for my new car??
WDBAB93AODN16892

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 7:45 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
 
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-CE-1992-Mercedes-300CE-Excellent-Condition-300-CE-2DR_W0QQitemZ110290798672QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 Autocheck says it was involved in a front end crash (no damage) in
 2003.
 Too bad Sunil isn't in Columbus to check it out for us.
 Nice euro lamps.
 Funny the last two mileage readings are over a year apart and 1,000 miles
 different.



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 04/28/2000  BEDFORD, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:1803759385)
 05/12/2000  BEDFORD, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:1803786930)
 06/05/2000  OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
 06/05/2000  OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
 06/17/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:1803848013)
 06/22/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
 10/10/2000  BRECKSVILLE, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
 10/11/2001  BRECKSVILLE, OH
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION 

Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not unlike those fine Republican Palins who are refusing to cooperate with
the Troopergate investigators.

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Rich Thomas 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 He's a democrat politician tax evader living in subsidized housing, it
 is worth whatever he says it is (not for tax purposes however).

 --R

 andrew strasfogel wrote:
  Baloney.
 
  No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.
 
  On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 1:33 PM, Rich Thomas 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 
  That Charlie, he's just a piece of work
 
 
   BIG WHEEL BENZ THE RULES
 
 
 
 
 
 http://www.nypost.com/seven/09182008/news/regionalnews/big_wheel_benz_the_rules_129646.htm
 
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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
What setup are you using to make  your biodiesel, and out of what?

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 10:02 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 So, that's all that's needed?  New rods, bearings and gaskets?  No
 machining?  No pistons? Main brgs?

 I recall hearing about wiring harness problems and other problems - but I
 thought the engine fix was more complicated than that -

 Thx --
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 - Original Message -
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 Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:06 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan


  Tyler Backman wrote:
 
  There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine
  replaced with an updated one.
 
  Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on
  the car.
  If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and
  a
  gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross
  your
  fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it.
 
  Mitch.
 
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[MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Andrew.
Vin missing a digit? 17 characters?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

At 10:41 PM 9/18/2008, you wrote:
Hey can someone give me a Carfax for my new car??
WDBAB93AODN16892


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Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Try this:  WDBAB 93A ODN 016892
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 10:46 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:

 Andrew.
 Vin missing a digit? 17 characters?
 Fred Moir
 Lynn MA

 At 10:41 PM 9/18/2008, you wrote:
 Hey can someone give me a Carfax for my new car??
 WDBAB93AODN16892


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Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
They made you smog it last month and it's got 318k on it?

  Report Run Date: 2008-09-18 23:15:28.173 EDT
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VIN:WDBAB93A0DN016892
Year:   1983
Make:   Mercedes-Benz
Model:  300 Series 300TD
Style/Body: Wagon 4D

Class:  Upscale - Luxury
Engine: 3.0L I5 FI
Country of Assembly:Germany
Vehicle Age:25 year(s)
Last Reported
Odometer Reading:   318,000
This vehicle's AutoCheck Score
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Report Run Date: 2008-09-18 23:15:28.173 EDT
Vehicle: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300TD (WDBAB93A0DN016892)
Event date  LocationOdometer readingData Source Details
07/29/1987  TX  
42,747
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
06/01/1995  DALLAS, TX  
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/1996  DALLAS, TX  
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/1997  DALLAS, TX  
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/16/1998  DALLAS, TX  
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:016602892) (Lien 
Reported)
10/28/1998  BELLA VISTA, AR 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:04019836897)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
11/12/1998  BELLA VISTA, AR 
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:04019836897)
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
11/02/1999  BELLA VISTA, AR 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/18/2000  BELLA VISTA, AR 
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/13/2002  BELLA VISTA, AR 
Motor Vehicle 

Re: [MBZ] Charlie's Benz gets him in trouble

2008-09-18 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew,

Well, just call Rangel's office and offer him $xK and you'll take  
care of the $5K parking fee.

Looks like a nice car.  You could then donate it to the MBCA EF  to  
get a taxable deduction  Last one went for about $5,400 on and  
eBay auction to benefit the Educational Foundation

Just a thought.  And relieve Senator Rangel of one problem...

Take care,

Chuck
Phoenix AZ

On Sep 18, 2008, at 2:34 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:

 Baloney.

 No 1972 Mercedes sedan (other than a 600) is worth $12 K.


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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

2008-09-18 Thread Jim Cathey
 So, that's all that's needed?  New rods, bearings and gaskets?  No
 machining?  No pistons? Main brgs?

Sure.  IF the rods haven't bent yet and started ovaling the block.
Big if.

-- Jim


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