Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
-- Original message -- From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From a dead stop of you really mash the pedal it'll squirm to the right so hard you'd think it was an inline engine... My 2.4L 4 cylinder HHR can be very rude when it shifts to 2nd at W.O.T. Don't do it on wet road! Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 2.4L 4 cylinder HHR can be very rude when it shifts to 2nd at W.O.T. Don't do it on wet road! Are ABS and traction control standard on that thing? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not Standard. I have it on mine. Very helpful in winter! Turn off the traction control and it's almost undrivable. With ecxeption of POS rotors, car has been good for 35Kmi I had to replace the rotors on Mom's 2004 Classic (Malibu) this spring because they were rusting and layers were flaking off the braking surfaces. I had my choice of original style vibration damping rotors for $60-80 each or the cheap solid ones for $30 each. The original rotors were very fuzzy on the edges, with layers of metal rusting and expanding, looked like the edge of a soggy phone book. Solid rotors just get some surface rust on the edges over the years. I put solid rotors on the car, the brakes don't howl, and I expect the rotors to wear out, not fall apart like the OE rotors did. 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] OT: Another trip another rental
Not Standard. I have it on mine. Very helpful in winter! Turn off the traction control and it's almost undrivable. With ecxeption of POS rotors, car has been good for 35Kmi Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 2.4L 4 cylinder HHR can be very rude when it shifts to 2nd at W.O.T. Don't do it on wet road! Are ABS and traction control standard on that thing? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] FOR SALE 14 Bundts
Hey Rolf! Congratulations on your success !! You must have a great eye for bargains! A $1000 in one month is amazing! Do you recall what the top selling item was? So - guess I'll be looking for wheels on CL! Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts That is a steal. I paid $250 for my wheels but I got a NIB never mounted spare which is probably worth 2x what I paid for all 5. If you ever see 15 bundts keep me in mind. Craigslist is an invaluable tool, I grossed over $1000 in one month buying on CL and selling on Ebay, I was pretty proud of that. The best time to buy wheels is in the spring. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: i paid 140 for my aftermarket 15 bundts. guess 14s are worth double what 15s are worth nowadays On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could find 15 on a variety of MB's just not over here. I would love a set for my wifes car. I am quite happy with my wheels http://winmutt.com/images/benz/wheels/wheel1.jpg I even spotted them on a W126 coupe @ the Museum in Stuttgart. My only complaint is that they flex if I push it hard enough in the corners. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
Surely you jest, but I appreciate a sense of humor so it's OK. Larry - where do you live now? On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you pay less than $2/lb or pick them yourself you are keeping down the working apple pickers who need to make a living wage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effective family-owned PYO orchards? On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thx Andrew, Did you get thru Winchester by any chance? In late Summer the smell of fresh apples is overwhelmingly pleasant! We spent some time in Elkton/Harrisburg area and there's so much history there it's hard to see it all in a couple of weeks! Oh well, always good to save some for next time ;-) I'll make a note if the places you mentioned and try to include stops at them. Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Great instructions - thanks. I recommend Pomme Resaurant (www.restaurantpomme.com) in Gordonsville and a visit to Barboursville Winery. Old Culpeper was charming as well. Can't recommend our BB, as the proprietor was a bit too loony and the breakfast was strictly self-serve and mostly nonexistent! On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 4:21 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andrew, Glad you enjoyed your trip to Va. We live near Petersburg and I'm planning a trip similar to yours except I hope to take the 911. Looking at the 3rd week of Oct. If you could list in general your iteniary I'd llike to take a look and consider some of the same places? As far as F wheel bearings. They typically have a couple of sounds - one is like a roar that gets louder with speed - I can only describe it as a giant fan spinning making a giant wind noise. You may also feel a looseness when going around corners - almost like the wheel is tilting as you turn. Replacing the WBs is not a difficult job - jack the front end up and place securely on jack stands - remove the wheels/tires, remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper on and hang it to chassis with some wire. Then remove the small grease cap and you;ll see the bearing nut and the outer bearing. Remove the nut and wiggle the hub off the spindle - the outer bearing will fall out so catch it to keep it falling in the dirt. Use a screw driver to remove the inner grease seal (a new one should always be used) the inner WB can then be removed, then, with a long punch placed into the center of the hub, feel for the small ledge of the WB race (the solid part of the WB that the bearings ride upon) that portrudes into the center of the hub and slowly tap the punch and drive the ace out working your way around so it doesn't become cocked. Keep tapping until the race falls out. When I say tap, it may require more energetic hitting than that implies. Once done, flip the hub over and repeat on the inner race. Before reassembly, get a tube of appropriate grease fom the MB dealer - it comes in a tube with exactly enough to do 2 wheels - fold the tube in half to equally divide it and cut in half - you'll have a container for each wheel. Start the new races (I like to use a piece of wood and a hammer) into the hub and place grease into the center portion of the hub. Before putting the WBs into place, pack grease into all the roller pins (that's the actual WBs). Part of the grease goes into the WBs and part into the cap. There's a small copper thingie that attaches to the axle to cut down radio static - my WB kit came with new ones.(from Rusty). Slip the bearings into place and snug the nut down. This is where feel comes into play. Tighten it and test the tightness by using the tip of a scrrewdriver to move the washer back and forth. A small amount of force should be needed but you should not have to really put weight behind it. Kind of like the force to move a 10# weight. Too tight will cause the WBs to overheat and fail quickly. Next put the caliper (now's a good time to replace the brake pads) wheel /tire and you're pretty much done. Now you can do the other side ;-) Now come back and visit Va again - there's a lot to see! ;-)Good luck - Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List
Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts
I flipped 5 sets of wheels. I sold some Dodge Charger wheels to a guy in Germany and made a bundle off that. I found some nice AMG staggered wheels for real cheap and sold them on e-bay for a bundle. Those two sales made the majority of my profits. You don't work for the IRS do you? :) -Rolf LarryT wrote: Hey Rolf! Congratulations on your success !! You must have a great eye for bargains! A $1000 in one month is amazing! Do you recall what the top selling item was? So - guess I'll be looking for wheels on CL! Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts That is a steal. I paid $250 for my wheels but I got a NIB never mounted spare which is probably worth 2x what I paid for all 5. If you ever see 15 bundts keep me in mind. Craigslist is an invaluable tool, I grossed over $1000 in one month buying on CL and selling on Ebay, I was pretty proud of that. The best time to buy wheels is in the spring. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: i paid 140 for my aftermarket 15 bundts. guess 14s are worth double what 15s are worth nowadays On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could find 15 on a variety of MB's just not over here. I would love a set for my wifes car. I am quite happy with my wheels http://winmutt.com/images/benz/wheels/wheel1.jpg I even spotted them on a W126 coupe @ the Museum in Stuttgart. My only complaint is that they flex if I push it hard enough in the corners. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
Hey Andrew -- We're in Chester, a small village near I95 about 20 miles S or Richmond. It's a great place to live - although I liked Frostburg a lot - its big problem was too little work. Once the construction project was done and the engineering co I worked for didn;t have enough work to keep me so I was stuck in Frostburg. Anyway - Chester is a wonderful place to live - it's grown unbelievably in the last 20 years just like everywhere else. They keep getting closer to widening some of the great little sports car friendly roads - I send a letter objecting to it but I doubt that has much effect. I have a theory about making existing roads wider/nicer - when you do that it attracts more traffic, which neccesitates wider/nicer/more roads - in an endless circle. have a nice day - Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Surely you jest, but I appreciate a sense of humor so it's OK. Larry - where do you live now? On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you pay less than $2/lb or pick them yourself you are keeping down the working apple pickers who need to make a living wage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effective family-owned PYO orchards? On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thx Andrew, Did you get thru Winchester by any chance? In late Summer the smell of fresh apples is overwhelmingly pleasant! We spent some time in Elkton/Harrisburg area and there's so much history there it's hard to see it all in a couple of weeks! Oh well, always good to save some for next time ;-) I'll make a note if the places you mentioned and try to include stops at them. Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Great instructions - thanks. I recommend Pomme Resaurant (www.restaurantpomme.com) in Gordonsville and a visit to Barboursville Winery. Old Culpeper was charming as well. Can't recommend our BB, as the proprietor was a bit too loony and the breakfast was strictly self-serve and mostly nonexistent! On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 4:21 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andrew, Glad you enjoyed your trip to Va. We live near Petersburg and I'm planning a trip similar to yours except I hope to take the 911. Looking at the 3rd week of Oct. If you could list in general your iteniary I'd llike to take a look and consider some of the same places? As far as F wheel bearings. They typically have a couple of sounds - one is like a roar that gets louder with speed - I can only describe it as a giant fan spinning making a giant wind noise. You may also feel a looseness when going around corners - almost like the wheel is tilting as you turn. Replacing the WBs is not a difficult job - jack the front end up and place securely on jack stands - remove the wheels/tires, remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper on and hang it to chassis with some wire. Then remove the small grease cap and you;ll see the bearing nut and the outer bearing. Remove the nut and wiggle the hub off the spindle - the outer bearing will fall out so catch it to keep it falling in the dirt. Use a screw driver to remove the inner grease seal (a new one should always be used) the inner WB can then be removed, then, with a long punch placed into the center of the hub, feel for the small ledge of the WB race (the solid part of the WB that the bearings ride upon) that portrudes into the center of the hub and slowly tap the punch and drive the ace out working your way around so it doesn't become cocked. Keep tapping until the race falls out. When I say tap, it may require more energetic hitting than that implies. Once done, flip the hub over and repeat on the inner race. Before reassembly, get a tube of appropriate grease fom the MB dealer - it comes in a tube with exactly enough to do 2 wheels - fold the tube in half to equally divide it and cut in half - you'll have a container for each wheel. Start the new races (I like to use a piece of wood and a hammer) into the hub and place grease into the center portion of the hub. Before putting the WBs into place, pack grease into all the roller pins (that's the
Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts
Adsits knock offs look exactly like Genuine. I have seen them. Those are the same ones I am selling. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: TE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts Adsit Co. sells Japanese knock offs on eBay for $596 + $100 shipping. I'm selling OZ wheels here, not some no-name brand. Not to mention, I'm only selling them for $150 for a set of 4. I'd put your bundts on eBay quickly, because you'd make a killing. I just want them out of my garage. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 4:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts Where? Let me know where you see that so I can start selling my OE ones there. I never claimed that they were OEM. Average shipping costs for these wheels is about $150.00. That's why I asked $300 with free shipping. I'm not why you think its so outlandish, because there are plenty of aftermarket bundts of lesser quality than the ones I'm offering that go for about $450.00. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts MB Classic Center was selling set of 4 NOS on Ebay about 2 months ago for $1,000. Are these NOS, refurbished (and how), all jacked up? Makes a big difference. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this a joke? I sell them much cheaper than that. The ones you have there are aftermarket fakes, not OE The identification stamps on the inside of the wheels are as follows: O.Z TYP-RC M3 6 1/2JX14 H2 ET30 Made in Italy Contact me offlist for pictures if interested. $300obo, FREE SHIPPING. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 1:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp Average All Types US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATE AVGCOAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADDPADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 080929 3.959 4.020 4.077 4.073 3.992 3.936 3.929 3.944 3.941 3.963 080922 3.958 4.021 4.110 4.081 3.987 3.931 3.924 3.964 3.943 3.951 080915 4.023 4.082 4.246 4.166 4.031 3.973 4.011 4.041 4.056 4.053 080908 4.059 4.100 4.312 4.246 4.018 4.015 4.015 4.105 4.156 4.185 080901 4.121 4.169 4.359 4.307 4.093 4.066 4.068 4.184 4.248 4.282 080825 4.145 4.199 4.382 4.360 4.113 4.073 4.098 4.227 4.286 4.359 080818 4.207 4.263 4.422 4.414 4.184 4.130 4.156 4.319 4.356 4.422 080811 4.353 4.420 4.584 4.563 4.344 4.267 4.299 4.473 4.511 4.607 080804 4.502 4.563 4.735 4.672 4.501 4.419 4.450 4.605 4.664 4.781 080728 4.603 4.664 4.806 4.772 4.604 4.518 4.570 4.657 4.766 4.869 080721 4.718 4.773 4.869 4.869 4.723 4.649 4.701 4.714 4.845 4.964 080714 4.764 4.822 4.889 4.912 4.777 4.698 4.737 4.718 4.909 5.026 080707 4.727 4.789 4.863 4.887 4.741 4.654 4.697 4.672 4.886 5.001 080630 4.645 4.704 4.822 4.822 4.643 4.571 4.604 4.638 4.817 4.928 080623 4.648 4.711 4.833 4.831 4.648 4.574 4.602 4.652 4.816 4.922 080616 4.692 4.752 4.853 4.874 4.690 4.618 4.656 4.685 4.852 4.969 080609 4.692 4.743 4.834 4.879 4.677 4.615 4.658 4.698 4.874 4.992 080602 4.707 4.759 4.846 4.907 4.687 4.643 4.664 4.680 4.878 5.027 080526 4.723 4.779 4.843 4.913 4.717 4.667 4.673 4.653 4.883 5.027 080519 4.497 4.544 4.610 4.682 4.480 4.463 4.443 4.442 4.610 4.737 080512 4.331 4.377 4.463 4.516 4.310 4.298 4.268 4.276 4.454 4.547 080505 4.149 4.194 4.337 4.345 4.117 4.101 4.084 4.156 4.303 4.382 080428 4.177 4.230 4.346 4.376 4.157 4.133 4.113 4.141 4.312 4.390 080421 4.143 4.207 4.346 4.370 4.126 4.098 4.077 4.111 4.255 4.317 080414 4.059 4.117 4.239 4.266 4.043 4.013 4.000 4.039 4.176 4.234 080407 3.955 4.005 4.121 4.142 3.936 3.917 3.894 3.974 4.052 4.118 080331 3.964 4.014 4.130 4.160 3.941 3.929 3.907 3.972 4.049 4.112 080324 3.989 4.045 4.142 4.186 3.975 3.964 3.928 3.953 4.056 4.119 080317 3.974 4.035 4.119 4.177 3.967 3.958 3.914 3.892 4.018 4.083 080310 3.819 3.870 3.938 3.989 3.814 3.784 3.798 3.732 3.885 3.955 080303 3.658 3.700 3.813 3.825 3.636 3.639 3.609 3.573 3.736 3.803 080225 3.552 3.608 3.710 3.693 3.562 3.525 3.510 3.473 3.609 3.672 080218 3.396 3.444 3.588 3.526 3.396 3.365 3.367 3.350 3.454 3.511 080211 3.280 3.324 3.542 3.412 3.266 3.249 3.239 3.264 3.347 3.393 080204 3.280 3.338 3.566 3.438 3.275 3.243 3.247 3.260 3.325 3.377 080128 3.259 3.327 3.583 3.432 3.258 3.218 3.218 3.236 3.301 3.346 080121 3.270 3.343 3.594 3.472 3.264 3.228 3.222 3.229 3.327 3.360 080114 3.326 3.391 3.621 3.510 3.318 3.288 3.266 3.261 3.420 3.459 080107 3.376 3.436 3.644 3.554 3.366 3.345 3.318 3.276 3.474 3.526 071231 3.345 3.399 3.600 3.519 3.328 3.309 3.293 3.269 3.451 3.491 071224 3.308 3.356 3.584 3.497 3.275 3.277 3.246 3.268 3.411 3.434 071217 3.309 3.359 3.581 3.511 3.273 3.271 3.245 3.319
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
Most rotors I've worked with have not been machined on the O.D. No real reason to do so, purely cosmetic IMHO. I've long since considered most rotors to be expendable. Fleet Service company that had my companies contract a few years ago would never authorize turning car drums or rotors, they didn't consider it cost effective. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not Standard. I have it on mine. Very helpful in winter! Turn off the traction control and it's almost undrivable. With ecxeption of POS rotors, car has been good for 35Kmi I had to replace the rotors on Mom's 2004 Classic (Malibu) this spring because they were rusting and layers were flaking off the braking surfaces. I had my choice of original style vibration damping rotors for $60-80 each or the cheap solid ones for $30 each. The original rotors were very fuzzy on the edges, with layers of metal rusting and expanding, looked like the edge of a soggy phone book. Solid rotors just get some surface rust on the edges over the years. I put solid rotors on the car, the brakes don't howl, and I expect the rotors to wear out, not fall apart like the OE rotors did. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
I thought that VA rtes. 33 and 20 in and out of Barboursville, Gordonsville, and Orange were just about the most Mercedes-friendly roads ever: scenic, well maintained, 2 lanes so no trucks, and not particularly trafficky. There is some relief and there are curves, but it is very easy to drive fast! On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Andrew -- We're in Chester, a small village near I95 about 20 miles S or Richmond. It's a great place to live - although I liked Frostburg a lot - its big problem was too little work. Once the construction project was done and the engineering co I worked for didn;t have enough work to keep me so I was stuck in Frostburg. Anyway - Chester is a wonderful place to live - it's grown unbelievably in the last 20 years just like everywhere else. They keep getting closer to widening some of the great little sports car friendly roads - I send a letter objecting to it but I doubt that has much effect. I have a theory about making existing roads wider/nicer - when you do that it attracts more traffic, which neccesitates wider/nicer/more roads - in an endless circle. have a nice day - Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Surely you jest, but I appreciate a sense of humor so it's OK. Larry - where do you live now? On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you pay less than $2/lb or pick them yourself you are keeping down the working apple pickers who need to make a living wage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effective family-owned PYO orchards? On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thx Andrew, Did you get thru Winchester by any chance? In late Summer the smell of fresh apples is overwhelmingly pleasant! We spent some time in Elkton/Harrisburg area and there's so much history there it's hard to see it all in a couple of weeks! Oh well, always good to save some for next time ;-) I'll make a note if the places you mentioned and try to include stops at them. Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Great instructions - thanks. I recommend Pomme Resaurant (www.restaurantpomme.com) in Gordonsville and a visit to Barboursville Winery. Old Culpeper was charming as well. Can't recommend our BB, as the proprietor was a bit too loony and the breakfast was strictly self-serve and mostly nonexistent! On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 4:21 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andrew, Glad you enjoyed your trip to Va. We live near Petersburg and I'm planning a trip similar to yours except I hope to take the 911. Looking at the 3rd week of Oct. If you could list in general your iteniary I'd llike to take a look and consider some of the same places? As far as F wheel bearings. They typically have a couple of sounds - one is like a roar that gets louder with speed - I can only describe it as a giant fan spinning making a giant wind noise. You may also feel a looseness when going around corners - almost like the wheel is tilting as you turn. Replacing the WBs is not a difficult job - jack the front end up and place securely on jack stands - remove the wheels/tires, remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper on and hang it to chassis with some wire. Then remove the small grease cap and you;ll see the bearing nut and the outer bearing. Remove the nut and wiggle the hub off the spindle - the outer bearing will fall out so catch it to keep it falling in the dirt. Use a screw driver to remove the inner grease seal (a new one should always be used) the inner WB can then be removed, then, with a long punch placed into the center of the hub, feel for the small ledge of the WB race (the solid part of the WB that the bearings ride upon) that portrudes into the center of the hub and slowly tap the punch and drive the ace out working your way around so it doesn't become cocked. Keep tapping until the race falls out. When I say tap, it may require more energetic hitting than that implies. Once done, flip the hub over and repeat on the inner race. Before reassembly,
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I've long since considered most rotors to be expendable. Fleet Service company that had my companies contract a few years ago would never authorize turning car drums or rotors, they didn't consider it cost effective. Probably because you can now buy new from China for less than the labor of a machinist to turn the old ones. Of course they warp and rust out in 12 months, but just throw some new ones on again Allan -- 1983 300D (for sale) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental
Even the originals were probably made in China. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I've long since considered most rotors to be expendable. Fleet Service company that had my companies contract a few years ago would never authorize turning car drums or rotors, they didn't consider it cost effective. Probably because you can now buy new from China for less than the labor of a machinist to turn the old ones. Of course they warp and rust out in 12 months, but just throw some new ones on again Allan -- 1983 300D (for sale) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 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] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
LarryT wrote: I have a theory about making existing roads wider/nicer - when you do that it attracts more traffic, which neccesitates wider/nicer/more roads - in an endless circle. Have you ever heard this slogan? Fighting traffic congestion by building roads is like fighting obesity by lengthening your belt 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] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo
You're absolutely correct - we drove rt33 from Richmond to Elkton a while back - gorgeous country as you said - huge farms, small towns. etc - I made ther mistake of letting my wife drive part way - I had a new Porsche magazine I wanted to read ;-) Bad idea. We drove to the top of the mountain - which wasn't bad, then we started down - switchbacks,one after another. And while I enjoy driving fast - I soon found out I *don't* care to be driven fast! All those years I put my wife through - me driving at times like a madman - and she was quietly calm - claiming she trusted me. Now the shoe was on the other foot and I wasn't nearly as calm. I trust her driving (I taught her when she was 16) and she's a great driver, but being driven down a mountain road filled with switchbacks at 45-55mph is not my cup o tea! We were in our 93 Olds - not exactly a sports car and the turns could be better described by nautical terms than road racing terms. We wallowed and heeled from one turn to the next ;-) Oh well, we both survived but it taught me a valuable lesson - and showed how much my wife trusts me. Back to Rt 33 20 - one thing that amazes me about most Va roads is the cleanliness - very few McDonalds wrappers and alum cans - I was rudely awakened to the fact not all of USA is like that - flew into Laguardia and drove to Ct - saw so much trash it looked like a landfill. Everything from cars (stripped pretty quickly) to furniture - *big* furniture like sofa's and beds - amazing. I have long wanted to go back to the Blue Ridge Pkwy following small country roads and do some searching for antiques and sports car lanes. The trip is planned for the 3rd week of Oct but that may change. Hoping to take the 911 - weather should be very pleasant by then. Will report if we make the trip -- BTW, the Va State Park system has cabins for rent inside the parks - some are more rustic than others and most are spoken far way in advance. No TV, no phone, etc. Might try to get into one - Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo I thought that VA rtes. 33 and 20 in and out of Barboursville, Gordonsville, and Orange were just about the most Mercedes-friendly roads ever: scenic, well maintained, 2 lanes so no trucks, and not particularly trafficky. There is some relief and there are curves, but it is very easy to drive fast! On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Andrew -- We're in Chester, a small village near I95 about 20 miles S or Richmond. It's a great place to live - although I liked Frostburg a lot - its big problem was too little work. Once the construction project was done and the engineering co I worked for didn;t have enough work to keep me so I was stuck in Frostburg. Anyway - Chester is a wonderful place to live - it's grown unbelievably in the last 20 years just like everywhere else. They keep getting closer to widening some of the great little sports car friendly roads - I send a letter objecting to it but I doubt that has much effect. I have a theory about making existing roads wider/nicer - when you do that it attracts more traffic, which neccesitates wider/nicer/more roads - in an endless circle. have a nice day - Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Carb Jet Settings: - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo Surely you jest, but I appreciate a sense of humor so it's OK. Larry - where do you live now? On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you pay less than $2/lb or pick them yourself you are keeping down the working apple pickers who need to make a living wage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effective family-owned PYO orchards? On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thx Andrew, Did you get thru Winchester by any chance? In late Summer the smell of fresh apples is overwhelmingly pleasant! We spent some time in Elkton/Harrisburg area and there's so much history there it's hard to see it all in a couple of weeks! Oh well, always good to save some for next time ;-) I'll make a note if the places you mentioned and try to include stops at them. Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ -
[MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! So here are my notes. No affiliation, just a guy I've talked to a couple times. # Located south of St. Louis, MO near the town of Hillsboro (just up the road from the Goldman covered bridge park) His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has a '84 300D * practically rust free * fair red paint * broken/missing air filter mount pieces * tailpipe falling off * power sun roof * power steering leak - occasionally driven dry * evidence of water on floor ( I don't remember which one...) * complains that the engine vibrates * new motor mounts * looks like old style injection pump damper bolt And an '85 300TD * tired and worn red-ish paint * sun roof * door locks disconnected * rear suspension is needs work (nitrogen spheres?) * 3rd row seat * damp floor on passenger back seat * AC works, but not great * dash disassembled around the HVAC controls * glove box door latch broken * seems to start an run okay * transmission shift well -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It still reads like a horror story. Don't go there! On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 3:42 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
So 2500 for both or each? A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! So here are my notes. No affiliation, just a guy I've talked to a couple times. # Located south of St. Louis, MO near the town of Hillsboro (just up the road from the Goldman covered bridge park) His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has a '84 300D * practically rust free * fair red paint * broken/missing air filter mount pieces * tailpipe falling off * power sun roof * power steering leak - occasionally driven dry * evidence of water on floor ( I don't remember which one...) * complains that the engine vibrates * new motor mounts * looks like old style injection pump damper bolt And an '85 300TD * tired and worn red-ish paint * sun roof * door locks disconnected * rear suspension is needs work (nitrogen spheres?) * 3rd row seat * damp floor on passenger back seat * AC works, but not great * dash disassembled around the HVAC controls * glove box door latch broken * seems to start an run okay * transmission shift well -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts
Apparently genuine MB ones have steel inserts where the wheel bolts sit, do the knock offs have this? Hendrik Rusty Cullens wrote: Adsits knock offs look exactly like Genuine. I have seen them. Those are the same ones I am selling. Rusty Cullens ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] FOR SALE 14 Bundts
Does any one have the old style steel or aluminum wheels that look like steel that fit a 82 300TD? Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14 Bundts Apparently genuine MB ones have steel inserts where the wheel bolts sit, do the knock offs have this? Hendrik Rusty Cullens wrote: Adsits knock offs look exactly like Genuine. I have seen them. Those are the same ones I am selling. Rusty Cullens ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It seems than at Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:06 -0400, Mitch wrote: Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? Naw, I don't need another sedan, and I'm chasing a better-condition wagon for $1600. *grin* But you are more than welcome to either one! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It seems than at Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:23:55 - (UTC), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So 2500 for both or each? For the wagon. But he may be willing to bargain. I never thought he would consider $2500 for the wagon - he was _quite_ firm at $5000. But that was months ago. Make him an offer. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W115 radiator?
Hi, I'm hunting a w115 automatic radiator for my '74 240D, I've got a pinhole leak in mine somewhere. None of my usual radiator dealers carry this, the dealer says there's one in America and quoted me $1355.25 (not a typo, parts girl was shocked but double-checked the part number). I don't know many MB-specific parts dealers, but the ones I Google'd up don't stock the radiator itself. Is my best course of action to take out the existing radiator and try to find+solder the leak, ship one from a parts yard and hope it's in good condition, or can anyone suggest a place that might have one? The car gets use pretty much daily so I would strongly prefer to replace with a known good one and get the existing one recored at my leisure, but I can deal with doing it quickly if that's the only way. Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] Steel/ alumninum 14 wheels
Does any one have the old style steel or aluminum wheels for sale? I would like to replace the bundt wheels my 82 300TD? Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] Steel/ alumninum 14 wheels
See the link at the bottom of each message for used parts Michael Esh wrote: Does any one have the old style steel or aluminum wheels for sale? I would like to replace the bundt wheels my 82 300TD? Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb 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] Steel/ alumninum 14 wheels
Thanks Kaleb, I will do as you suggest. Thanks, mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steel/ alumninum 14 wheels See the link at the bottom of each message for used parts Michael Esh wrote: Does any one have the old style steel or aluminum wheels for sale? I would like to replace the bundt wheels my 82 300TD? Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb 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] W115 radiator?
Tim- Did you try Rusty? Performance Products? German Potomac? In that order. For 1355 you could buy a whole 115. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim C Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] W115 radiator? Hi, I'm hunting a w115 automatic radiator for my '74 240D, I've got a pinhole leak in mine somewhere. None of my usual radiator dealers carry this, the dealer says there's one in America and quoted me $1355.25 (not a typo, parts girl was shocked but double-checked the part number). I don't know many MB-specific parts dealers, but the ones I Google'd up don't stock the radiator itself. Is my best course of action to take out the existing radiator and try to find+solder the leak, ship one from a parts yard and hope it's in good condition, or can anyone suggest a place that might have one? The car gets use pretty much daily so I would strongly prefer to replace with a known good one and get the existing one recored at my leisure, but I can deal with doing it quickly if that's the only way. Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W115 radiator?
For 1355 you could buy a whole 115. Thirteen of 'em. My 115 200D manual is currently sporting a 240D automatic (123) radiator. Fits surprisingly well. -- 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] W115 radiator?
Call Rusty -- don't rely on the web site. It only lists a fraction of what Rusty can get. (800) 741-5252 On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 8:19 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tim- Did you try Rusty? Performance Products? German Potomac? In that order. For 1355 you could buy a whole 115. Dwight -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W115 radiator?
Take it to a radiator repair place to get them to check it out, it may be that stuffed they can't fix it. Hendrik no leaky radiators at the moment Tim C wrote: Hi, I'm hunting a w115 automatic radiator for my '74 240D, I've got a pinhole leak in mine somewhere. None of my usual radiator dealers carry this, the dealer says there's one in America and quoted me $1355.25 (not a typo, parts girl was shocked but double-checked the part number). I don't know many MB-specific parts dealers, but the ones I Google'd up don't stock the radiator itself. Is my best course of action to take out the existing radiator and try to find+solder the leak, ship one from a parts yard and hope it's in good condition, or can anyone suggest a place that might have one? The car gets use pretty much daily so I would strongly prefer to replace with a known good one and get the existing one recored at my leisure, but I can deal with doing it quickly if that's the only way. Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W123 fenders .. Rusty?
A while back someone posted about a vendor that carries W123 fenders... was that Rusty? How much are they again? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Having been there, I agree. Don't fall for that deal. List wisdom - There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. I think an expensive Mercedes that should be a cheap one is even more expensive. Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
That can be true if you rely on somebody else to fix your car for you. If you cant work on it yourself, you really have no business buying one of these old cars anyway. I tend to disagree with that old saying from the RE list to a certain point. Dont be dumb about it, but cheap cars can usually be fixed quite cheap especially if you have parts cars laying around. ned kleinhenz wrote: Having been there, I agree. Don't fall for that deal. List wisdom - There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. I think an expensive Mercedes that should be a cheap one is even more expensive. Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb 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] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I tend to disagree with that old saying from the RE list to a certain point. Dont be dumb about it, but cheap cars can usually be fixed quite cheap especially if you have parts cars laying around. I think the saying comes from the idea that if you want a Condition 2 car, it's far better to buy one than to buy one in Condition 4 and then replace practically the whole car to upgrade it to a 2. I think what you are saying is that if you want a 3 1/2, you can make it from a 4 1/2 and a couple of 5s. JimC seems to be good at making 3.5s or even 3s out of crap and labor. 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] Here's the latest from Washington State
Hi all, Read this: http://www.nextautos.com/washington-state-ban-home-car- washing Yes, the greenies are about to push the reality envelope!!! I wonder who the lobbyist for the car wash industry is??? Chuck Phoenix ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W115 Radiator
Hi Tim, I have an auto radiator out of a 1976 300D sitting in my garage. It appears a little different from the one I currently have in my 1975 300D, seemed to fit a little tighter as I recall. Not sure if it is original equipment for the '76 or not. Previous owner may have swapped it from something else. It's been sitting for 5 or 6 years, so I'm not sure how good it is, but it came out of a running vehicle. You are welcome to it for the cost of shipping. Tom Schuch 1975 300D SE CONN Message: 6 Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:56:30 -0400 From: Tim C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] W115 radiator? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi, I'm hunting a w115 automatic radiator for my '74 240D, I've got a pinhole leak in mine somewhere. None of my usual radiator dealers carry this, the dealer says there's one in America and quoted me $1355.25 (not a typo, parts girl was shocked but double-checked the part number). I don't know many MB-specific parts dealers, but the ones I Google'd up don't stock the radiator itself. Is my best course of action to take out the existing radiator and try to find+solder the leak, ship one from a parts yard and hope it's in good condition, or can anyone suggest a place that might have one? The car gets use pretty much daily so I would strongly prefer to replace with a known good one and get the existing one recored at my leisure, but I can deal with doing it quickly if that's the only way. Thanks, -Tim _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] Seattle CL list for October
Delete as needed. I am once more looking at cars, because SWMBA is mad at the ED for coughing up the ACC. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/861910630.html -- '62 benz $300 http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/861781802.html -- '61180 $700 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/861270281.html -- 62 190D $2k http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/860870319.html -- 62 111 $1200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/860380022.html -- CATHEY car http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/860351759.html -- BOOHER mobile http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/858924149.html - CL retard http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/858049505.html -- Trio of 6.9 A whole bunch of benz to be had in town this month. Must be all the folks out of work getting their stables down to a manageable size. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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] W115 radiator?
Heck, just take out the one you have and put a small weld on it. That will plug the hole and allow you to not lose water out that way. Does not really reduce your cooling enough unless the car is used in the desert or hot hot summers. I have seen the radiators with holes the size of baseballs soldered up and running around Seattle. Not that I would want to do that myself. clay On Sep 30, 2008, at 9:56 AM, Tim C wrote: Hi, I'm hunting a w115 automatic radiator for my '74 240D, I've got a pinhole leak in mine somewhere. None of my usual radiator dealers carry this, the dealer says there's one in America and quoted me $1355.25 (not a typo, parts girl was shocked but double-checked the part number). I don't know many MB-specific parts dealers, but the ones I Google'd up don't stock the radiator itself. Is my best course of action to take out the existing radiator and try to find+solder the leak, ship one from a parts yard and hope it's in good condition, or can anyone suggest a place that might have one? The car gets use pretty much daily so I would strongly prefer to replace with a known good one and get the existing one recored at my leisure, but I can deal with doing it quickly if that's the only way. Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.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
