Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?
andrew strasfogel wrote: This sounds serious or perhaps fatal, or possibly even worse?.. *There is a shaft seal on the inside that can leak down into the timing chain vault.* Naw. Not a big deal except it's not especially good for the Self-Leveling-Suspension pump to not have oil to pump. And it's oil leaking into the oil. Sure, the SLS oil is not the same as engine oil, but at least on my car, the engine loses crankcase oil faster than the SLS oil is leaking in. If indeed that's where the SLS oil is disappearing to. I also noticed the SLS oil seems pretty dark for a full flush about a year and a half ago. If there is engine oil leaking in, it wouldn't take much to make it rather black... Okay. I guess I know what to dig into. *smile* I could be worse. You know, like if the ACC was mis-behaving. Oh. That's another job I need to do. And figure out why the power steering is sometimes really stiff. That's life with a beater! --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?
And it's oil leaking into the oil. A rather runny oil, seems about like kerosene! Probably not too good for the engine, in quantity. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4
Various folks wrote: One thing I've noticed, is that a Mercedes that's accurately described and fairly priced tends to sell quickly. If you ever see one on the market for months, or continually being re-listed, it's either overpriced or something is wrong that has not been disclosed. Allan Congrats on the new job. It is really sad to see you part with your 300SD, Sadie. The pictures look really nice. --Loren What a classy color combination! Seems like a fantastic deal and I'm sure she'll sell quickly. I'd buy her if you were on the West Coast! - Thanks for the comments and well-wishes, all. Joe Sasser of this list is planning to come up from Texas (!) to pick Sadie up later this month. I think he got a very good deal, and I'm glad Sadie's going to someone who'll continue to enjoy and care for her. Thanks to Kaleb, Rusty, Loren, the late Marshall, Fred and many others on this list that made owning this car for 80k miles an extremely enjoyable and affordable experience. I'll be lurking for a while yet Dan 300SD 336k Des Moines ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bench shop press
I think, if it were me, I would look for a larger press. I often see used presses advertised here for reasonable prices.. I bought a small bench top unit - 12 ton - but then bought a floor standing 20 ton unit as the little one would not do what I wanted to do without modification. Changing the bearings on the rear axles of a Toyota 4Runner - so I needed more height. I think I only paid about $100 for the 12 ton unit as I bought it on sale from a company sort of like HF here in Canada. Randy On 02/11/2010 6:58 PM, ned kleinhenz wrote: The Inside Track at HF has a 6 Ton A-Frame Bench Shop Press for $50. Can something that that be rigged to press the bearings out of the hubs of a 124? Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
Voters know about as much about the candidates as the candidates know about their reflective constitutions. Not much. -Rolf On 11/02/2010 06:37 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I would urge everyone to vote today. I suggest you choose Federal candidates who have read and will comply to the US constitution. I suggest you choose state and local candidates who have read and will comply to your state constitution. When in doubt, vote against the incumbent. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
And they sure do have a SHORT memory! Randy On 03/11/2010 10:55 AM, Rolf wrote: Voters know about as much about the candidates as the candidates know about their reflective constitutions. Not much. -Rolf On 11/02/2010 06:37 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I would urge everyone to vote today. I suggest you choose Federal candidates who have read and will comply to the US constitution. I suggest you choose state and local candidates who have read and will comply to your state constitution. When in doubt, vote against the incumbent. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
Actually I was just thinking about the hairdryer trick this morning while worrying it might get too cold before I get a chance to get the glows and heater done. Still its weak-sauce compared to a block heater on a timer, especially if I've set for defrost the night before... -Curt Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:54:20 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug Message-ID: 4cd0504c.6000...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. Did you ever try the hair dryer in the intake trick? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4
That tends to be the case with most things - houses included. However, if you sell something very quickly, you often wonder if you have sold it too cheaply. I often try to underprice things just so that they will sell faster. However, it is often difficult to really judge that sort of thing accurately. We sold a 98 F150 in September and had a lot of interest in it and a quick sale although I thought I had priced it reasonably but not really cheaply. I think a lot of the reason is that the truck was in nice condition for its age and a lot of vehicles are really beaten up by that age. Randy On 03/11/2010 8:22 AM, theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: Various folks wrote: One thing I've noticed, is that a Mercedes that's accurately described and fairly priced tends to sell quickly. If you ever see one on the market for months, or continually being re-listed, it's either overpriced or something is wrong that has not been disclosed. Allan Congrats on the new job. It is really sad to see you part with your 300SD, Sadie. The pictures look really nice. --Loren What a classy color combination! Seems like a fantastic deal and I'm sure she'll sell quickly. I'd buy her if you were on the West Coast! - Thanks for the comments and well-wishes, all. Joe Sasser of this list is planning to come up from Texas (!) to pick Sadie up later this month. I think he got a very good deal, and I'm glad Sadie's going to someone who'll continue to enjoy and care for her. Thanks to Kaleb, Rusty, Loren, the late Marshall, Fred and many others on this list that made owning this car for 80k miles an extremely enjoyable and affordable experience. I'll be lurking for a while yet Dan 300SD 336k Des Moines ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor once the engine is toasty in order to get the cab bearable. Walt On Nov 3, 2010 12:52 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Actually I was just thinking about the hairdryer trick this morning while worrying it might get too cold before I get a chance to get the glows and heater done. Still its weak-sauce compared to a block heater on a timer, especially if I've set for defrost the night before... -Curt Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:54:20 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug Message-ID: 4cd0504c.6000...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. Did you ever try the hair dryer in the intake trick? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
Walt Zarnoch wrote: My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor once the engine is toasty in order to get the cab bearable. I don't think 400w can do much for the entire cab, but if you leave the defrosters on the stray heat from the block heater can help keep the windshield clear. The nice thing about block heaters is instant heat when you start the car, which helps make up for the fact that the seats are cold. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
True, but it'll hopefully get it up at least a few degrees, anything's better than 28 in my book. :) Walt On Nov 3, 2010 2:57 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: My setup for the truck will likely involve turning on the aux pump and block heater, then the blower motor once the engine is toasty in order to get the cab bearable. I don't think 400w can do much for the entire cab, but if you leave the defrosters on the stray heat from the block heater can help keep the windshield clear. The nice thing about block heaters is instant heat when you start the car, which helps make up for the fact that the seats are cold. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks have told me I need to check my valve adjustments but have yet to do it. It runs fine in warmer weather and I rarely need to run it in the cooler weather so it has not really caused me much grief. It sounds like it is not hitting on all cylinders and I have to keep the starter cranking longer than I like so I am concerned that I may do some ultimate harm to the starter. Maybe, if the weather holds for another week or two, I will pull the cover and have a go at it. I put the car in the garage last night and it may well stay there until spring. The insurance has been changed to storage only so I cannot drive it now in any event. Randy in the GWN On 02/11/2010 9:43 PM, OK Don wrote: The 617 in the '76 300D started great with M1 at -5, but would hardly crank with dino oil without the engine heater. ou are right - the 60x engines are a whole different story - great engines all around. On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. 60x engine is a whole different story. -Curt OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
Glow plugs working? R A Bennell wrote: My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks have told me I need to check my valve adjustments but have yet to do it. It runs fine in warmer weather and I rarely need to run it in the cooler weather so it has not really caused me much grief. It sounds like it is not hitting on all cylinders and I have to keep the starter cranking longer than I like so I am concerned that I may do some ultimate harm to the starter. Maybe, if the weather holds for another week or two, I will pull the cover and have a go at it. I put the car in the garage last night and it may well stay there until spring. The insurance has been changed to storage only so I cannot drive it now in any event. Randy in the GWN On 02/11/2010 9:43 PM, OK Don wrote: The 617 in the '76 300D started great with M1 at -5, but would hardly crank with dino oil without the engine heater. ou are right - the 60x engines are a whole different story - great engines all around. On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. 60x engine is a whole different story. -Curt OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
Randy wrote: And they sure do have a SHORT memory! A desire to go to DC is a desire to be mauled by the special interest groups. There has not been a candidate in probably 40 years that has done what is best for the nation - most do what they 'seem' to hear from their constituency, which each desire more hand-out from the feds and their taxes. Until we become less of a gimme nation, we have the same idiocy each time the vote cycle rolls through. Can you guess which levers I pulled at the booth? There is not a dime's worth of difference between any of the party guys. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
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Re: [MBZ] vote today
If they got enough money to get elected, they are owned by the big contributors. They don't represent us --- we don't have enough $s. On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Randy wrote: And they sure do have a SHORT memory! A desire to go to DC is a desire to be mauled by the special interest groups. There has not been a candidate in probably 40 years that has done what is best for the nation - most do what they 'seem' to hear from their constituency, which each desire more hand-out from the feds and their taxes. Until we become less of a gimme nation, we have the same idiocy each time the vote cycle rolls through. Can you guess which levers I pulled at the booth? There is not a dime's worth of difference between any of the party guys. mao -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 ball joints
I printed out the jobs, but never really looked at them. Took them apart, beat out the old ball joints and pressed the new ones in. Rusty's proper press is just slick. It only takes about 2 minutes each to press in the new joints. Whole job is about 4 hours so far; To take apart the front wheel carrier, beat out the ball joint and press in the new joint, then reassemble.It seemed like the most time was spent trying to beat out the old joints. At least 1 hour, I am sure. I put never-seez on the 6mm bolts for the brake backer and the ABS sensor. Problem is the left side upper boot is toast. So I ordered new upper arms. When they get in I will finish putting it all back together. Unfortunately, the upper boots are NA. I suppose I should have bought some shoo goo and liberally coated the old boots. Oh well Q fixed me right up, as usual. Actually it cannot be extracted and inserted with the hub still attached to the knuckle. It is pressed into the knuckle from the top, and the bore for it is angled so that the top of the LBJ leans toward the spindle/hub. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 31, 2010, at 10:34, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I am about to embark on changing the lower joints on the 126. The book says to take the wheel carrier loose before you start. Seems to me that it could be extracted with the hub and upper joint still connected. Anyone got advice for 126 LBJ RR? I have the official press (from Rusty) to install the new one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area
Dieselvolk, I'm on a business trip in The Capital (aka The District, aka Taxation Without Representation) and I need to have a couple of tires balanced on my '87 300TD. I decided to rotate the tires before the 540 mile drive, and that little voice tried to tell me that I'd need to get the tires balanced after the rotation, but I ignored it. Sure enough, once my velocity exceeds about 65 mph, I've got slight vibration and noise from the front axle. Would be nice to correct that before the 540 mile trip back south. What says the gathered wisdom? Find nearest Walmart/SearsAuto/Pepboys? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Washington DC (for another day or two) '87 300TD, 321k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
More like the last 100 years... Probably more. At least since income tax was established. It 10% is enough for God almighty, a mere mortal gummit ought to be pleased with 8 or so. Now the gummit total take among feds, state, property, sales, and so forth is over 50%. Randy wrote: And they sure do have a SHORT memory! A desire to go to DC is a desire to be mauled by the special interest groups. There has not been a candidate in probably 40 years that has done what is best for the nation - most do what they 'seem' to hear from their constituency, which each desire more hand-out from the feds and their taxes. Until we become less of a gimme nation, we have the same idiocy each time the vote cycle rolls through. Can you guess which levers I pulled at the booth? There is not a dime's worth of difference between any of the party guys. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug
Sounds like your valves are too tight. My 76 300D gets to where it really does not want to start up even at 50 F even with the block heater plugged in. It cranks pretty good and tries to start but often takes several tries and runs pretty slow until it really gets going. I know you folks have told me I need to check my valve adjustments but have yet to do it. It runs fine in warmer weather and I rarely need to run it in the cooler weather so it has not really caused me much grief. It sounds like it is not hitting on all cylinders and I have to keep the starter cranking longer than I like so I am concerned that I may do some ultimate harm to the starter. Maybe, if the weather holds for another week or two, I will pull the cover and have a go at it. I put the car in the garage last night and it may well stay there until spring. The insurance has been changed to storage only so I cannot drive it now in any event. Randy in the GWN On 02/11/2010 9:43 PM, OK Don wrote: The 617 in the '76 300D started great with M1 at -5, but would hardly crank with dino oil without the engine heater. ou are right - the 60x engines are a whole different story - great engines all around. On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: U, no. BTDT got the t-shirt. At -10F a 616 is iffy, at -20F it will not start Mobil 1 be dammed. That was with my '83 240D, the starter just can't spin the engine fast enough long enough to start at that temp. 60x engine is a whole different story. -Curt OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Downsizing the fleet
OK. I have come to the reluctant conclusion that I need to downsize the car fleet. Six BMWs will be reduced/combined into 3, and the 1975 300D needs a new owner. C'est la vie. The 300D runs and drives now, but it will need some work, probably rings and valves. It has been a great performer for me for over 10 years, and I do love the car, but it is time to move on. Priced to win the Cheapest Jalopy Award at the next ChowdahQ. :) Contact me off list if you have any interest. If no interest in a week, I will be donating the car to my program, where it may have a new life as a learning lab. BTW, here is how I celebrated my 61st birthday last month. :) That is my older son, Andrew, doing the introduction on the public address system. I had an absolute blast. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1xJ8WWEaMkfeature=player_embedded Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and a bunch of BMWs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] vote today
I wondered about that 50%, so did someadding and calculating, pulling last years taxes, etc. Now, you have to factor in that I live in a relatively poor State, so YMMV - but our total tax load last year was under 20% - property, sales, state ,and federal. The feds got 8% - so they're right where you said they should be. Not that I enjoy paying taxes, but they don't seem to be as bad as many complain they are, at least here. Maybe you need to move South? On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: More like the last 100 years... Probably more. At least since income tax was established. It 10% is enough for God almighty, a mere mortal gummit ought to be pleased with 8 or so. Now the gummit total take among feds, state, property, sales, and so forth is over 50%. OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area
'Don't know 'bout getting tires balanced in DC, but if you're coming back down I-95 and in the Selma, NC, or Wilson, NC, area at about an appropriate lunch time, maybe we could meet for lunch at Cracker Barrel at one of those places. Do you know an ETA at one of these areas yet? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 9:05 PM Subject: [MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area Dieselvolk, I'm on a business trip in The Capital (aka The District, aka Taxation Without Representation) and I need to have a couple of tires balanced on my '87 300TD. I decided to rotate the tires before the 540 mile drive, and that little voice tried to tell me that I'd need to get the tires balanced after the rotation, but I ignored it. Sure enough, once my velocity exceeds about 65 mph, I've got slight vibration and noise from the front axle. Would be nice to correct that before the 540 mile trip back south. What says the gathered wisdom? Find nearest Walmart/SearsAuto/Pepboys? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Washington DC (for another day or two) '87 300TD, 321k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire Shop Recommendation in WDC Area
Iirc there's a place called radial tire co in silver spring that advertises in the GWS newsletter. There is also RC Imports which Dr.MB extolled many times. -j. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 3, 2010, at 21:05, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Dieselvolk, I'm on a business trip in The Capital (aka The District, aka Taxation Without Representation) and I need to have a couple of tires balanced on my '87 300TD. I decided to rotate the tires before the 540 mile drive, and that little voice tried to tell me that I'd need to get the tires balanced after the rotation, but I ignored it. Sure enough, once my velocity exceeds about 65 mph, I've got slight vibration and noise from the front axle. Would be nice to correct that before the 540 mile trip back south. What says the gathered wisdom? Find nearest Walmart/SearsAuto/Pepboys? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Washington DC (for another day or two) '87 300TD, 321k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
