Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

We had a 1982 AMC Eagle which was the perfect vehicle for winters in the high 
desert of Central Oregon. It was a rare Manny Tranny 5 speed with the 
relatively gutless 4.2L 258CID in-line 6 cylinder engine. Shortly after we 
bought it, the rear main seal began to leak profusely with oil leaking onto the 
exhaust and causing the clutch to chatter. Then, it jumped time, so we had to 
have the timing chain replaced along with the clutch and the rear main seal. 
After that, it ran very well! It had working AC. I changed the shocks, u-joints 
and hatch struts on it. About a  year later, my nephew needed a car, so my 
parents decided to give it to him. He somehow managed to kill it by getting the 
tranny stuck between two gears. It certainly wasn’t a race car,  but it could 
get you just about anywhere you wanted to go in late 1970’s-early 1980’s 
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> On Mar 3, 2024, at 6:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
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> I had an 86 Cherokee with the 2.8L V6. That engine was crap. I think that’s 
> what this car has.
> 
> That said I drove a rental one from Denver to Medicine Bow WY once back when. 
> It did great on icy snowy roads, very stable. The somewhat pantywaist boss 
> who was riding with me and another colleague was freaking out. The other guy 
> was fine.
> 
> --FT
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>> On Mar 3, 2024, at 11:48 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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>> …for a possible Mrs. Dan car in Flagstaff:
>> 
>> [428788083_24822672727378492_2750395921490354090_n.jpg]
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

The 4.0L is the engine you want in an old Cherokee. Bulletproof.

On Sun, Mar 3, 2024, at 18:54, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> I had an 86 Cherokee with the 2.8L V6. That engine was crap. I think 
> that’s what this car has. 
>
> That said I drove a rental one from Denver to Medicine Bow WY once back 
> when. It did great on icy snowy roads, very stable. The somewhat 
> pantywaist boss who was riding with me and another colleague was 
> freaking out. The other guy was fine. 
>
> --FT
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>> On Mar 3, 2024, at 11:48 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
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>> …for a possible Mrs. Dan car in Flagstaff:
>> 
>> 
>> [428788083_24822672727378492_2750395921490354090_n.jpg]
>> 1986 Jeep amc eagle 
>> wagon
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I had an 86 Cherokee with the 2.8L V6. That engine was crap. I think that’s 
what this car has. 

That said I drove a rental one from Denver to Medicine Bow WY once back when. 
It did great on icy snowy roads, very stable. The somewhat pantywaist boss who 
was riding with me and another colleague was freaking out. The other guy was 
fine. 

--FT
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> On Mar 3, 2024, at 11:48 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> …for a possible Mrs. Dan car in Flagstaff:
> 
> 
> [428788083_24822672727378492_2750395921490354090_n.jpg]
> 1986 Jeep amc eagle 
> wagon
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

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Sweet! Most everything works says Marilou.  Mrs. Bob’s cousin had one of those when we put it through its paces. We went over trails that legit 4X4 trucks struggled on. Mucho fun. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows From: dan penoff.com via MercedesSent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:48 AMTo: mercedes@okiebenz.comCc: dan penoff.comSubject: [MBZ] Thinking About This... …for a possible Mrs. Dan car in Flagstaff: [428788083_24822672727378492_2750395921490354090_n.jpg]1986 Jeep amc eagle wagonfacebook.com -D 

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I already have the flight crew part covered.

On 11/21/2023 9:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Go for it.. you only live once, might as well "live large" with a private
jet..
Presently, there is a worldwide shortage of qualified pilots, so expect to
pay a premium to retain a chief pilot and co-pilot, with a backup reserve
flight crew. If you decide to indeed move into that level of upgrade, let
me know, I have contacts that you might find helpful for flight crew. .
In one of my past lives, I worked as a customer service engineer for the
company that built the TFE731-5 engines that aircraft has, I know it very
well. Excellent engines.
As with anything in aviation.. "Come to the airport, bring money".
Fuel capacity: 10,000 lbs of JP54 [Jet A]
Fuel burn per hour: 2,000 lbs per hour [working average at cruise power]
Current JP54 price per gallon:
  https://www.iata.org/en/publications/economics/fuel-monitor/
[Just to give you a taste of the sort of ding your Amex card with get at
the pump]
"Enjoy !!]

On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 7:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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You’ll have to hire a pilot or two and pay for hanger and ramp rent

--FT
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 Look at this post on Facebook

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Go for it.. you only live once, might as well "live large" with a private
jet..
Presently, there is a worldwide shortage of qualified pilots, so expect to
pay a premium to retain a chief pilot and co-pilot, with a backup reserve
flight crew. If you decide to indeed move into that level of upgrade, let
me know, I have contacts that you might find helpful for flight crew. .
In one of my past lives, I worked as a customer service engineer for the
company that built the TFE731-5 engines that aircraft has, I know it very
well. Excellent engines.
As with anything in aviation.. "Come to the airport, bring money".
Fuel capacity: 10,000 lbs of JP54 [Jet A]
Fuel burn per hour: 2,000 lbs per hour [working average at cruise power]
Current JP54 price per gallon:
 https://www.iata.org/en/publications/economics/fuel-monitor/
[Just to give you a taste of the sort of ding your Amex card with get at
the pump]
"Enjoy !!]

On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 7:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> You’ll have to hire a pilot or two and pay for hanger and ramp rent
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
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> > On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Oh yeah, man of mystery?

AZBob

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> On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Believe it or not, if I were to buy it I have all that covered.
> 
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>> On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> You’ll have to hire a pilot or two and pay for hanger and ramp rent
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>> 
 On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Believe it or not, if I were to buy it I have all that covered.

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> On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You’ll have to hire a pilot or two and pay for hanger and ramp rent
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
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>> On Nov 21, 2023, at 8:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this

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You’ll have to hire a pilot or two and pay for hanger and ramp rent

--FT
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[MBZ] Thinking about buying this

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

If you can call and speak personally with the seller tell him you are an
enthusiast who wants to make this great car roadworthy, and could he please
give you enough information to risk the cost and time of driving there...

On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> And the wood appears to be in great shape as far as I can tell from the
> pics.
>
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> > On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> >
> > My biggest concern is with how extensive the rust is. If it were closer
> it would be more inclined to take a chance. It’s 7 hours away and I’m
> probably looking at $350 or so in fuel to get there and back. And would
> require me to get out the door here pretty quick to head up there.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> >>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >>>
> >> 
> >> The interior is leather and overall the car is in way above average
> condition.  Perhaps seller can email or text a video to prove that it CAN
> start/run.  Possibly a fuel pump, coil, or dirty injectors.   Worst case
> scenario it needs a new drive train but those are easier to find than a
> decent body/interior.
> >>
> >>> On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to
> find out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash
> does not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing
> north if $20k these days.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
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> >>> > On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
> >>> >
> >>> > -D
> >>> >
> >>> >> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Is $4k a good price for this?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Sent from my iPhone
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> >>>  On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be
> relatively
> >>> >>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
> >>> >>>
> >>>  On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> >>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>>  Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
> >>> 
> >>>  --FT
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> >>> > On Sep 13, 2022, at 7:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> >>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > This is the only additional photo seller could send
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1606982609721118/
> >>> >
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

And the wood appears to be in great shape as far as I can tell from the pics. 

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> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> 
> My biggest concern is with how extensive the rust is. If it were closer it 
> would be more inclined to take a chance. It’s 7 hours away and I’m probably 
> looking at $350 or so in fuel to get there and back. And would require me to 
> get out the door here pretty quick to head up there. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> The interior is leather and overall the car is in way above average 
>> condition.  Perhaps seller can email or text a video to prove that it CAN 
>> start/run.  Possibly a fuel pump, coil, or dirty injectors.   Worst case 
>> scenario it needs a new drive train but those are easier to find than a 
>> decent body/interior. 
>> 
>>> On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find 
>>> out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does 
>>> not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing 
>>> north if $20k these days. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> > On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>> >  wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
>>> > 
>>> > -D
>>> > 
>>> >> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>> >>  wrote:
>>> >> 
>>> >> Is $4k a good price for this?
>>> >> 
>>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>>> >> 
>>>  On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>>   wrote:
>>> >>> 
>>> >>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be 
>>> >>> relatively
>>> >>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
>>> >>> 
>>>  On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>  
>>>  Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
>>>  
>>>  --FT
>>>  Sent from iFōn
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>>> > On Sep 13, 2022, at 7:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > This is the only additional photo seller could send
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1606982609721118/
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

My biggest concern is with how extensive the rust is. If it were closer it 
would be more inclined to take a chance. It’s 7 hours away and I’m probably 
looking at $350 or so in fuel to get there and back. And would require me to 
get out the door here pretty quick to head up there. 

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> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> 
> The interior is leather and overall the car is in way above average 
> condition.  Perhaps seller can email or text a video to prove that it CAN 
> start/run.  Possibly a fuel pump, coil, or dirty injectors.   Worst case 
> scenario it needs a new drive train but those are easier to find than a 
> decent body/interior. 
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find 
>> out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does 
>> not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing north 
>> if $20k these days. 
>> 
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>> > On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>> >  wrote:
>> > 
>> > Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
>> > 
>> > -D
>> > 
>> >> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>> >>  wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> Is $4k a good price for this?
>> >> 
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
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>>  On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>   wrote:
>> >>> 
>> >>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
>> >>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
>> >>> 
>>  On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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>>  Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
>>  
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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That’s true. But trying to figure out if this is a good price for a back 40 
car. I see one that sold on BAT that was listed as a project for that sold for 
$3900. It ran though and did not appear to have rust, but the paint was rough 
and dash was cracked etc, did not have leather had was boring white over black 
mb tex. 

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> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:24 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Yes, but that’s restored price, not back 40 Okie price.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find 
>> out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does 
>> not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing north 
>> if $20k these days. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Is $4k a good price for this?
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
> 
> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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>> Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
>> 
>> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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The interior is leather and overall the car is in way above average
condition.  Perhaps seller can email or text a video to prove that it CAN
start/run.  Possibly a fuel pump, coil, or dirty injectors.   Worst case
scenario it needs a new drive train but those are easier to find than a
decent body/interior.

On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 12:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find
> out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does
> not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing
> north if $20k these days.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> >>
> >> Is $4k a good price for this?
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
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>  On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> >>>
> >>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be
> relatively
> >>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
> >>>
>  On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> 
>  Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
> 
>  --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Yes, but that’s restored price, not back 40 Okie price.

-D

> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find 
> out how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does 
> not even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing north 
> if $20k these days. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Is $4k a good price for this?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
 rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
 
> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> 
> Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Yea, it’s kind of a mystery. It’s 7 hours away which is a long way to find out 
how bad the rust is. Interior looks great except for padding. Dash does not 
even appear to be cracked. It seems like these things are bringing north if 
$20k these days. 

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> On Sep 16, 2022, at 11:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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>> 
>> Is $4k a good price for this?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> 
>>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
>>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
>>> 
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 Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
 
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Need more information/details to be giving pricing advice.

-D

> On Sep 16, 2022, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> Is $4k a good price for this?
> 
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>> On Sep 13, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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>> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
>> rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.
>> 
>>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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>>> Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Is $4k a good price for this?

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> Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
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>> Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Leather interior is rare on the W108 cars.  Trunk looks to be relatively
rust free.  Might want to ensure the engine has compression.

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about buying this 108 but is it a rusty turd?

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Looks pretty nice but you’d have to put eyes on it

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Re: [MBZ] thinking about diesel swap 1965 Mercedes-Benz,$4,500

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Check the top end. Those are known for oil starvation on the camshaft.

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[MBZ] thinking about diesel swap 1965 Mercedes-Benz,$4,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

   Seller's Description

1965 Mercedes M180.945 engine complete, Runs great,, thinking about 
diesel swap and seeing if there is interest in buying gas engine before 
I move forward.


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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about getting one of these for future use

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On Sun, 7 Jun 2020 22:24:13 -0500 Russ Williams via Mercedes
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> Seems that the mixing action takes at least a week or more the way you
> did it.

That would certainly depend upon how much one drives it, but I really
doubt it takes that long.


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My mech has a Matco version and one of the other mechs in the shop has 
the HF version.

Both do a great job on MB's and Bemmers they work on.
He did my E320 2 years ago. These work like a charm cuts down on time 
spent doing the job.
Also he suggest to mix the coolant and the distilled water before you 
fill the system no matter
which way you fill it. Seems that the mixing action takes at least a 
week or more the way you did it.


Russ W.

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about a car I should not have sold

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One of a kind.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

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Judging from the rocker panels, I'd call that terminal rust.

Also has signs of a cheap paint job.  Its wet in the photos, which is a
always a big red flag.

Why is the air cleaner off the car that should run and drive?

Interior is baked.  And the seats were restuffed with something other than
horsehair... the shape is all wrong.

Green or not, its not worth the current bidding price, even to me in NJ.

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Gorgeous car!


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Maybe not so gorgeous…  :-/

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

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You're interested because of the color?  Ice mist?  Thistle?

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fog lights are missing.  Rust does not look terminal, interior seems ok.

clay

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[B Dike]

Tan,
  
  Simply add a teen-age driver or two to your family and savor the deep  
satisfaction of watching them grow to embrace the functionality,  frugality, 
and individuality of a vehicle like the 240D.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Bruce

Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 
240D or sell
it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
better than you may think. I will try to describe its
condition in detail.

The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I am
the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a minister
and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
pegged him for many years and one day finally won it.
Being a southern car it almost has zero rust except
one place - under the lower left corner of the rear
windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very small
(1/4) and is not visible (under the new windshield)
if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
after I bought it. The front windshield and seal have
been replaced and is in great condition. Other than
this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition. 

Engine:
The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it. I
use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the time).
I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain was
riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the Mercedes
tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after the
chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2 degrees
so I think the gears and other parts had some wear.
The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool (SIR
tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up or
warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
time I think either rings are still sticking or just
plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to 1000
miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75 mph
or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with 67
HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
cruising speed effortlessly. 
Thermostat has been replaced and I have always used MB
antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82 degree
steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced prior
to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters (primary
and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k miles.
The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel tank
are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender and
replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler neck
seal. Power steering filter and fluid were replaced by
P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did last
December). 

Transmission/Driveline:
The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced last
year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate was
used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the manual
transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold ATE).
New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner did
the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One of
the half shafts was replaced with a good used one (not
rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition. All
transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
parts, still has old ones, they are still good). All
bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
parts). New shifter knob. 

A/C:
This model has the manual A/C and heater control. A/C
was retrofiited to the R-134A system. Remanufactured
R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually use
it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in Florida).
Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this car
is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.

Brake system:
2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles ago). I
flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec so
it has been problem free. The seal beteen the brake
master cylinder and brake booster may need replacing.
It is a littel wet at the connetion surface. 

Suspension/steering

New upper control arms. New steering damper and idler
arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition. The
only thing needs replacing at the front end are guide
rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear. Subframe
mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front and
back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
probably not as good as Bilstein. 


Cruise control:
Not working presently. The AMP was bad. I have a
remanufactured one but never put it in - I just don't
have any use of it.

Sunroof:
Working properly. Bought the sunroof lube from Rusty
but haven't got a chance to lube the rails yet.

Tires:
Almost new. Replaced 3 months ago. Kuhmo brand.

Windows:
Manual windows. Works properly.

Extras:
Passenger side mirror. Trunk mounted triangle
(european delivery).

I think I have covered the mechanical aspects of the
car 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Tan Qu]

Bruce,

My kids are still too young (6-1/2, 5 and one more on
the way in January) to be at the driving age yet. The
plan used to be that my son (the oldest) would get my
240D and daughter would get the 190D turbo (i.e.,
speeding ticket) that mom is driving but it would be a
challenge for us right now to keep a car without
driving it. We pay about $900/year for insurance on
everyone we own so it adds up pretty quick.
However we have a family friend whose dad used to be a
pilot said she and her siblings learned to drive on
her dad's 240D some 20 years ago, same exact car in
exact color combination...


Tan 

--- B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Tan,
   
   Simply add a teen-age driver or two to your family
 and savor the deep  satisfaction of watching them
 grow to embrace the functionality,  frugality, and
 individuality of a vehicle like the 240D.
   
   Cheers,
   
   Bruce
 
 Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Well I am
 deciding whether to keep my old 240D or sell
 it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
 270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
 better than you may think. I will try to describe
 its
 condition in detail.
 
 The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
 years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I am
 the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a
 minister
 and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
 pegged him for many years and one day finally won
 it.
 Being a southern car it almost has zero rust except
 one place - under the lower left corner of the rear
 windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
 replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very small
 (1/4) and is not visible (under the new windshield)
 if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
 after I bought it. The front windshield and seal
 have
 been replaced and is in great condition. Other than
 this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
 bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition. 
 
 Engine:
 The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
 used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it. I
 use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the
 time).
 I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
 valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain was
 riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the Mercedes
 tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after the
 chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2
 degrees
 so I think the gears and other parts had some wear.
 The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool (SIR
 tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up or
 warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
 time I think either rings are still sticking or just
 plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to
 1000
 miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75
 mph
 or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with 67
 HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
 cruising speed effortlessly. 
 Thermostat has been replaced and I have always used
 MB
 antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82 degree
 steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced
 prior
 to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters
 (primary
 and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k miles.
 The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel
 tank
 are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
 flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender
 and
 replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler
 neck
 seal. Power steering filter and fluid were replaced
 by
 P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did
 last
 December). 
 
 Transmission/Driveline:
 The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced
 last
 year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate
 was
 used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the
 manual
 transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold ATE).
 New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner
 did
 the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One
 of
 the half shafts was replaced with a good used one
 (not
 rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition.
 All
 transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
 parts, still has old ones, they are still good). All
 bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
 parts). New shifter knob. 
 
 A/C:
 This model has the manual A/C and heater control.
 A/C
 was retrofiited to the R-134A system. Remanufactured
 R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
 satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually
 use
 it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
 cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in Florida).
 Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this car
 is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.
 
 Brake system:
 2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles ago).
 I
 flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec
 so
 it has been problem free. The seal beteen the brake
 master cylinder and brake booster may need
 replacing.
 It is a littel wet at the connetion surface. 
 
 Suspension/steering
 
 New upper control arms. New steering damper and
 idler
 arm. 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Tan Qu]

I know what you mean. Our 240D has been a reliable car
with 25k miles/year of driving on it. The only times
it had let me down was when I tried my odds on the
fuel reserve. If nobody is gonna buy it I might just
as well fix it and put it away until the other two
cars need a break.

Tan
--- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 My kids are driving the '81 240D that MY grandfather
 bought new --
 four generations. Hard to do with another car.
 Fix it and keep it.
 
 On 12/20/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Bruce,
 
  My kids are still too young (6-1/2, 5 and one more
 on
  the way in January) to be at the driving age yet.
 The
  plan used to be that my son (the oldest) would get
 my
  240D and daughter would get the 190D turbo (i.e.,
  speeding ticket) that mom is driving but it would
 be a
  challenge for us right now to keep a car without
  driving it. We pay about $900/year for insurance
 on
  everyone we own so it adds up pretty quick.
  However we have a family friend whose dad used to
 be a
  pilot said she and her siblings learned to drive
 on
  her dad's 240D some 20 years ago, same exact car
 in
  exact color combination...
 
 
  Tan
 
 
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[OK Don]

I find it quite handy to have one more car then we need - for those
times a car is down for repair. Rotate the driving to keep all of them
in use - therefore in shape.

On 12/20/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I know what you mean. Our 240D has been a reliable car
 with 25k miles/year of driving on it. The only times
 it had let me down was when I tried my odds on the
 fuel reserve. If nobody is gonna buy it I might just
 as well fix it and put it away until the other two
 cars need a break.

 Tan

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Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Lee Levitt]

OK Don writes:
 
 I find it quite handy to have one more car then we need - for 
 those times a car is down for repair. Rotate the driving to 
 keep all of them in use - therefore in shape.

I've always done this with bikes...but that doesn't explain why I have 8 or
so rideable bikes within arms reach :)

With the purchase of a '95 A6 quattro wagon, I've now accumulated more cars
than drivers. This A6 is our spare car...and my winter beater. *It* will
go in snow that the Mercedes simply won't.

And on the way home with this new car, it absolutely refuses to show any
temperature on the gauge and then pops a CEL. Damn. I *am* going to have to
learn how to change a thermostat. Right now my fleet is down 2. The Benz
needs one too...

My goal is to put *all* of the mileage possible on the Benz. It gets better
fuel economy and is designed to go further. On the other hand, if things
don't keep breaking... (upper strut mount)

Lee
'93 300D 2.5 180K
'95 A6 quattro avant 150K
'96 A6 quattro avant 115K

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Bob Rentfro]

OK Don shared:

My kids are driving the '81 240D that MY grandfather bought new --
four generations. Hard to do with another car.

That is awesome. I remember that my dad wasn't too pleased with my choice of 
MB...I was sort of looked on as an outkast in the hard core UAW land I lived 
in.


Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 145K
Litchfield Park, AZ

[MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Tan Qu]

Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 240D or sell
it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
better than you may think. I will try to describe its
condition in detail.

The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I am
the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a minister
and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
pegged him for many years and one day finally won it.
Being a southern car it almost has zero rust except
one place - under the lower left corner of the rear
windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very small
(1/4) and is not visible (under the new windshield)
if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
after I bought it. The front windshield and seal have
been replaced and is in great condition. Other than
this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition. 

Engine:
The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it. I
use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the time).
I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain was
riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the Mercedes
tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after the
chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2 degrees
so I think the gears and other parts had some wear.
The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool (SIR
tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up or
warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
time I think either rings are still sticking or just
plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to 1000
miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75 mph
or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with 67
HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
cruising speed effortlessly. 
Thermostat has been replaced and I have always used MB
antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82 degree
steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced prior
to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters (primary
and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k miles.
The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel tank
are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender and
replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler neck
seal. Power steering filter and fluid were replaced by
P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did last
December). 

Transmission/Driveline:
The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced last
year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate was
used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the manual
transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold ATE).
New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner did
the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One of
the half shafts was replaced with a good used one (not
rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition. All
transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
parts, still has old ones, they are still good). All
bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
parts). New shifter knob. 

A/C:
This model has the manual A/C and heater control. A/C
was retrofiited to the R-134A system. Remanufactured
R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually use
it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in Florida).
Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this car
is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.

Brake system:
2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles ago). I
flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec so
it has been problem free. The seal beteen the brake
master cylinder and brake booster may need replacing.
It is a littel wet at the connetion surface. 

Suspension/steering

New upper control arms. New steering damper and idler
arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition. The
only thing needs replacing at the front end are guide
rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear. Subframe
mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front and
back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
probably not as good as Bilstein. 


Cruise control:
Not working presently. The AMP was bad. I have a
remanufactured one but never put it in - I just don't
have any use of it.

Sunroof:
Working properly. Bought the sunroof lube from Rusty
but haven't got a chance to lube the rails yet.

Tires:
Almost new. Replaced 3 months ago. Kuhmo brand.

Windows:
Manual windows. Works properly.

Extras:
Passenger side mirror. Trunk mounted triangle
(european delivery).

I think I have covered the mechanical aspects of the
car so now I will tell you why I am selling it. I had
three accidents (minor) on this car this year. The
first one scratched the driver side doors. The paint
condition before the accident was very very good.
Being afraid the new paint may not match the old in a
couple 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Sunil Hari]

Where are you?  Got any pics?

On 12/19/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 240D or sell
 it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
 270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
 better than you may think. I will try to describe its
 condition in detail.

 The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
 years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I am
 the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a minister
 and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
 pegged him for many years and one day finally won it.
 Being a southern car it almost has zero rust except
 one place - under the lower left corner of the rear
 windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
 replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very small
 (1/4) and is not visible (under the new windshield)
 if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
 after I bought it. The front windshield and seal have
 been replaced and is in great condition. Other than
 this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
 bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition.

 Engine:
 The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
 used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it. I
 use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the time).
 I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
 valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain was
 riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the Mercedes
 tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after the
 chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2 degrees
 so I think the gears and other parts had some wear.
 The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool (SIR
 tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up or
 warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
 time I think either rings are still sticking or just
 plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to 1000
 miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75 mph
 or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with 67
 HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
 cruising speed effortlessly.
 Thermostat has been replaced and I have always used MB
 antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82 degree
 steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced prior
 to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters (primary
 and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k miles.
 The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel tank
 are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
 flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender and
 replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler neck
 seal. Power steering filter and fluid were replaced by
 P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did last
 December).

 Transmission/Driveline:
 The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced last
 year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate was
 used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the manual
 transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold ATE).
 New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner did
 the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One of
 the half shafts was replaced with a good used one (not
 rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition. All
 transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
 parts, still has old ones, they are still good). All
 bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
 parts). New shifter knob.

 A/C:
 This model has the manual A/C and heater control. A/C
 was retrofiited to the R-134A system. Remanufactured
 R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
 satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually use
 it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
 cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in Florida).
 Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this car
 is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.

 Brake system:
 2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles ago). I
 flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec so
 it has been problem free. The seal beteen the brake
 master cylinder and brake booster may need replacing.
 It is a littel wet at the connetion surface.

 Suspension/steering

 New upper control arms. New steering damper and idler
 arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition. The
 only thing needs replacing at the front end are guide
 rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear. Subframe
 mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front and
 back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
 probably not as good as Bilstein.


 Cruise control:
 Not working presently. The AMP was bad. I have a
 remanufactured one but never put it in - I just don't
 have any use of it.

 Sunroof:
 Working properly. Bought the sunroof lube from Rusty
 but haven't got a chance to lube the rails yet.

 Tires:
 Almost new. Replaced 3 months ago. Kuhmo brand.

 Windows:
 Manual windows. Works properly.

 Extras:
 Passenger side mirror. Trunk mounted triangle
 (european delivery).

 I think I have covered the mechanical aspects of the
 car so now I will tell you why I am selling it. I had
 three accidents (minor) on this car this 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Tan Qu]

DeLand, Florida. I can take some pictures and post
them tomorrow. Do we have a place on the list I can
post some pictures? 

Tan

--- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Where are you?  Got any pics?
 
 On 12/19/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 240D or
 sell
  it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
  270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
  better than you may think. I will try to describe
 its
  condition in detail.
 
  The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
  years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I
 am
  the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a
 minister
  and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
  pegged him for many years and one day finally won
 it.
  Being a southern car it almost has zero rust
 except
  one place - under the lower left corner of the
 rear
  windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
  replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very
 small
  (1/4) and is not visible (under the new
 windshield)
  if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
  after I bought it. The front windshield and seal
 have
  been replaced and is in great condition. Other
 than
  this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
  bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition.
 
  Engine:
  The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
  used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it.
 I
  use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the
 time).
  I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
  valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain
 was
  riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the
 Mercedes
  tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after
 the
  chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2
 degrees
  so I think the gears and other parts had some
 wear.
  The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool
 (SIR
  tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up
 or
  warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
  time I think either rings are still sticking or
 just
  plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to
 1000
  miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75
 mph
  or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with
 67
  HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
  cruising speed effortlessly.
  Thermostat has been replaced and I have always
 used MB
  antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82
 degree
  steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced
 prior
  to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters
 (primary
  and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k
 miles.
  The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel
 tank
  are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
  flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender
 and
  replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler
 neck
  seal. Power steering filter and fluid were
 replaced by
  P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did
 last
  December).
 
  Transmission/Driveline:
  The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced
 last
  year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate
 was
  used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the
 manual
  transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold
 ATE).
  New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner
 did
  the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One
 of
  the half shafts was replaced with a good used one
 (not
  rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition.
 All
  transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
  parts, still has old ones, they are still good).
 All
  bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
  parts). New shifter knob.
 
  A/C:
  This model has the manual A/C and heater control.
 A/C
  was retrofiited to the R-134A system.
 Remanufactured
  R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
  satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually
 use
  it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
  cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in
 Florida).
  Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this
 car
  is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.
 
  Brake system:
  2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles
 ago). I
  flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec
 so
  it has been problem free. The seal beteen the
 brake
  master cylinder and brake booster may need
 replacing.
  It is a littel wet at the connetion surface.
 
  Suspension/steering
 
  New upper control arms. New steering damper and
 idler
  arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition.
 The
  only thing needs replacing at the front end are
 guide
  rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear.
 Subframe
  mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front
 and
  back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
  probably not as good as Bilstein.
 
 
  Cruise control:
  Not working presently. The AMP was bad. I have a
  remanufactured one but never put it in - I just
 don't
  have any use of it.
 
  Sunroof:
  Working properly. Bought the sunroof lube from
 Rusty
  but haven't got a chance to lube the rails 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Sunil Hari]

sadly, no.  but i'll give you $750 for it.

On 12/19/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 DeLand, Florida. I can take some pictures and post
 them tomorrow. Do we have a place on the list I can
 post some pictures?

 Tan

 --- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  Where are you?  Got any pics?
 
  On 12/19/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 240D or
  sell
   it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
   270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
   better than you may think. I will try to describe
  its
   condition in detail.
  
   The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
   years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I
  am
   the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a
  minister
   and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
   pegged him for many years and one day finally won
  it.
   Being a southern car it almost has zero rust
  except
   one place - under the lower left corner of the
  rear
   windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
   replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very
  small
   (1/4) and is not visible (under the new
  windshield)
   if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
   after I bought it. The front windshield and seal
  have
   been replaced and is in great condition. Other
  than
   this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
   bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition.
  
   Engine:
   The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
   used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it.
  I
   use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the
  time).
   I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
   valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain
  was
   riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the
  Mercedes
   tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after
  the
   chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2
  degrees
   so I think the gears and other parts had some
  wear.
   The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool
  (SIR
   tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up
  or
   warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
   time I think either rings are still sticking or
  just
   plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to
  1000
   miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75
  mph
   or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with
  67
   HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
   cruising speed effortlessly.
   Thermostat has been replaced and I have always
  used MB
   antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82
  degree
   steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced
  prior
   to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters
  (primary
   and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k
  miles.
   The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel
  tank
   are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
   flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender
  and
   replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler
  neck
   seal. Power steering filter and fluid were
  replaced by
   P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did
  last
   December).
  
   Transmission/Driveline:
   The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced
  last
   year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate
  was
   used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the
  manual
   transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold
  ATE).
   New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner
  did
   the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One
  of
   the half shafts was replaced with a good used one
  (not
   rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition.
  All
   transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
   parts, still has old ones, they are still good).
  All
   bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
   parts). New shifter knob.
  
   A/C:
   This model has the manual A/C and heater control.
  A/C
   was retrofiited to the R-134A system.
  Remanufactured
   R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
   satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually
  use
   it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
   cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in
  Florida).
   Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this
  car
   is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.
  
   Brake system:
   2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles
  ago). I
   flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec
  so
   it has been problem free. The seal beteen the
  brake
   master cylinder and brake booster may need
  replacing.
   It is a littel wet at the connetion surface.
  
   Suspension/steering
  
   New upper control arms. New steering damper and
  idler
   arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition.
  The
   only thing needs replacing at the front end are
  guide
   rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear.
  Subframe
   mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front
  and
   back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
   probably not as good as Bilstein.
  
  
   Cruise 

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

you can send them directly to the list, they will be stored and 
converted to links.


Tan Qu wrote:


DeLand, Florida. I can take some pictures and post
them tomorrow. Do we have a place on the list I can
post some pictures? 


Tan

--- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:



Where are you?  Got any pics?

On 12/19/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Well I am deciding whether to keep my old 240D or


sell


it. This is a 1982 240D 4-speed manual with almost
270,000 miles on it. It's not perfect but is a lot
better than you may think. I will try to describe


its


condition in detail.

The car spent most of its life in Georgia until 4
years ago the 2nd owner brought it to Florida. I


am


the 3rd owner I think. The first owner was a


minister


and a good friend of the 2nd owner. The 2nd owner
pegged him for many years and one day finally won


it.


Being a southern car it almost has zero rust


except


one place - under the lower left corner of the


rear


windshield seal - the 2nd PO waited too long to
replace the cracked windshield seal. It's very


small


(1/4) and is not visible (under the new


windshield)


if I don't tell you. I had the seal replaced soon
after I bought it. The front windshield and seal


have


been replaced and is in great condition. Other


than


this spot, the car is pretty much rust-free. The
bottom of chassis is in a beautiful condition.

Engine:
The engine has always been well maintained. 2nd PO
used Amsoil 15W40 synthetic oil while he owned it.


I


use Mobil-1 15W50 and Amsoil 15W40 (most of the


time).


I have replaced timing chain, chain tensioner and
valve seals soon after I acquired it. The chain


was


riveted with the OEM tool (SIR tool not the


Mercedes


tool) and was returned to 0 degree stretch after


the


chain was replaced. Right now it is close to 2


degrees


so I think the gears and other parts had some


wear.


The valve seals were replaced with the OEM tool


(SIR


tool) as well. The car does not smoke at start up


or


warmed up. The engine does have blowby and at this
time I think either rings are still sticking or


just


plainly worn. It uses a quart of oil every 800 to


1000


miles, mostly on highway. I drive it at average 75


mph


or sometime over 80 mph when passing (a pain with


67


HP). It has good power and can maintain the 75 mph
cruising speed effortlessly.
Thermostat has been replaced and I have always


used MB


antifreeze. The coolant temp stay at 80 to 82


degree


steady. 2nd PO has all belts and hoses replaced


prior


to I bought it (60k miles ago). Fuel filters


(primary


and spin-on), air filters replaced every 15k


miles.


The fuel strainer and the fitted hose at the fuel


tank


are new (did last year). I took the tank out and
flushed the whole thing. Cleaned fuel level sender


and


replaced the seals. Also put in a new fuel filler


neck


seal. Power steering filter and fluid were


replaced by


P.O. (60k miles ago). New glow plugs (Bosch, did


last


December).

Transmission/Driveline:
The clutch plate and pressure plate were replaced


last


year. The clutch plate was new and pressure plate


was


used. New throwout bearing. Mobil-1 ATF in the


manual


transmission. New clutch slave cylinder (gold


ATE).


New clutch master cylinder (FTE/Sachs?). 2nd owner


did


the flex discs (front and rear) 60k miles ago. One


of


the half shafts was replaced with a good used one


(not


rebuilt). Both half shafts are in good condition.


All


transmission linkage bushings are new (genuine MB
parts, still has old ones, they are still good).


All


bushing in the shifter assembly are new too (MB
parts). New shifter knob.

A/C:
This model has the manual A/C and heater control.


A/C


was retrofiited to the R-134A system.


Remanufactured


R-4 compressor. It works but is probably not
satisfactory to many on this list. I don't usually


use


it around the town. I mostly use it on highway. It
cools marginal - cold but not icy (I am in


Florida).


Need to recharge every two years. Heater on this


car


is toasty. The manual heater valve was replaced.

Brake system:
2nd PO replaced all the brake pads (60k miles


ago). I


flush the system once a year with Volvoline syntec


so


it has been problem free. The seal beteen the


brake


master cylinder and brake booster may need


replacing.


It is a littel wet at the connetion surface.

Suspension/steering

New upper control arms. New steering damper and


idler


arm. Tie rods and ball joints in good condition.


The


only thing needs replacing at the front end are


guide


rod mounts. New sway bar links at the rear.


Subframe


mounts may need replacing. New KYB shocks at front


and


back (yes I cheaped out on this one). Ride ok but
probably not as good as Bilstein.


Cruise control:
Not working presently. The AMP was bad. I have a
remanufactured one but never put it in - I just


don't


have any use of it.

Sunroof:
Working properly.