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Jim has a fleet, and may in time decide to just open a used car lot, so that he can play with all the sorts of car he would like to get his hands on. At least that way, he can have a little cash and car flow On Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 07:51 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: SWMBA?? Or do you mean SWMBO? No, She Who Must Be Annoyed. It seems to be a compulsion with her, at least as regards myself! I haven't noticed much of a correlation with the A factor as regards my car habits, in spite of some of the associated verbiage. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
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I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. The extra 5.5 of wheelbase is all in the rear footwell, and is a pretty serious addition to legroom back there. About like what you get by running the front seats up all the way, but without the need for Munchkin driver and shotgun occupants. And _with_ the passenger seat all the way forward it makes quite a playpen in back, for those waiting-for-SWMBA moments in parking lots. -- Jim
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SWMBA?? Or do you mean SWMBO? On 3/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. The extra 5.5 of wheelbase is all in the rear footwell, and is a pretty serious addition to legroom back there. About like what you get by running the front seats up all the way, but without the need for Munchkin driver and shotgun occupants. And _with_ the passenger seat all the way forward it makes quite a playpen in back, for those waiting-for-SWMBA moments in parking lots. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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SWMBA?? Or do you mean SWMBO? No, She Who Must Be Annoyed. It seems to be a compulsion with her, at least as regards myself! I haven't noticed much of a correlation with the A factor as regards my car habits, in spite of some of the associated verbiage. -- Jim
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I decided to hold out for the SDL. I wanted a 'boat'. How much longer is the 300SDL than the SD? I've heard that there's a bunch more leg room in the SDL's rear seat area. However, the 603 aluminum heads scare me! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D
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Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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Same here - 292kmi on a #14 head. IIRC, Marshall was saying around 20% of the 603 heads were cracking, and I'm guessing that most of them have already done it if they're going to. The 603 engine in the 126 chassis is awesome!!! That 6 inches sure seems like more. Rear seat passengers really appreciate it. On 3/18/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
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I think the cracking has something to do with whether or not the engine had a Trap Oxidizer and how many times the engine overheated. On 3/18/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here - 292kmi on a #14 head. IIRC, Marshall was saying around 20% of the 603 heads were cracking, and I'm guessing that most of them have already done it if they're going to. The 603 engine in the 126 chassis is awesome!!! That 6 inches sure seems like more. Rear seat passengers really appreciate it. On 3/18/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
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I have 280K on mine. Jeff Zedic wrote: Don't be afraid of the heads!! My #14 is still going strong at 284kmi!! There's 6 inches of extra room in the SDL!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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I would love to have the SDL. The amount of leg space out back is significant, even though I think it is only 2 more than the SD. Ended up with the POS SDL for the legroom. On Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 06:04 PM, kevin kraly wrote: I decided to hold out for the SDL. I wanted a 'boat'. How much longer is the 300SDL than the SD? I've heard that there's a bunch more leg room in the SDL's rear seat area. However, the 603 aluminum heads scare me! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
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I did try pushing each button down every few seconds with no action from the ACC. The central locking must be inoperative, probably due to the moisture in the trunk. Fuses also can play into it! Did the clock run? Same fuse as the central locking system. I almost bought a well-maintained 83 SD as my second MB, but I decided to hold out for the SDL. I wanted a 'boat'. -- Jim
