Re: [MBZ] Back on the 'net

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
We need to set up a commune in WA. On 8/9/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, please disregard what my good friend Clay wrote (he's not feeling well) and welcome to the People's Republic of Cascadia. We aren't very friendly, but we do tolerate a fair number of fine European

Re: [MBZ] Faulkner parody

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
See ya at the 2006 elections, Sir. On 8/12/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dieselvolk, Mis-underestimating W again, me thinks... I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as well

Re: [MBZ] Boy is my face red...

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont see how a loose connection to the air cleaner would reduce boost, it would only suck in dirt and unfiltered air. Royce Engler wrote: My 300TD has been running REAL rough for a while. The other night I had a flash of intuition and thought I'd better check the connnection from the

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-13 Thread Bill Gallagher
You'll be seeing my black exhaust tomorrow on 93N going to Quebec City .. with plastic tubing as a repair kit at hand, will purchase the braided fabric cover hose at the dealer in Quebec ... Thanks again... Bill 1981 300 TD LT Don wrote: Yea, agreed BUT ... he is leaving tomorrow and

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ All the euro 123 series 300D sedans were non-turbo (wagons were available with or without turbos) while all the in the US 123 300D sedans after '81 were turbo! Marshall --

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
jgiels wrote: the shifter knob is a 4 speed... not for real.. Euro 300D sedans were available with either 4 and 5 speed manual transmissions. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Sunil Hari
that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing could be pretty fun. On 8/12/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sunil Hari wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

2005-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Interestingly I'm going through this math as well. My 240D is getting a bit long in the tooth, I think its due for injectors soon plus a slew of other little issues, and then theres this 190D for sale near me. Then I find out within the next 6 weeks my job is relocating and increasing my 80

[MBZ] blower motor

2005-08-13 Thread constantine n. polites
Joe, Thank for your response. I contacted Bosch and learned that they have both motors available through their distributors. The two are 0130 111 017 and 0130 111 001 these are stand alone units and are not to be used interchangeably.. according to the Bosch rep. My observation is that

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:41:56 -0400 Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ Look at the VIN: WDB1231301A083109 WDB = Mercedes 123 = 123 series 130 = W123 sedan with 617.912 naturally aspirated engine

[MBZ] The Bear

2005-08-13 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Read this all the way through to get the punch line DWS No Drinks For Bears A bear walks into a bar in Baraboo, Wisconsin and sits down. He bangs on the bar with his paw and demands a beer. The bartender approaches and says, We don't serve beer to bears in bars in Baraboo. The bear,

Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
Or the 107 - looks like a 10 minute job. On 8/12/05, Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just another reason to rejoice in 124World. Even looks like I could pull the thing (5 min?) keep drivin' w/o muvh of a care while I wait for the replacement. Lookin' at my 123 the epc, I'm inclined to

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Sounds like a return line to me. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 5:35 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bill, It's $2.63/gallon here south of Providence. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Gallagher Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 5:25 PM To: Mercedes Mail List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Slozukimc
In a message dated 8/12/2005 6:36:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. So much for thatOver 2 grand now. Mike

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
Also factor in the working conditions - a more tolerable job could be worth a little less money than an equal working conditions (no more clients video taping you sitting in a chair for a few hours) ? On 8/12/05, Gerald R. Flintrop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, ... I don't want to

Re: [MBZ] OT Faulkner...was clogged radiator?

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
Speaking of literature, the Bulwer-Lytton award is out for this year -- As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual Stromberg carburetors in his vintage Triumph Spitfire, highly functional yet pleasingly formed, perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 20:47:47 -0400 Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing could be pretty fun. Just like my car, except with a 5-speed instead of a 4-speed. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
It sure looks like a fun car -- anyone close enough to look at it? On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 20:47:47 -0400 Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing could be pretty fun. Just

Re: [MBZ] Long lost brother

2005-08-13 Thread Royce Engler
LOL...the standard answer is...Well, if you don't know, then you must not be one of the brotherhood. As far as the lovemaking goes...how do you think it got the name shaggin wagin. I worried all through my son's high school and college career that there would be some father ringing my doorbell

[MBZ] Is this for real

2005-08-13 Thread Bill Aston
Quite aside from the artful calculations of potential fuel money saved, I recommend that you keep the dear wife on the bike for as long as possible. It is just damn good for the soul for you to see her gettin' out and about in such a healthy manner! Congratulations. Bill Aston Fort

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, but the price has jumped up quite a bit. Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh yea, its non turbo of course unless they added a turbo later(bad idea), which they didnt going by the pics anyways. Kevin wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
euros were all non-turbo. Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ On 8/12/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so you could get a euro turbo wagon? I wondered because I have a euro turbo wagon wondered if it was factory or not. Marshall Booth wrote: Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ All the euro 123 series 300D sedans were

[MBZ] OTBW [was Re: Long lost brother]

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:33:13 -0500 Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OBTW...I meant to ask...anybody seen any mooses today? Sure! Craig attachment: moose.jpg

[MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintenance at 2am on friday the 19th. So they may be down for a little while in the middle of the night. I doubt anyone will notice since this is not brx. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85

Re: [MBZ] Long lost brother

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Hard to hide a dead body in the back of a station wagon, though, unless you pretend to be a hearse. On 8/12/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're just jealous 'cause you're stuck with a trunk! :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] 1984 MERCEDES 190 DIESEL 5 SPEED GREAT FUEL ECONOMY

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-MERCEDES-190-DIESEL-5-SPEED-GREAT-FUEL-ECONOMY_W0QQitemZ4567971679QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
You're gonna quit playin with retards? Use Chinese oil, it's thinner, smells better, and has less $#!^ in it from frying. Also, they're more polite to you when you ask if they want to give you their used oil. I've found that at the same mixture, our cars run better on chinese than french

[MBZ] my new purchase

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
Picked up an '82 300D today. Shows 75kmi on the odometer. Interior is dirty but almost spotless. Trunk is spotless, looks brand new, and almost has no dust in it. Paint, well, looks good and clean. The rumor is that the engine has a hole in the block. Only got it home at 8:30 tonight,

[MBZ] '82 300D vin check please

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
WDBAB33A0CB003069 Thanks. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

2005-08-13 Thread Rory
Hi Luther, I have a 97' 3500 CTD that puts out 300RWHP with 210k miles on the clock. It's running synthetics all through out. Rory On 8/12/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What kinda dodge do you have??? Hrm.. On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:33:51 -0500, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/872312_W0QQitemZ4567714074QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MBZ] How far back do VIN checks go?

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
I've been wondering how old a car one can get a VIN check on. Anyone have any ideas? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:07:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintenance at 2am on friday the 19th. So they may be down for a little while in the middle of the night. I doubt anyone will notice since this is not brx. I

Re: [MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Amazing ... no opening bid yet. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/872312_W0QQitemZ4567714074QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
The switch to turbo happened midyear '81 for the TD. An '81 TD might be of either persuasion. joe Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Actually, that is one of my potential sources. I just didn't want to confuse anyone with facts. On 8/12/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're gonna quit playin with retards? Use Chinese oil, it's thinner, smells better, and has less $#!^ in it from frying. Also, they're more

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
Good, because my mind's already made up! On 8/12/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, that is one of my potential sources. I just didn't want to confuse anyone with facts. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Do you really think Kleb has the servers in his house? They're not even in the same state. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:07:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintenance at 2am

Re: [MBZ] blower motor

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
Good to know, Constantine. Sounds like all's well; presumably the correct replacement is either in hand or on its way. Wonder how long before another SDL owner encounters a similar predicament. Hopefully not before the good folks at Bosch have corrected what appears to be an error in their

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-13 Thread Bill Gallagher
Only a crisis will promote a change .. the red flags are flying on Green Peace but who is listening ??. read the 911 commission report to support this point of view not politics but a idea like not taxation without representation .not liberal not conservative not radical

Re: [MBZ] How far back do VIN checks go?

2005-08-13 Thread David Brodbeck
Craig McCluskey wrote: I've been wondering how old a car one can get a VIN check on. Anyone have any ideas? If you go earlier than about 1982, you'll find you can't do VIN checks, because before then the VINs don't use the modern system. For example, the VIN on my '75 VW Bus was very short

Re: [MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:02:40 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amazing ... no opening bid yet. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/872312_W0QQitemZ4567714074QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The other 540K had a MUCH

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:07:49 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you really think Kleb has the servers in his house? Well, you never know. They're not even in the same state. So what state are they in? Hopefully not the state of confusion ... :-) Craig

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
Dad's got a big hand in this. He went to the restraunt and asked about it. We have an open top 55gal barrel that they can close each time they dump. Dad is just using milk jugs to dip it out of that barrel. Then here it settles for 2-3 weeks before we pump it through a 5 micron filter

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

2005-08-13 Thread Kevin Beswick
I own a 1985 300D, grey market non turbo, but with an auto transmission. Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ On 8/12/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-13 Thread Joe Knight
Don't know, Constantine. I was just speculating as a result of your having received the wrong motor first time around. Just did a quick check and found a vehicle parts finder at: http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/PartFinder/partfinder.asp Don't see any reference to blower motors though. The

[MBZ] Sunil, is this yours?

2005-08-13 Thread Rick Knoble
1984 300d for sale in Ohio. No affiliation... http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/90796742.html Rick Knoble 1985 300CD

[MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread RAH
This isn't factory is it? Russ H. http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240D-T7287352040_W0QQitemZ4568529006QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] Sunil, is this yours?

2005-08-13 Thread Sunil Hari
That's my car! I offered it to the list many moons ago, and since no one said anything, it's now offered to the general public. On 8/13/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1984 300d for sale in Ohio. No affiliation... http://columbuscraigslist.org/car/90796742.html Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D vin check please

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T VIN WDBAB33A0CB003069 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBAB33A0CB003069 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
somebody elses Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:07:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintenance at 2am on friday the 19th. So they may be down for a little while in the middle of the night. I doubt anyone

[MBZ] (no subject)

2005-08-13 Thread Gary Laura Schisler
-- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 8/12/2005

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Not that bad looking except for the turbo. If I read correctly it is only 5000 miles into a new long block from a reputable place. On 8/13/05, RAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This isn't factory is it? Russ H.

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Interestingly I'm going through this math as well. My 240D is getting a bit long in the tooth, I think its due for injectors soon plus a slew of other little issues, and then theres this 190D for sale near me. Then I find out within the next 6 weeks my job is relocating and

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D vin check please

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
Can you send the location of the title changes? Tnx, On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:16:19 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T VIN WDBAB33A0CB003069 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History

[MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok, Im cursing myself by posting this I know. On one of my SDL's which was supected of having a bad head. Does not smoke, does not run hot unless ran low on coolant of course, after sitting overnight has pressure in system still, also have to add coolant everyday or every other day.

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread Steve MacSween
Negative, way back in the day the best recycler around was Dave Quay at ASAP in Atlanta. One of Dave's employees developed a turbo kit for the 240d, which did not sell in large numbers but was enjoyed by most who bought it. Was not a high-pressure setup, just added some extra OOMPH. However, they

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
It got hot enough to seal itself? Too wierd! On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, Im cursing myself by posting this I know. On one of my SDL's which was supected of having a bad head. Does not smoke, does not run hot unless ran low on coolant of course, after

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Steve MacSween wrote: Negative, way back in the day the best recycler around was Dave Quay at ASAP in Atlanta. One of Dave's employees developed a turbo kit for the 240d, which did not sell in large numbers but was enjoyed by most who bought it. Was not a high-pressure setup, just added

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

2005-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Marshall, This on is a second owner 157,000 mile car. The body is very good with maybe 1 or 2 parking lot dings on nice original paint. The seats are perfect and springy like you'd expect. The mats have been replaced. Everything else shows what I'd expect for wear on a car 1 year newer

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I love it. Although I'm considering giving up my beloved 240D now at some point I intend to revisit the w123 realm and either turbo/supercharge a 240D or build a 240D 3.0 4spd. As much as I like my car just a little more power would make all the difference in the world. I climb 600' on my 40

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I love it. Although I'm considering giving up my beloved 240D now at some point I intend to revisit the w123 realm and either turbo/supercharge a 240D or build a 240D 3.0 4spd. As much as I like my car just a little more power would make all the difference in the

[MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice

2005-08-13 Thread l02turner
Hi All, Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
He's smokin somethin.. On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 12:50:22 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It got hot enough to seal itself? Too wierd! -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)

[MBZ] 72 250 stalls at drive

2005-08-13 Thread 72benz250
Hi all, After wrestling with this beast for quite some time I thought my troubles where behind me. Set the timing to 4* atdc 800 rpm 30* dwell got in put it in reverse, rpm's fell a bit then it stalled. Aaaarrrhh Any ideas on what else it can be? Thanks

[MBZ] THE SDL CURE

2005-08-13 Thread JJJ
i too had a self-cure on my sdl...perhaps there has been devine intervention... i had a mysterious diesel leak...wetness below the tubes going into the pump...wet threads on 2/6 brass fittings...diesel pooling in a small cavity on a crossmember below (about 1/3 cup of standing diesel)

Re: [MBZ] 72 250 stalls at drive

2005-08-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Idle speed too low (set it in drive) or idle mixture too lean -- you may need to set it with a CO meter. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
RAH wrote: This isn't factory is it? Russ H. http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240D-T7287352040_W0QQitemZ4568529006QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem An aftermarkert turbo (and that's what's installed here) WILL liven up, but substantially shorten the life of a NEW OM60x.91

Re: [MBZ] THE SDL CURE

2005-08-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace your pressure cap and check the tank for leaks at the pressure cap seat, both are known problems that result in coolant loss. Usually don't result in cold pressure, but will cause the upper radiator hose to collaps Peter

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, Im cursing myself by posting this I know. On one of my SDL's which was supected of having a bad head. Does not smoke, does not run hot unless ran low on coolant of course, after sitting overnight has pressure in system still, also have to add coolant everyday or

Re: [MBZ] THE SDL CURE

2005-08-13 Thread JJJ
peter...you need the cure...i was talking about diesel...that other guy with the devine sdl had probs with coolant walk away from the shop...get outta those fumes... - Replace your pressure cap and check the tank for leaks at the pressure cap seat, both are

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
I'll trade you for a 300E.. On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:24:43 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now would be a good time to sell. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice

2005-08-13 Thread Rick Knoble
Go buy a lower miles '95 E300D and call it good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-MERCEDES-BENZE-CLASS-E300D_W0QQitemZ4567403506QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-MERCEDES-BENZ-E300-D-VERY-WELL-KEPT_W0QQitemZ4568003555QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I do know the PO replaced the cap with a new aftermarket generic one. Have been meaning to get a real replacement and see what it does. A bad cap wouldnt hold pressure in the system overnight though would it? Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, Im cursing myself by posting

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uhh, no. Luther Gulseth wrote: I'll trade you for a 300E.. On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:24:43 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now would be a good time to sell. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
damn, I tried On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:48:48 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: uhh, no. Luther Gulseth wrote: I'll trade you for a 300E.. On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:24:43 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now would be a good time to sell.

[MBZ] OT Last Best Hope? ;-)

2005-08-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
Here's the newest American saviour! (Can't be any worse than what you have now) http://walken2008.com/index.html Just can't wait for 2008! Smirkingly yours, Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT Last Best Hope? ;-)

2005-08-13 Thread JabbaHursty
i'm holding out for a constitutional amendment and Ahnold although i must say that we all do love christopher walken At 06:25 PM 8/13/2005, you wrote: Here's the newest American saviour! (Can't be any worse than what you have now) http://walken2008.com/index.html Just can't wait for 2008!

[MBZ] Auxiliary cooling fan fix

2005-08-13 Thread David Brodbeck
I just got done fixing the auxiliary electric cooling fan on my '83 300D Turbo. The fan was seized. It had blown its fuse, and could barely be turned by hand. I initially tried to remove the fan blades from the motor, to access the front bearing, but didn't have any luck. Instead, I removed

[MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas

2005-08-13 Thread Paul Raheb
Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T Mommy Wagon 1984 300D-T Hot Rod PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I do know the PO replaced the cap with a new aftermarket generic one. Have been meaning to get a real replacement and see what it does. A bad cap wouldnt hold pressure in the system overnight though would it? Hard to predict all that a defective cap COULD do -

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas

2005-08-13 Thread DANTERR9
Saturday's gas price is $2.659 regular, 2.799 diesel here on long island. Its going up fast. -Dan

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the prices have reversed. Buy the Diesel! On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the increase in diesel fuel and the price

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-13 Thread OK Don
I'll give you $500 for it tomorrow by noon. On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now would be a good time to sell. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC