Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably started lockout switch, move the shifter leaver back and forth and see what happens. Dennis Perkins wrote: This weekend I went out to my car, an 84 300SD and when I turned the key I got nothing. I have a new battery in it. The headlights did not dim when I turned the key and I was

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
I was a schoolteacher when you were being potty trained, you little ... :-) On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You need to learn how to read, I didnt say that. LT Don wrote: I do not agree with Kleb's statement that no 240D is worth an engine transplant. On

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
So ... I am pretty sure I know how to read.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Kleb, What is a started lockout switch? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: probably started lockout switch, move the shifter leaver back and forth and see what happens. Dennis Perkins wrote: This weekend I went out to my car, an 84 300SD and when I turned the key

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
and you will come back next year as well. LT Don wrote: Uh, yea, apparently so. I blew $150 to come to the OkieQ and all I got was a flat tire. Well, ok, I did come back with a Luther Server CPU so I can't complain. On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
You bet your buttocks I will. Wouldn't miss it for anything. Where else can you get that true Claremore Waffle House cuisine? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and you will come back next year as well. LT Don wrote: Uh, yea, apparently so. I blew $150 to come to

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
next time it will be the other waffle house LT Don wrote: You bet your buttocks I will. Wouldn't miss it for anything. Where else can you get that true Claremore Waffle House cuisine? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and you will come

Re: [MBZ] Okieque

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
You aren't allowed to throw stones until you have attended once. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You bet your buttocks I will. Wouldn't miss it for anything. Where else can you get that true Claremore Waffle House cuisine? Not forgetting the grits competition.

Re: [MBZ] Using vacuum to set timing

2005-08-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
George, You can use vacuum to set a your idle mixture and your timing. Concerning your idle mixture: You adjust your idle mixture down until your vacuum just starts to drop off them you adjust it up until your vacuum just starts to drop off. The correct setting is in the middle of the two.

Re: [MBZ] starting a dormant 300D

2005-08-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Alan Duff wrote: My method is to first be sure you have clean fuel in the car. Drain, refill and use the hand pump if necessary. Put a fully charged battery on the car. Use jumper cables to connect another fully charged battery to it. Spray a few shots of WD-40 into the air intake. Turn the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Curt Raymond wrote: If you lived in a 3rd floor walkup in an area where it got to -20f a couple times a year you'd think different. Ever try to pour 15w40 conventional oil at -20f? Its like thick honey. Mobil 1 5w40 is still oil, which do you think is going to make it to the bearings faster?

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Joe Mendyka wrote: What is my best bet? If I part it out myself, I know that I can get considerably more money. However, this would require me getting involved in a business I know nothing about. While most old cars are worth more as parts than as complete cars, they usually aren't worth

[MBZ] OT - was 240D, now Kaleb/LT Don love-fest

2005-08-24 Thread meadedillon
Well, at least they didn't fill an entire digest with an exchange about flautulence Message: 11 Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:41:59 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
You are missing the point, David. Mobil 1 15-W-50 does NOT get thick at -20F. Those of us who use Mobil 1 were using the 15-W-50 until they came out with the 5-W-40 recently. Trust me, my 240D turned over w/ 15-W-50 as if the outside air temp was summer like. On 8/23/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT - was 240D, now Kaleb/LT Don love-fest

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
And what if we did. I am an officer and therefore mine doesn't stink. On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, at least they didn't fill an entire digest with an exchange about flautulence -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have a shop, I have employees that I pay $6 an hour to strip cars, costs about $75 to have a car stripped start to finish. It is my business. You're hiring the wrong kind of guys. An experienced gang can do it with five guys in five minutes.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD starts sporadically

2005-08-24 Thread Royce Engler
Hi Dennis, I started my '85 300TD for a couple of years that way when it refused to start. In fact, I used to carry a short length of battery cable to jump directly from the battery to those terminals. I don't think I ever did any damage. I finally determined that the problem was the solenoid

Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil analysis on my 300SDL (287,000 miles) at 10,211 miles on Mobil1 indicated 0.5% soot. I'm about to hit another 10k miles, and will get another analysis done. I am VERY impressed with the cold starting of the engines with Mobil1 - having used dino oil for 20

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
I find that it makes a big difference qwhen temps get to or below 20F - even in OK. At 10k miles between changes with 0.5% soot, I don't even look back. On 8/23/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen and touche. For reasons unknown to me, my 300TD stopped leaking or burning oil

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
And I am such a hippie: http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ But Luther is much less so: http://www.theformulasource.com/images/news/logos/mr_clean.jpg

Re: [MBZ] is diesel dropping?

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
It's been sitting at $2.43 in OKC for tha last 5 or 6 days. On 8/23/05, Brian Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2.54 to 2.49 a couple of days ago in central MO. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D 287,707 as of this p.m. - Original Message - From: LT Don To: Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Yea, but they have a record. On 8/23/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have a shop, I have employees that I pay $6 an hour to strip cars, costs about $75 to have a car stripped start to finish. It is my business. You're hiring the wrong kind of

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread Royce Engler
Where do you get your analysis done? Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:15 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176 I find

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Ya I know the feeling, I got the crud when I went back to the USA last time, ya get used to your own bugs in your own environment. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This gringo got mighty sick during his visit - wasn't pleasent. DOn't know how the little kids make it past the food

Re: [MBZ] OT - was 240D, now Kaleb/LT Don love-fest

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
You're assuming that they're finished On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, at least they didn't fill an entire digest with an exchange about flautulence -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] OT - was 240D, now Kaleb/LT Don love-fest

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
I am certainly finished. This is SO off topic! On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're assuming that they're finished On 8/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, at least they didn't fill an entire digest with an exchange about flautulence --

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
And YOU do't get to sell the parts -- On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, but they have a record. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
Must be the case -- Huatulco was beautifull though! On 8/23/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ya I know the feeling, I got the crud when I went back to the USA last time, ya get used to your own bugs in your own environment. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
http://www.youroil.net/ Larry Turner - fellow list member. On 8/23/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where do you get your analysis done? Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Your in the biz, what is the most profitable chunk you get from any car? When I owned a automotive machine shop in the Pacific NW I purchased used crank shafts , we called them cores, by the flat bed truck 300 hundred at a time out of Texas. I was told the junkers came out of the rust belt,

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
I was going to say skinhead -- -- On 8/23/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only one thing it could bea redneck! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:57 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Naw, Luther isn't a real skinhead. He'd rather search out a cheap CD on eBay than bust some minority heads. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was going to say skinhead -- -- -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
I'd try to explain all of this to you, but without a road trip to the OkieQ it would just be like telling a guy who spent his entire life in San Diego what it is like on the Maine coast. It is a Kleb thing. You simply have to experience it to understand.

Re: [MBZ] Good Mercedes Shop in Austin,TX

2005-08-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:34:31 -0500 Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For older iron, I'd give Austin Autohaus a call: http://www.austinautohaus.com/ How long have they been in business? I never heard of them during the time I was in Austin. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
Taht's how he got me hooked -- -- On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If he offered a list discount I might consider giving him some business. [hint] On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youroil.net/ Larry Turner - fellow list member. On

[MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
As suggested, I topped of the power steering reservior with ATF. Noise is still there. Looked at my Performance Parts catalog (sorry Rusty, but/and I just use it to look at parts breakdowns) and there is a part in the steering called the track rod mount that looks (?) like it might have some

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread Mitch Haley
LT Don wrote: If he offered a list discount I might consider giving him some business. [hint] Last fall, he did $5 off on 3 or 4 test kits

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
This happens with the wheel turned just a little past center, half way around, or pegged at the stop? Of course, I have no idea regardless, but we always ask for more information! On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As suggested, I topped of the power steering reservior with ATF. Noise

Re: [MBZ] is diesel dropping?

2005-08-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:20:47 -0500 Brian Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2.54 to 2.49 a couple of days ago in central MO. Brian from Columbia MO 275.9 one morning last week, now 271.9, SAME PRICE AS REGULAR GASOLINE! Here in northern NM Craig in Los Alamos

Re: [MBZ] Using vacuum to set timing

2005-08-24 Thread 72benz250
Cool, Thx Tom, BTW the dealer manual states 91 RON, I read somewhere that 87 octane is 91 RON. Is that correct? Thanks George -- Original message -- George, You can use vacuum to set a your idle mixture and your timing. Concerning your idle mixture: You adjust

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
It happens as soon as the wheel is turned left. Not constant. It is as if a set of keys is on top of the steering column (under the dash). On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This happens with the wheel turned just a little past center, half way around, or pegged at the stop? Of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread JabbaHursty
i would think you become acclimated to it, like one does to all things. and i'm still moving to mexico. just have to figure out which soccer team to support At 10:16 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: This gringo got mighty sick during his visit - wasn't pleasent. DOn't know how the little kids

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
Does the turn signal still cancel from a left turn? A little rhythm at no extra cost? On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It happens as soon as the wheel is turned left. Not constant. It is as if a set of keys is on top of the steering column (under the dash). -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Loren Faeth
Don, I'll give you $75 and you won't even have to deliver! At 09:53 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: And no, Kleb, it isn't so terminal that I will sell you my 240D for $50.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
e-coli are not my freinds -- -- On 8/23/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i would think you become acclimated to it, like one does to all things. and i'm still moving to mexico. just have to figure out which soccer team to support At 10:16 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: This

Re: [MBZ] Using vacuum to set timing

2005-08-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
George, RON stands for the calculated octane rating, based on the chemical makeup of the gas. The R in RON stands for research. MON stands for the actual octane rating derived from running the same fuel in a special test engine in a controlled environment. The M in MON stands for motor. The

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
I'll up the ante to $100, but you do have to deliver -- - the OkieQ is close enough. On 8/23/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I'll give you $75 and you won't even have to deliver! At 09:53 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: And no, Kleb, it isn't so terminal that I will sell you my

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Yep. Stalk works normally. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does the turn signal still cancel from a left turn? A little rhythm at no extra cost? On 8/23/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It happens as soon as the wheel is turned left. Not constant. It is as if a set

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
There are a set of bushings inside the steering column. I bet that one of them is scrubbing. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10:11 PM To: Mercedes mailing list

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Bring me a low mile 190D turbo w/ title + $75 and we can talk trade. On 8/23/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I'll give you $75 and you won't even have to deliver! At 09:53 PM 8/23/2005, you wrote: And no, Kleb, it isn't so terminal that I will sell you my 240D for $50.

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
$100? I already owe Rusty almost that much for the shutdown valve. Which reminds me -- I've gotta put a check in the mail to him for it. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll up the ante to $100, but you do have to deliver -- - the OkieQ is close enough. On 8/23/05, Loren

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
That is what it sounds like. And that doesn't sound good, since the same Performance Parts catalog that said my shut-down valve was $35 (now $60 from Rusty) says that part is/was about $55, which means that it probably is about $100. Kleb? On 8/23/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] Small Rant re: Mercedes Digest, as a Subject

2005-08-24 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hey all, It would be appreciated if the Mercedes Digest, etc. Subject Line NOT be used by those receiving the Digest version when replying. Personally, I like to see the Subject defined so I can determine if it is of interest.. Kaleb - Can you reject and define as undeliverable those

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
o, those kind of guys. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have a shop, I have employees that I pay $6 an hour to strip cars, costs about $75 to have a car stripped start to finish. It is my business. You're hiring the wrong kind of guys. An experienced gang can do it

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, thats toad LT Don wrote: And I am such a hippie: http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ But Luther is much less so: http://www.theformulasource.com/images/news/logos/mr_clean.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, no joke. Support your poor local list owner. LT Don wrote: If he offered a list discount I might consider giving him some business. [hint] On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youroil.net/ Larry Turner - fellow list member. On

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
$100 for a shutoff valve? WOW LT Don wrote: $100? I already owe Rusty almost that much for the shutdown valve. Which reminds me -- I've gotta put a check in the mail to him for it. On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll up the ante to $100, but you do

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you mean this part? http://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/lookup_parts.cfm?SubcategoryID=6061VehicleID=1192980CFID=568173CFToken=31134654 LT Don wrote: That is what it sounds like. And that doesn't sound good, since the same Performance Parts catalog that said my shut-down valve was $35 (now $60

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they are cheap, you got screwed, check my last email I sent. LT Don wrote: $80 with shipping. But NO, Kaleb said, Buy a new one, they are cheap. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Probably an old price list. (cough) On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: they are cheap, you got screwed, check my last email I sent. LT Don wrote: $80 with shipping. But NO, Kaleb said, Buy a new one, they are cheap.

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
Yes, that would be the part. Wonder if Rusty matches his competitor's prices? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you mean this part? http://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/lookup_parts.cfm?SubcategoryID=6061VehicleID=1192980CFID=568173CFToken=31134654 LT Don wrote:

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well I dont know, its a little late now isnt it? LT Don wrote: Yes, that would be the part. Wonder if Rusty matches his competitor's prices? On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you mean this part?

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uhhh, no, its their current price. LT Don wrote: Probably an old price list. (cough) On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: they are cheap, you got screwed, check my last email I sent. LT Don wrote: $80 with shipping.

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread Steve MacSween
I was talking about this sort of stuff with the counter guy at the local import parts shop today. They have an associated German-born wrench who goes to Germany twice a year to buy used cars and used engines, etc., and he just got back and told them the parts prices in North America are now HUGELY

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread LT Don
I probably overpayed. But my rule of thumb is to call Rusty. If I find that he has jacked up his prices and is screwing us, then I will go elsewhere. Until then it is nice to know I can pick up the phone and talk to someone who knows my car much better than I do. But of course, sometimes Gary

[MBZ] Clean those condensors radiators!

2005-08-24 Thread Dave M.
My electric auxiliary fan had been making more noise than usual this year, so I finally got around to changing it (sure is nice to have a parts car to swipe this stuff from, lol... and, uh, sorry Rusty!) Anyway, I found the mother of all dust bunnies hiding behind the fan:

Re: [MBZ] while we are putting crap into our fuel tanks ...

2005-08-24 Thread Slozukimc
In a message dated 8/20/2005 11:22:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wouldnt recommend doing that. I tried that once and i suspect that is what lead to the death of my engine in my wagon. REALLY Because of the synthetics? I have been doing that for years with

Re: [MBZ] strange noise (revisited)

2005-08-24 Thread BenzBarn
That's kind of how it works. MB basically said, '' Lizen you peple, ezer you zell exclusivly to us or ve von't deal vith you. No moore zeling to WD's or rezellers. '' So, some OE companies went along with this because the market share was so small anyway for some older car parts. The Classic

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/23/2005 2:08:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So is it Tristar Pete's, or is it Jose's now? Both names are on the front. Jose's is most prominent. Jim In Phoenix

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Slozukimc
In a message dated 8/23/2005 1:31:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ah, my cauliflower, 'tis I, ME, who on the weekend picked up a $100 240d in NY, which instead of the rotbucket I expected, turns out to be an ex-VA and MD car with some cosmetics issues and a tired

Re: [MBZ] Small Rant re: Mercedes Digest, as a Subject

2005-08-24 Thread Desert Rat
Kaleb, the unsubscribe URL isn't working. Can you please take me off this Banned Light list? I can't keep up with all this bantor about nothing and don't want to anymore. Lt Don...send title Kalebsend check Get me the hell out of here...call me when diesel is back...thanks. On 8/23/05, LT

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, my cauliflower, 'tis I, ME, who on the weekend picked up a $100 240d in NY, which instead of the rotbucket I expected, turns out to be an ex-VA and MD car with some cosmetics issues and a tired OM616. Told ya you should have made a road trip to NY there

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Slozukimc
In a message dated 8/24/2005 1:49:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just *love* navy blue 123s... don't you, Kaleb? LoL. Thanks again, Mike. Mac Mac, Keep me in mind if you ever find a 123TD with a 3rd seat. Navy blue and no rustThe only kind of Benz to

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Slozukimc
In a message dated 8/24/2005 1:49:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's either gonna get an OM616 with a 4 speed, or (outside chance) a turbodeezel. No way I'm going to part it. VERY GLAD TO HEAR THAT.Can you believe the guy never came back to pick it up after

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's either gonna get an OM616 with a 4 speed, or (outside chance) a turbodeezel. No way I'm going to part it. VERY GLAD TO HEAR THAT.Can you believe the guy never came back to pick it up after seeing it in person? I couldn't, Mike Sure. He's the reverse of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Is Jack in the Box still cooking the shit out of their hamburgers? On 8/23/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: e-coli are not my freinds -- -- On 8/23/05, JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i would think you become acclimated to it, like one does to all things. and i'm still moving

[MBZ] proper and best fluids

2005-08-24 Thread Enigma2be2
I am new to the list and have a few questions. I own two 1984 300D Turbos with about 115,000 each on them (very good condition, purchased both from ladies that were original owners). I am working on both to try to gain efficientcy and longevity. What are the very best fluids to use for oil,

[MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?

2005-08-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've got a line on an immaculate 1987 190E 2.3-16 that's come up for sale. I saw it at the local MBCA Concours a month ago and it's pretty sweet. Not to mention they're a rare breed. http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/uploads/post-23-1119837412.jpg

[MBZ] Anyone heard of a GLK?

2005-08-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.jimrogers.com http://4x4abc.com/JimRogers/index.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread RAH
On my 82 300sd I had a squeaky (turkey call) sound coming from the steering column when I turned in 1 direction.Dielectric grease on the horn contacts under steering wheel stopped it. I don't think you are to do it if you have an airbag. Track rod bearing mounts on my car made more of a

Re: [MBZ] Anyone heard of a GLK?

2005-08-24 Thread Christopher McCann
Have not read any of his books, but he wrote the intro to Financial Reckoning Day (EXCELLENT) and the styles of writing are similar, i.e, fascinating and very engaging. I would suppose that Adventure Capitalist would be the best one. Christopher --- TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] is diesel dropping?

2005-08-24 Thread Christopher McCann
$2.45 downtown Kansas City, MO...2.47 and 2.49 in other places in the metro area. Christopher --- Brian Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2.54 to 2.49 a couple of days ago in central MO. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D 287,707 as of this p.m. - Original Message - From: LT Don

[MBZ] More on the '82 300SD

2005-08-24 Thread Curt Raymond
I called the guy about the 300SD I mentioned last week. Turns out its 297kmi, had the trans rebuilt at 186k, Adsit engine at 260k for which he paid $4500. The Good: new Tires, and radiator. The Bad: one rear brake caliper is frozen, one rear brake line is ruptured, battery is dead, A/C leaks and

Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
Yup. I changed it anyway, but am getting close to another 10K. I'll test before changing this time. On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you have 10K on the oil change and its only ..5%? OK Don wrote: To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil analysis on my 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-24 Thread OK Don
Probably - I don't eat their shit either way. On 8/24/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Jack in the Box still cooking the shit out of their hamburgers? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] More on the '82 300SD

2005-08-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Insult him with the $800.00 offer. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 8:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] More on the '82 300SD I called the guy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?

2005-08-24 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Hi Tim, What is the milage? Auto or manual? Interior coulour? Full history? Have you got a reputable mechanics report? More expensive for parts because it is uncommon. End of the day you have to decide what it is worth to own. Me old mate Marshall(and a pile of German touring car titles) will

Re: [MBZ] crap in tanks and TOILET PAPER (?!?!??!) filters....

2005-08-24 Thread Christopher McCann
Have such a system planned out...just waiting to move into my new place to get it set up (much bigger garage). TOILET PAPER FILTERS - what is everyone talking about? Real toilet paper or the Hengst fuel filters that look a bit like a roll of toilet paper? If the former, how do you do it? THANKS!

[MBZ] motor oil tonics

2005-08-24 Thread Christopher McCann
Was at Wally World and found SAE30, no additive, no detergent motor oil for 94cents/qt. Seems that if you wanted to add an oil tonic (as Marshall calls it) to your tank, this might be a very good choice. No? Christopher Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf

Re: [MBZ] e-coli

2005-08-24 Thread Bucks2
Sure they are. Your belly is full of e-coli right now. It's the 0157-H7 strain that causes the problems. They are more aggresive than the regular guys and so they eat the lining of your guts and cause bleeding. Ken In a message dated 8/23/2005 8:34:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, damn it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/23/2005 1:31:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ah, my cauliflower, 'tis I, ME, who on the weekend picked up a $100 240d in NY, which instead of the rotbucket I expected, turns out to be an ex-VA and MD car

Re: [MBZ] Small Rant re: Mercedes Digest, as a Subject

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
works fine for me. Desert Rat wrote: Kaleb, the unsubscribe URL isn't working. Can you please take me off this Banned Light list? I can't keep up with all this bantor about nothing and don't want to anymore. Lt Don...send title Kalebsend check Get me the hell out of here...call me when

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, yes I do. Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, my cauliflower, 'tis I, ME, who on the weekend picked up a $100 240d in NY, which instead of the rotbucket I expected, turns out to be an ex-VA and MD car with some cosmetics issues and

Re: [MBZ] More on the '82 300SD

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its probably a 600-800 car. Curt Raymond wrote: I called the guy about the 300SD I mentioned last week. Turns out its 297kmi, had the trans rebuilt at 186k, Adsit engine at 260k for which he paid $4500. The Good: new Tires, and radiator. The Bad: one rear brake caliper is frozen, one

Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!

2005-08-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so you are saying you can probably go 20k between changes? OK Don wrote: Yup. I changed it anyway, but am getting close to another 10K. I'll test before changing this time. On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you have 10K on the oil change and its only ..5%? OK Don

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I haven't met Don yet so I don't know how much cruelty he can tolerate. He does make some pretty bold statements, however, so it can be assumed that he expects to receive a certain amount of 'dissing. All in good fun, of course. I can't believe there are 20+ postings on this subject - this is

Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids

2005-08-24 Thread DElliott%SWS
Gary, Welcome to the list ! You asked about what are good fluids to use. There is not a consensus of which motor oil to use but I think that the below suggestions would be good choices. Some people seem to think that regular oil is fine and have had good results with it. motor oil -

Re: [MBZ] Good Mercedes Shop in Austin,TX

2005-08-24 Thread Gary Thompson
They've been around for a while. I had never heard of them either until they advertised a car for sale on Autotrader a couple of years ago. Went in and spoke to several of the guys there, and they seemed fairly knowledgeable about the older diesels. They also just happened to have a 124 completely

[MBZ] Sucking oil through dipstick

2005-08-24 Thread 72benz250
Hi all, I was at autozone the other day and in came a guy withe a small 2 gallon canister with a weird contraption on it. Said it was a old r-12 canister with a connector that you apply shop air to it and it creates a vacuum. He used it to pull all the oil out of his engine that way. Looked

Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids

2005-08-24 Thread dave walton
Can you use Mobil-1 ATF in the Power Steering System? Thanks -Dave Walton On 24-Aug-2005 10:34:44 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary, Welcome to the list ! You asked about what are good fluids to use. There is not a consensus of which motor oil to use but I

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