Connie is a prayerful, careful driver...she's gonna
have to learn to DRIVE IT LIKE SHE STOLE IT! Now THAT
will be something to see!
Chris
--- Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It will work fine as an errand vehicle (with the
trap removed). Just
make sure it gets a good Italian tuneup at least
BZZZT
How many MACs have YOU personally had this problem with?
New or old?
What do you thing the paper-clip hole is for?
___
GG
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of David Brodbeck
Sent: Tuesday,
Well some macs didn't have paper-clip holes, mind the manual usually
indicated if you could stick a paper-clip
in the CD slot edge somewhere instead. People forget Apple hasn't
made custom drives for 10's of years now,
so they use the off the self millions per order of CD drives everyone
David Goldsmith wrote:
Hi! What body type and transmission would a '79 300TD
wagon have and would either of these require
substantial modification to use an '82 240D engine?
Thanks!
I don't think a tranny tuned for the five cylinder will work
nicely with the 240D motor, although it might
Dude, I have one sitting in my lap right now that covers Coupes / Sedans /
Wagons 1974 - 84 Repair Manual. Want to play Let's Make A Deal?
On 9/27/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Doesn't seem to exist...or is it bunched in with other
models that would not have shown up on a
And this would be your wife?
On 9/27/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Connie is a prayerful, careful driver...she's gonna
have to learn to DRIVE IT LIKE SHE STOLE IT! Now THAT
will be something to see!
Chris
--- Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It will work fine as an
No need to adjust the timing for B99, though I've advanced my OM603 2
degrees to 13 degrees ATDC for other purposes. All of my diesel
powered vehicles have run just fine on B100 with no modifications
whatsoever...except for monitoring the fuel filters for the first few
thousand miles after
Awww man...
Here I was thinking I ought to come on and appologize for not seeing the humor
in your post while a bunch of people did. Then I see this.
Without going into a big tirade I do not find this humorous in the slightest.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:18:08 -0700
From:
George Gregory wrote:
BZZZT
How many MACs have YOU personally had this problem with?
New or old?
What do you thing the paper-clip hole is for?
There is no paper clip hole I can see on a Mac Mini. I'm told iMacs
don't have them, either. Maybe it would interfere with the
Phillip,
Its a 400watt blockheater, my 400watt inverter handles it with no worries. I
use a 110ah marine battery and 20 minutes is plenty to start my car down to
-15F out in the driveway. Cars don't suffer from windchill anyway.
At -20F an hour on the heater gets everything going just
My recently deceased '82 240D ran fine on B99, but
underperformed in the mpg category (though I imagine
part of that was probably my average speed over
70mph); I noticed no such problem w/ my '03 TDI (same
mpg, more or less, with B99 or B0). It was suggested
to me by more than one party (incl.
No, the 240D did not.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
If the car has automatic climate control, my bet is the servo isn't parking.
That fuse may be in an inline holder separate from the fuse box.
I don't believe that the 240D ever came with the servo
What is the German phrase for, When God told Adam and Eve to go forth and
populate the earth, he wasn't giving you an assignment? Do not see this as
your personal responsibility.
I have but four words for you, Chris, having reared three kids, now age
(guessing here about the oldest, I am bad in
I too have noticed over the years that 123 240D's feel MUCH slower than
115 versions. Talking about autos, not sticks. Same probably applies
though.
B Dike wrote:
Gentlemen,
An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115)
isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough
to
Marshall,
Does this still apply to my 87 300TD?
http://internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/67-int/1987/mercedes-benz/300-series/300td/index.html
Thanks, Chris
Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
-1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf
On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 11:54:27AM -0400, BillR wrote:
I'm retired with cardiac issues at 55. I didn't even know they COULD replace
a stent, and I am just as happy I decided to take a nap while the cutter
balloon with it's ten razors was working in there. Maybe a transfusion of
Mobil 1 would
because its a 115.010
Curt Raymond wrote:
Tom,
How can you tell?
I didn't even notice that it didn't say 220D until somebody else mentioned it
and I went back and checked.
-Curt
From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '69 220D on eBay
To: Mercedes mailing list
Yes:
http://www.pictureblogger.com/album01/DSCN2202
She will just have to learn to floor it :-)
Chris
--- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And this would be your wife?
On 9/27/05, Christopher McCann
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Connie is a prayerful, careful driver...she's
gonna
have
What? Am I suddenly on Banned? Gay bashing on Diesel?
Don [straight but with gay friends, and not amused]
On 9/27/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Curt,
These rules aren't only possible but are being implemented, as we speak,
in
the newly formed state of pertopia. You, my homosexual
Yes, wouldn't have even looked at it otherwise.
Chris
--- Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So I assume it has the 3rd seat?
Christopher McCann wrote:
Apparently the man I bought it from's grand kids
called it Little Red Riding Hood...which is
cute...especially since it
That's a gasser.Asked about it the other day. Mike
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '69 220D on eBay
Uh, yea, ... I think I've seen those pics. NOW, tell me how you are going to
pay for car insurance on two Benz diesels and five TransAms. And do NOT fool
yourself into thinking that any of your daughters will want Daddy's car!
On 9/28/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes:
Hate it when that happens.
bill s
So Regina calls and says that the SDL all the sudden started
accelerating out of control. So I head back to check out the situation.
Apparantly the linkage to the IP broke(looks like plastic) and stuck
the IP to full open throttle. I mean FULL open. So
I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might custom-order
one.
On 9/27/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
I'm in the right lane, pedal to the floor speeding up as fast as I can.
The next 2 lanes over are generally busy so whomever was behind me
You CAN access every bit of the linkage with the manifold in situ, but
patience is required. I've fiddled with these items far more times
than I care to recall. I used epoxy to fix the plastic ball joints on
the sliding linkage between the IP and CC servo bracket.
On 9/27/05, Kaleb C. Striplin
My sunroof is working fine in my 124 but I would like to keep it that way. Can
the the sunroof actually be removed by a mere mortal and relubed with
Gleitpaste? I've repaired the roof in my 123 and it works wonderfully. Is
preventative maintenance something I can do without fear of screwing
Sorry, subject should have read sunroof!
Ralph Wasserbaech
'83 300CD my car
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars
'82 300TD parts car
'82 240D (just sold)
'82 300TD currently smashed
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
because its a 115.010
A 220D is a 115.110, a 115.010 is a 220 gasser.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0
they are already programmed to want benzes...maybe an
SLK700 by that time :-)
PART TIME JOB. It's not like I invented the idea of a
large family. I know lots of people who do it. Also, I
get a raise with each additional kid...nice to work
for a company with a (Catholic) conscience. Only thing
I
I saw this on Craigslist in London ,Ont. Sounds very interesting and rare.
Thought some of my neighbors in Ontario might be interested. It is a bit pricey
though.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/100387557.html
Ralph Wasserbaech
'83 300CD my car
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars
'82
LT Don wrote:
I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might custom-order
one.
In 1977 it is 62 hp and 67 hp in 1980!!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5
I'm looking at a 1987 420SEL - 103Kmi, everything works, little to no rust.
Timing chain changed, oil changed often, new radiator.
What are the issues on these particular cars? I've only owned diesel MBs.
Also, the guy wants $4k. Reasonable, or 2x reasonable?
--
Sunil Hari
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
When I needed a alternator for mine the prices were usually around $100 for a
remanufactured one and thats a genuine Bosch. Thats a 55 amp so they aren't
overly expensive
B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think I found the problem. The alternator isn't
generating any current. The barcode
Thanks Kevin and Marshall. I'll change the fluid and filter (think I
already have one I bought as a spare) and report back if it's still
doing it.
On 9/27/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 12:01:25PM -0700, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Lately on cold mornings my 300D is
On 9/27/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 22:54:27 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
, There are some lock-up bugs in the CD-ROM
drives on Macs, and Apple is still the only computer manufacturer that
doesn't provide *any* means of mechanically ejecting a CD that
On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 08:55:40PM -0500, OK Don wrote:
I'm looking at an eBay '87 300D that the owner says the following
about when questioned about the condition of the car:
The injection pump may be an issue in the future, it is adjusted
correctly so the engine idles smooth and has all
Thanks Peter. That part of the disassembly sounds very similar to the 123
which I am pretty intimate with.
Ralph Wasserbaech
'83 300CD my car
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars
'82 300TD parts car
'82 240D (just sold)
'82 300TD currently smashed
Gabriel S wrote:
the 124 gets good fuel economy for weighing close to 5,000lbs, but
35mpg is insane...i never get that much, and if im pushing it, forget
it!
The real truth -
Not only is it not insane to get this kind of mileage, but the 124 does
not weigh anything close to 5,000 lbs.
OK then, the long 126 chassis is great. The 560 has even more power,
but I would look at condition before quibbling over engine size. I
really like the 300SDL. Same chassis, wonderful Diesel engine.
On 9/27/05, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh Don, I don't care about gas costs. I've driven
Gabriel S wrote:
the 124 gets good fuel economy for weighing close to 5,000lbs, but
35mpg is insane...i never get that much, and if im pushing it, forget
it!
The real truth -
Not only is it not insane to get this kind of mileage, but the 124 does
not weigh anything close to 5,000
Peter,
I think fresh beer would be in order, though we'd need to do the party
somewhere other than Dunn's since adult beverages are not allowed.
I'd say your campground is a great idea, unfortunately Memorial day is tree
planting week for me. Say that gives me an idea. I've got 85 acres
If everything works and there is no major rust or dents then its a steal if you
really like it.
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil wrote:
I'm looking at a 1987 420SEL - 103Kmi, everything works, little to no
rust. Timing chain changed, oil changed often, new radiator.
Also, the
I have had two of these, both 87's and in great shape.
One was black on black with 114K I bought for 4k about 4 years ago. Drove it
for a year and the neighbor down the street offered me 6K for it, so I sold
it.
Other was smoke silver with maroon interior, very nice as well with 158K on
it.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
With more miles, you are probably looking at valve seals at some point.
Personally, I always wanted the 560, mostly for the heated seat feature
usually not found on the 420.
I recently heard from a local part supplier that there is some ignition
control box(?) under
I always saw rusted out cars as a sign of neglect, but considering rust
proofing has come along way one would expect these Japanese cars to fair better
than 30 year old Benz's. The Japanese have taken lessons from us about rust
proofing.
David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-380SL-1982-xclnt-peice-of-junk_W0QQi
temZ8003586735QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I had almost the same symtoms. I have records from the previous owner but
it doesn't show when the trap was replaced. I had a bad temp sensor in car
(plus other issues) and managed to overheat the engine on the way home one
time. That was enough to start the process of coolant loss. I was only
I have to admit I would certainly love to get my hands on a Honda S2000 as a
replacemnt for my Mustang Cobra that I sadly had to sell. The sound of a
screaming engine at 8,000 rpms just boils my blood. Its too bad that a lot of
the Honda, Toyotas and even the others like Kia are starting to
Mac,
It's goneWhat was bizarre? Mike
- Original Message -
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:41 AM
Subject: [MBZ] This is bizarre...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-380SL-1982-xclnt-peice-of-junk_W0QQi
The link got corrupted.
Enter item # 8003586735
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mac,
It's goneWhat was bizarre? Mike
- Original Message -
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:41 AM
Subject: [MBZ] This is bizarre...
My 1983 300TD with 276 K miles has suffered diminishing fuel economy over
time (more accurately, I have been doing the suffering). Now, I get about 20
mpg in typical stop and go city driving, with the occasional 10 mile
interstate cruise thrown in for good measure. 10 years ago it was more like
24
I have no idea what a Parker Wagon is. Please elaborate or explain to us
city folk.
On 9/27/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
LT Don wrote:
I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might
custom-order
one.
In 1977 it is 62 hp and 67 hp in 1980!!
Marshall
--
I could just barf.
On 9/27/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-1979-300SD-Mercedes-Benz-chevy-350-conversion_W0QQitemZ4578643782QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Im assuming that was a joke.
Harry wrote:
I see alot of older Honda's around here and its the same thing, rusty but still
running. Thats not reliability in my opinion, thats cheap workmanship. A truly
dependable car should not only stand the test
What?! What?! What's wrong? I can't eBay from Work!! Gahhh!!!
On 9/28/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I could just barf.
On 9/27/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Injection pump.
Gabriel S. wrote:
what is an ip?
I kill you now and steal rust free 450! Muhahahahaahaaha
Err... uhh I mean
So ... where's it located?
On 9/28/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
Also, what mileage can I expect on the
did you pull the VR and make sure it's not just worn out brushes?
isildur
On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, B Dike wrote:
I think I found the problem. The alternator isn't
generating any current. The barcode label on it says
World Class Remanufacturing. Thanks all for the
help.
Bruce
---
Yes, the brushes looked fine, just like those in the
picture Marshall posted.
B.
--- G.E. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
did you pull the VR and make sure it's not just worn
out brushes?
isildur
On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, B Dike wrote:
I think I found the problem. The alternator isn't
OK Don wrote:
I'm looking at an eBay '87 300D that the owner says the following
about when questioned about the condition of the car:
The injection pump may be an issue in the future, it is adjusted
correctly so the engine idles smooth and has all the correct power,
but the setting is out of
Must ... resist ... urge ... to Drive all over AL looking for rust free W116
On 9/28/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
--
Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
In a message dated 9/28/2005 8:21:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
Also, what mileage can I expect on the road?
Tom,
Nitske's page on the 450SEL cover 72-80 model years so
Mitch Haley wrote:
Let's say I have a 190D 2.5/auto and a 190E2.3-16, and I want to put
the 5 cylinder diesel in the 190E body with the 190E 5 sp tranny.
Does anything have to be fabricated or purchased, or is the
operation going to be a matter of swapping existing parts from donor
to recipient?
Gabriel S. wrote:
as far as the weight, you are correct, my 124 weights 4390lbs. As far as gas
mileage, I don't think i've gotten 35mpg.
Then your 124 weights about 1000 lbs more than the 124 diesels that
Mercedes manufactured.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to
On 9/28/05 11:33 AM, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Then your 124 weights about 1000 lbs more than the 124 diesels that
Mercedes manufactured.
Maybe he has the updated Auric Goldfinger model!
GG
In a message dated 9/28/2005 8:21:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
Also, what mileage can I expect on the road?
I had a 1979 450SEL from 1991 through 1998.
It was a great car and
Say what? I'm with Kleb, as they age, the IP's are almost always low
on fuel delivery, especially off idle - necessitating the ALDA
adjustment (richer). Almost all older, unmolested MB turbo diesels are
dogs (low fuel delivery) that wake up dramatically with a little
tweaking. I never hear of old
On Wed, Sep 28, 2005 at 12:26:34PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some other specs: 0-60 in 10.8 seconds with a top speed of 127 MPH.
Sounds like Casey's 87 300TD :)
K
On Wed, Sep 28, 2005 at 10:20:34AM -0500, Tom Hargrave wrote:
I've found a rust free 450SEL and I'm curious if the car will run on
mid-grade gas.
Rust free 116? Those had rust problems in California...
K
Someone had posted about a company that had some good exhaust systems
available. They had stainless systems, with a lifetime guarantee. My system
crashed, and I lost the link. Could someone post that again please?
I've had a Timevalve Stainless system on my 116/300SD for over 15
years and they paid for a coupla' minor fixes..
Here's the website: http://www.timevalve.com/
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
PS .. Would appreciate a signature/name on posted emails..
That way I know who I'm
Most of those older Benz's do not require any type of high octane fuel. Higher
octane gas which is mostly required in LEV's or Low Emission Vehicles. Higher
octane say 91 or higher does not burn faster than say 87 or 89 it burns slower
which results in a cleaner burn. Almost all of the pre 90's
Injection Pump
Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
what is an ip?
On 9/28/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought as they worn they started running lean which is why the ALDA
needs to be adjusted?
Mathieu J. Cama wrote:
Andrew,
Have your injectors tested. If they
Skip the 420 and 560, if I was going that far for my money I'd go all the way
to a S500. Much nicer than a 560, more power and better fuel economy
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you ever drove a 560, you would see what the difference is. You
would then want one to play with on
This one's out of North Mississippi.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Ed Booher
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 11:26 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 450SEL
I'll tell you after I trade for it, on Saturday.
The car has 155,000 miles on it and the seats are in excellent condition.
The body's straight and I can't find a sign of rust anywhere. The paint's
faded enough that I believe it to be original.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
ah yep it was a joke and here's the part where I say my VW has a bumper sticker
that says my other car is a Mercedes but its in the shop
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Im assuming that was a joke.
Harry wrote:
I see alot of older
Well if you can get an S500 or 500SEL for 5K, then accept the fact
*you could* spend $10K to $15K to fix everything that is broken, then
I assure you
it's a very nice ride. A S600 will add another 10K (easy) to that
price. This assumes you hand it to your dealer and not want it back
for
Harry wrote:
I always saw rusted out cars as a sign of neglect, but considering rust
proofing has come along way one would expect these Japanese cars to fair better
than 30 year old Benz's. The Japanese have taken lessons from us about rust
proofing.
In the Midwest, rust isn't a sign of
Ahhh The De Lorean.
On 9/28/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry wrote:
I always saw rusted out cars as a sign of neglect, but considering rust
proofing has come along way one would expect these Japanese cars to fair
better than 30 year old Benz's. The Japanese have taken
It appears my aux fan has pooped out. The manual says, check the supplementary
fan for function, for this purpose pull the two flat plugs from the temperature
switches ( 14 or 15) and connect to each other (connecting short).
I reckon I should see if it will spin at all by doing this but I have
Assuming you had to spend that much to fix everything that is broken would be a
good bet you didn't buy it in the first place. If there is a lot that needs
fixing its pretty much a sign that the previous owner was a idiot and didn't
take care of it.
John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Someone had posted about a company that had some good exhaust systems
available. They had stainless systems, with a lifetime guarantee. My system
crashed, and I lost the link. Could someone post that again please?
Bosal markets an exhaust system that's warranted
Harry observed:
the previous owner was a idiot
I think we all would agree that is all too often the case.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 140K
Litchfield Park, AZ
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)
To: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Said in part:
9. In instances where traffic slows to 10mph, all shoulders shall
become lanes.
yep, good ol John Z had a vision with that idea and proof the French can't
build engines
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ahhh The De Lorean.
On 9/28/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry wrote:
I always saw rusted out cars as a sign of neglect, but considering rust
From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil / additive advice
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
___SNIP
From what I understand, stents have defined, finite lives, and
and proof that some have more money than brains
Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry observed:
the previous owner was a idiot
I think we all would agree that is all too often the case.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 140K
Litchfield Park, AZ
___
For new
Mitch Haley wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
You probably won't be able to fit a 602 engine into the 201.034 chassis
(it MIGHT fit into a 190E 2.6 - MAYBE) without MAJOR alterations to the
chassis. The 190D 2.5 chassis were stretched up front - different
radiators and so forth -
Are the hoods,
Well that assumes that you can find an owner idiot that will sell you
a fixed perfect w140 for the same price as a broken w140. Since most
of that money is going to fix faulty engineering it's hard for a
smart owner to prevent it from becoming toast even if you do all the
preventative
Prior to repainting my 350SDL, I was also considering replacing the
windshieldnot broken or cracked (darn). I've got some
choices...the dealer for OEM glass or aftermarket. Is there a big
difference? Triumph auto glass (a national chain) quoted $250 for their
standard glass...US made by
Harry wrote:
Skip the 420 and 560, if I was going that far for my money I'd go all
the way to a S500. Much nicer than a 560, more power and better fuel
economy
The S500 is a nice car, but I like the lines of the 420 and 560 much
better than the new body. I think the 560 represents what a
David Brodbeck wrote:
In the Midwest, rust isn't a sign of neglect, it's an inevitability of
life. Unless you take extreme measures to immediately grind out rust
and and repaint as soon as bubbles start to appear, any car with a steel
body will eventually rust out due to the road salt
Let's see on ebay there is an s500 for sale for 20K, but no history
info, one at 12k, some at 24k.
one for 5K with a salvage history, flooded, but claim it's run the
last 12 years.
There is one at 3.5k, but the word abused does come to mind. I wonder
if the missing steering wheel airbag is
Yes w140
On 28-Sep-05, at 12:43 PM, Donald Snook wrote:
What is chassis number for the S500 (the older one 92-?)? Is it the
140?
Why can't you guys put a SUBJECT in .??? Might encourage folks to
look at what you have to say!!
Just a short rant/request.
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
On Sep 28, 2005, at 12:43 PM, Donald Snook wrote:
Harry wrote:
Skip the 420 and 560, if I was going that far for my money
I wish you well, but...
Beware the oogy cracked dash. :(( I never saw a 116 450SE/L that still had
an intact dash, especially if it was blue. Also, inasmuch as most of them
seem to have been owned by chain smokers, the interiors usually smell of
stale tobacco fumes. Yecchhh.
On 9/28/05, Tom
I second Chuck re: Timevalve. They have a lifetime warranty that they really
DO honor. It's so good it's worth SHOUTING about!
On 9/28/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Someone had posted about a company that had some good exhaust systems
available. They
HAH! There's nothing that makes me madder than idiots who cruise in the
breakdown lane when the beltway traffic has come to a halt.
On 9/28/05, Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)
To: Dave
,if you want to get pedantic about it. ;).
Yes, lets.
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