My 87 420SEL did this when the clutches were worn out. It was real bad when
taking corners.
Regards,
Trampas
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Actually it's the families of the dead crispy people in the cars that really
care. If you actually had something constructive to say we might listen. But,
with your selfish pig headed I need to go first attitude it doesn't work in
the US. On the autobahn they also move over to the right so
Anybody want to bet a paycheck that our friend Gabriel is under 25 and still
knows everything?
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 8:07:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Road Rules
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL
On Thu, Sep 29, 2005 at 06:58:57PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yup, doesn't seem like it would be the modulator but I bet it is, especially
if yours is original, and now 15 plus years old. Somebody bite the bullet
here, they are easy to change,
Might just do that if it's that
On Thu, Sep 29, 2005 at 07:01:26PM -0400, Trampas wrote:
My 87 420SEL did this when the clutches were worn out. It was real bad when
taking corners.
With as fresh as the trans is, I really hope that's not it. I am going to
get it serviced next week sometime (it is about time), so I'll find out
Tighten the intake boot clamps. It's sucking air through the small leak and
whistling.
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 10:41:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Whistle
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I agree with Marshall. Anyone who thinks the fan is redundant at
freeway speeds, please remove your fan and go for a drive on the
freeway. Be prepared to either re-install the fan on the side of the
freeway (I can hear Gabe firing up the flame-o-gram already), or call
AAA to tow your car with the
What are you doing on the shoulder if you're only going to drive 80? Pick up
the pace man, you're holding up traffic.. ;-)
ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 1:46:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Being retired and not in a hurry I don't
mind driving at 'only' 75 or
Ken, I think he *likes* his head up there. Either that, or it's the
reason why he's always so snappish, lol... I wouldn't be in a very
good mood either if my head were in that environment 24x7...
:-)
-dm
--
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:04:37 EDT
From: [EMAIL
Oooo, now there's a world traveler for you. We have a little saying at
work for the newbies that know it all. When they spout about all they've done
we
just remind them that we have more time on the shitter than they have on the
job. Sooner or later they find out that they don't know all
Geez Ken, you are uptight today...whats wrong, did somone try to molest you?
On 9/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oooo, now there's a world traveler for you. We have a little saying at
work for the newbies that know it all. When they spout about all they've
done we
Actually Dave thats the smartest thing I've heard all day...I don't think
half these people understand the frustration that many southern californians
have with traffic...I recently moved close to my work, but before, i would
spend on average around 3 hours a day sitting in traffic. My 2 years of
ehhhim 27
On 9/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anybody want to bet a paycheck that our friend Gabriel is under 25 and
still
knows everything?
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 8:07:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL
On Thu, Sep 29, 2005 at 04:32:54PM -0500, John Robbins wrote:
Older ones (like you'd likely find cheap at surplus) have a weird thing
in the software that doesn't allow it to run on anything faster than a
486 with turbo mode OFF.
There should be another program you can use to fix that... a
And THAT, my frustrated friend, is one of several reasons why I
couldn't wait to exit the People's Republik of KaliFORNia after
spending nearly 8 years there. I don't miss it. Maybe someday you'll
figure out that no, it's NOT worth living there for [insert reason
here].
-dm
On 9/29/05, Gabriel
Nope. Not after you factor in ALL the costs of living... real estate
or rent, car insurance, utility rates, DMV fees, sales tax, property
tax, and a bunch of other stuff. A large chunk of that extra money you
are making is going right back out the door, for the privilege of
living with near
I thought about that, or one of the vaccuum control deals. Dont think
its the turbo itself although it might be. I do know it doesnt do it
with the car parked and just reving the engine up.
Gabriel S. wrote:
EGR=?
On 9/29/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin
its a noisy lifter. Try mobile 1.
Gabriel S. wrote:
any 124 diesel owners have this...if you can call it a problem:
my car idles fine except i hear this CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICKthen i goes
away for a bit then CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK
--
Gabriel Soto
Southern California
1987 300D 230K=-
In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that I was born
and raised in LA.
Spending the last 40+ years in the Midwest has helped my return to normalcy.
I'm still not there yet.
-Dave Walton
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually Dave thats the smartest thing I've
kaleb...for a noisy lifter, try mobil 1?? tell me what it does, please...i
have a bit of a noisy lifter in my '86sdl
thanx
I'm bettin on 26.Been drivin for 10 years ya know.Makes ya an
expert.Mike
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Road Rules
Anybody want to bet a paycheck that our friend Gabriel
Those are actually very sick onions. Grown only in California, I
understand. Driving to them often indicates a serious abuse problem of
some type.
Richard
Fat, moronic, and happy.
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oooo, now there's a world traveler for you. We have a little
saying at
Its gone up here as well since yesterday, its 2.79 for gas and 2.75 for
diesel.
Ron Dwelle wrote:
Here in Grand Rapids, diesel fuel went up $0.35/gallon in one day.
Prices at all stations is $3.19/gallon, except the nearby Amoco.
They're usually $0.10 to $0.20/gallon higher, but they haven't
On the subject of name calling. It WILL NOT be tolerated. Any questions?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
I wonder what might be posible on the 300SDL - I also frequently spin
one wheel on wet or dirty roads.
I plan to install a limited-slip diff in my 1987 300D this winter,
hopefully. I detest the one-wheel peelouts when trying to accelerate
onto a busy road from a side street that has some
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 Series 190E
VIN WDBDA24C1FF072750
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description WDBDA24C1FF072750
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check No records found
On the contrary, I stayed with the same company and transferred my job
to a more sedate area. No change in pay. Effectively it was like
getting a healthy raise, while improving my standard of living. But
hey, knock yourself out down there. Don't forget the oil the bearings
on the center shaft of
Should be possible using the 560SEC limited slip diff as a donor... I
never seriously investigated upgrade paths for the W126 however.
:)
-dm
On 9/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I wonder what might be posible on the 300SDL - I also frequently spin
one wheel on wet or dirty roads.
marshall knows more about that than I do.
JJJ wrote:
kaleb...for a noisy lifter, try mobil 1?? tell me what it does, please...i
have a bit of a noisy lifter in my '86sdl
thanx
___
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For
Umm, whats wrong is your an asshole.
I can't believe you've got the gall to ask for help on your car after calling
everybody on the list a moron.
This is a good example of my basic distaste for chatrooms and discussion
forums. If you said half this crap to people in public you wouldn't
The MORON thread has gotten out of control. We now have people using
profanity which is not appropriate. This is the last warning on this
issue. Anybody who reponds to any threads about the moron comment or
continues the flame war will be put on immediate moderation status. Its
a step I
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x
engine. It can happen within a few hundred miles, or take thousands.
If it doesn't go away within say 10kmi and a couple of M-1 oil
changes, you have a bad lifter or two. They're a mild PITA to replace,
and cost roughly $30 each.
You guys must not have any sources of aggrevation in your lives. Gabriel S.
made my Ignore Sender file with his first smart-mouth post. You are a good
list-mom, Kaleb.
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list
Do you have one on the shelf?
On 9/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 350's had the option.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
Fuse for gauges -- check to see if the temp gauge and fuel gauge work
(this happened to me while driving, scared me half to death!).
Also, idle the engine and check to see if there is oil running onto the
cam through the oil filler cap -- if not STOP ENGINE -- you are either
out of oil or the
thanks, I prefer list stud though.
Alan Duff wrote:
You guys must not have any sources of aggrevation in your lives. Gabriel S.
made my Ignore Sender file with his first smart-mouth post. You are a good
list-mom, Kaleb.
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C.
uh, no.
OK Don wrote:
Do you have one on the shelf?
On 9/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 350's had the option.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
If you want to talk that talk, sign up for banned.
JJJ wrote:
so, i can't say candy-assed whiners any more?...that's sorta generic,
non-individualized...
can't we still say some mean things...to a class of fairly stupid folks, if
we don't make it personal?
damn...what if we say things
It goes like a bat out of the bad place and gets excellent milage.
What's more to want? It's faster than an 87 300D!
Peter
Fresh meat -- tick, tick, tick ...
On 9/30/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you want to talk that talk, sign up for banned.
JJJ wrote:
so, i can't say candy-assed whiners any more?...that's sorta generic,
non-individualized...
can't we still say some mean things...to
You da man List Stud!
On 9/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
thanks, I prefer list stud though.
Alan Duff wrote:
You guys must not have any sources of aggrevation in your lives. Gabriel
S.
made my Ignore Sender file with his first smart-mouth post. You are a
good
now...MERCEDES CONTENT: we're getting ready for another 7000 mile run to
mexico and back in the '86sdl (225k miles)...any advice on getting ready?
How many bales can you squeeze into the thing, anyway? Or as Kleb would say,
anyways.
RLE
Peter Frederick wrote:
It goes like a bat out of the bad place and gets excellent milage.
What's more to want? It's faster than an 87 300D!
Not faster than an '87 300D (205km/hr) or 300TD (195 km/hr)!
190D 2.5 turbo 201.128 (190 km/hr)
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208f_id=681
ps -- You need a broadband connection to play this well. Enjoy!
Andy
Message: 4
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:00:55 EDT
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What are you doing on the shoulder if you're only going to drive 80? Pick up
the pace man, you're
Not necessaraly. If it were worn enough to be rounded off you'd have little
sound at all.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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There was a discussion of this on the biofuels list (JTF) and some people
did some careful testing. The final conclusion was that it doesn't work.
(Good initial results were attributed to more careful driving during the
initial phase of the experiments.) To read all the test results you can
Would you be able to tell from looking at the camshaft if you pulled
he valve cover?
If so, what are you looking for?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 9/29/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I checked out the car that started this thread and I'm not going to purchase
it.
The body and interior
That's a pretty sweet looking 16V. Alas, I've no money or room for
another car at present. Maybe in time...
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 9/29/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Pilgrim, were you looking for an auto or a manny?
$2600US and reserve not met.
Dave,
Yes, you can see the damage with the valve covers removed. One or more cam
lobe will be scored and in extreme cases, the lobe will be rounded off. In
addition, the associated cam follower will be damaged because they fail
together.
The root cause is an issue with the plastic oil spray bar
What's up with the ham station for sale? I'm not real keen on
downloading a batch file.
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ahh... I don't recall joining this butt fest so don't be dragging me
into this.
That's, '' MR BENZBARN '' to you buddy.
Kevin wrote:
I'm keeping an eye on this one, as the 87 300D I have has started to
do this. Catch is, it doesn't always do it, and it only does it on the
2-3 shift. WOT vs medium throttle doesn't have much of a correlation, but
light throttle never causes it.
Would an '87 have those little
Ron Dwelle wrote:
Here in Grand Rapids, diesel fuel went up $0.35/gallon in one day.
Delayed effect from Rita? Word came in today that a lot of drilling
rigs in the Gulf are damaged or missing entirely. I imagine the news
was quickly followed by a rise in the price of oil.
Geez guys, I didn't expect this to get out of control here. Whats up with the
name calling now? Some mentions moron as a metaphor and now we got a war going
on. Take a seat, have a beer and chill.. geez
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
which also explains why the legal drinking age is 16, gives them 2 years to get
it out of their system.
henc, fewer drunk drivers on the road
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL
Andy,
Thanks for sharing, but where did you learn that? What a hoot!
Best regards,
David J. Carter
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208f_id=681
f_id=681
ps -- You need a broadband connection to play this well. Enjoy! Andy
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Donald,
Would that be Rick Ellinger of RC Imports in Rockville, MD Good
friend of mine, but have not crossed paths in a while!
My former mechanic was in Topeka, Kansas. His name was John Van
Dersomething. He was originally from Belgium and moved to
Here in Mexico we are paying $2.27 US$ per US gallon for 87 octane.
On 9/29/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here in Grand Rapids, diesel fuel went up $0.35/gallon in one day.
Prices at all stations is $3.19/gallon, except the nearby Amoco.
They're usually $0.10 to $0.20/gallon higher,
Mike, Mitch.
Thank you for your apologies. But posting rude comments you made to each
other regarding the quickness of my response and the depth of my
pockets,... (None of which have anything to do with glass) was insulting
and uncalled for. Hence, my response.
Yes, you don't know me as I only
Truce??? Heck noAlready forgottenDon't sweat the small
stufflolol, Mike
- Original Message -
From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Glass is glass
Mike, Mitch.
Thank you for your
RLE Writes:
Another lister mentioned it, and it has been said on here in the past
that
PPG is the OEM supplier of glass.? You should be able to find a
local place that will install PPG, and it should be much cheaper than the
dealer's.? Probably about in-line with the Triumph quote...
PPG has
Hear, Hear!
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The MORON thread has gotten out of control. We now have people using
profanity which is not appropriate. This is the last
Not molestation, someone passed me driving on the shoulder and my road rage
got out of control.
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 5:45:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The moron begs to differ.
To: Mercedes mailing
I stand corrected. 27 and still knows everything. ;-)
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 5:45:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Road Rules
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
12 steps and one day at a time. Recovery from Californiaism takes time?
Ken
In a message dated 9/29/2005 5:45:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Autobahn vs. USA
To: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing
Donald Snook wrote:
Dieselers,
After all this discussion of windshields, I noticed as I was driving
west into the setting sun, that I have lots of pits and the glare does
it make it very difficult to see. I also noticed that my windshield has
the Mercedes star and it also said PPG. I have
Donald,
USAA paid for replacement of a pitted windshield for me too. I told
them it was unsafe in rain, at night and driving into the sun.
Present policy has clause for no deductible on windshield
replacement.. Check your policy - Part D Physical Damage
Coverage - mine reads Full
Trampas wrote:
I am also currently putting an OM617 in a 1985 500SEL, I wanted a 300SDL but
have not been able to find a reasonable one. So I figured I could live with
the OM617 over the OM603. I did want to put an intercooler on it such that I
get a bit more power.
I always thought that would
Here in Upstate NY (Delhi), gas has finally come down to $3.15/gallon from
a high of around $3.40. The next town over is down to about $2.87, and that
is where we try to buy it. Amazing how 20 miles of distance between the same
company's gas stations can amount to a difference of almost $.30.
'Been driving for 55 yrs., know a little about a lot, know a lot about a
little, learning a little about a lot everyday, don't know everything about
anything, though I have driven extensively in most contiguous states and
Canda, even in almighty LA (city and state).
Looking forward to learning a
Actually i've been on this list for a while now...started on the old
one...im kind of tired of debating the autobahn against 10 babies, i think
i'll stop now.
On 9/29/05, JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
so, i can't say candy-assed whiners any more?...that's sorta generic,
non-individualized...
why the 15w 40? doesent everyone recomend the 15w 50?
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x
engine. It can happen within a few hundred miles, or take thousands.
If it doesn't go away within say 10kmi and a couple of
ahh... I don't recall joining this butt fest so don't be dragging me
into this.
That's, '' MR BENZBARN '' to you buddy.
gotcha, mr. mr.
Hello All,
While getting my recent state inspection the guy said that I needed a new
steering shock and center drag link. Do these commonly wear out with a car of
this age ? The steering shock sounds more like a comfort item and the car
seems to drive fine.
They want $100 for center drag
FIVE-W-40
On 9/30/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
why the 15w 40? doesent everyone recomend the 15w 50?
On 9/29/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some of the time, using Mobil-1 can quiet a noisy lifter on an OM60x
engine. It can happen within a few hundred miles, or take
Up until earlier this year, the 15W-50 was the easiest to locate, and
relatively cheap ($19 for the 5qt jug at Wal-Mart). The 5W-40
(Delvac-1) was pretty much only available from distributors, in gallon
jugs, for $24+.
Then, Mobil totally changed their marketing scheme and also released a
number
You can't, but Kaleb will take the car off your hands for $500. No more
headache.
On 9/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
a...my car has a slight bit of flare when shifting hard from 2nd to
third under hard acceleration...actually its more like it seems like it's
slipping a little
I noticed that my car manual states that the compression ration is 22:1...is
this when the engine is idle or at full boost?
--
Gabriel Soto
Southern California
1987 300D 230K=-
Ancient Chinese proverb... (?)
'When wrestling a pig in the mud, you both get filthy dirty... but the
pig is enjoying himself.'
=)
+dm
--
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 07:49:42 -0700
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] name calling...
Actually i've
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I noticed that my car manual states that the compression ration is 22:1...is
this when the engine is idle or at full boost?
Compression ratio is just that, a ratio. It remains constant at all
operating ranges.
Mac
the compression ratio remains constant even in a turbo charged engine?
Doesent a Turbo do just that...increase the compression ratio?
On 9/30/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I noticed that my car manual states that the compression ration is
22:1...is
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello All,
While getting my recent state inspection the guy said that I needed a new steering shock and center drag link. Do these commonly wear out with a car of this age ? The steering shock sounds more like a comfort item and the car seems to drive fine.
They
Gabriel S. wrote:
the compression ratio remains constant even in a turbo charged engine?
Doesent a Turbo do just that...increase the compression ratio?
The compression ratio of the engine is unrelated to the turbo. The turbo
increases the air charge pressure as required. The piston than
Marshall already answered, but to take it from another angle, the function
of the turbo on a gas or diesel car is to increase the volume of air being
inhaled by the motor during the intake stroke... with a greater volume of
air you can increase the amount of fuel being injected, thus producing a
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall already answered, but to take it from another angle, the function
of the turbo on a gas or diesel car is to increase the volume of air being
inhaled by the motor during the intake stroke... with a greater volume of
air
CORRECTION: I meant to say QUANTITY not
http://www.comics.com/creators/strangebrew/
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
The 99 E-Class came standard with traction control (except 4-matic)
and shows Stability Control as an option on the E300 and E320.
Anyone know how to tell if a car has the Stability Control option by
looking at it?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 9/30/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL
My brother has a 300CD with a 617.912 and writes,
I am starting to look around for sources for a replacement engine for
our Benz or having the current engine rebuilt. Is there anything I
should watch out for? The engine is a 5 cylinder non turbo diesel.
Thanks for your assistance.
The ratio is not possible to change, its a fixed amount. The ratio 22:1
means that when the piston is at the bottom of the stroke it moves up
and compresses that amount of space into the 1 so to speak. Its
determined by the stroke.
Gabriel S. wrote:
the compression ratio remains constant
A note on this. I got a new windshield last fall when the guy trying to change
the seal broke the windshield. He took FOREVER like 3 weeks to get the job done
and ended up just charging me his cost which IIRC was about $250.
Today I was driving to work and out of curiosity wondered what kind
Try http://www.BuyMBparts.com
Lots cheaper, OE quality
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 11:04 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] steering shock and center drag link
Hello All,
I'll bet that little chassis feels faster though. I really drool at
the prospect of getting my hands on a W201 2.5t someday. It strikes me
as a fitting companion to my equally rare TD.
On 9/29/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
It goes like a bat out of the bad
On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:33:26 -0700 Michael Baker
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What's up with the ham station for sale? I'm not real keen on
downloading a batch file.
With Linux, I'm not afraid of a batch file. It says,
** I am getting out of Ham-ing.
I have a complete station for
On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:29:51 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello All,
While getting my recent state inspection the guy said that I needed a
new steering shock and center drag link. Do these commonly wear out
with a car of this age ? The
In the 92 300TDt I've a nice new looking monster battery, a 100Ah
varta, the same as in the other two cars, except those ones are new
because I bought them last year.
Earlier this week as I'm out starting it up, and thumping the seat
heaters on and watching them flash to indicate low
Craig, thanks for translating.
At 10:15 AM 9/30/05, you wrote:
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Michael Baker
Marketing Consulting Communications
P. O. Box 1615
Running Springs, CA 92382-1615
909-867-5960
www.idm-marketing.com
IIRC, Dave M lives in Idaho (Boise?). My only firsthand experience with ID
is from three short trips, two of which were to Boise. Boise is very
civilized - there are more brew pubs and restaurants per capita than
anyplace else in the USA. Way to go, Dave M.
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What about acceleration? My guy in my neighborhood has a blue one and a
matching blue 87 300d sitting in his driveway...hasn't moved it in a while
but has some badges on the grill...i've been thinking about buying it
lately...is ths AC just as problem prone as an 87300d?
On 9/29/05, Marshall
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