Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?

2006-01-18 Thread Hendrik Riessen
The seller seems to think that it is worth $140, I do however like the location it's at, between paradise and the garden of Eden. Hendrik - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?

2006-01-18 Thread OK Don
Doubt it -- On 1/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85

Re: [MBZ] Detailing/Cleaning Stuff

2006-01-18 Thread OK Don
Ahh - Pressure washer time! On 1/17/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Herr Doktor Booth typed: > > "Leaf blower is the starting place for me. " > > Some...no wait...most of the crap is adheared to the floor/seat/cupholders > with a chocolatly/soda-y/some kind of food-stuff-y viscus goo.

Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?

2006-01-18 Thread Zeitgeist
I think GM should come out with a new model that would be all too apropos; the Hummer HIV On 1/17/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ROTFLMAO ! > > > > > > > A 126 300TD would have been great. oh well. > > > > A 300STD? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative

[MBZ] OT - Diesel-driven mobility scooter

2006-01-18 Thread wilton strickland
'Would be neat to have "DIESEL" on back of the scooter; I may do that. BTW, I ran ~50% soy Sep-Dec; 'saw it at Sam's yesterday @ $2.87/gal incl 2% tax. Diesel is now $2.51, went to $3.50 for a while.

Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?

2006-01-18 Thread OK Don
ROTFLMAO ! > > > > A 126 300TD would have been great. oh well. > > A 300STD? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K

Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers

2006-01-18 Thread OK Don
It's at the rear of the pump - closer to the firewall. I was never sure whether the numbers were in feet or meters - just turn it till it stops smoking (only four positions, IIRC). On 1/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its a big knob right on the top, will have different numbe

Re: [MBZ] Derelict MB bus

2006-01-18 Thread RELNGSON
<<1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare>> There are a lot of things that are rare these days and that doesn't mean you want any of them. Polio, cholera, and plague come to mind. Even a smart bomb down your chimney might be preferable to buying this old turd. Get a grip. RLE/Seat

Re: [MBZ] PKW

2006-01-18 Thread RELNGSON
PKW and LKW are seen on German highway signs. Rather than explain LKW I'll just RLE

Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction

2006-01-18 Thread James Zavesky
auctioning off cars we used to thrash in high school for monster money should have kept them and put them away - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] package deal for the 240D fan

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-2-1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-240Ds_W0QQitemZ4605849143QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74

Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, why? James Zavesky wrote: anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or ch

[MBZ] barrett-jackson auction

2006-01-18 Thread James Zavesky
anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky

Re: [MBZ] Oh lord

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dare you James Zavesky wrote: Debs wagon needs a new hood ornament Jim - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh l

Re: [MBZ] Oh lord

2006-01-18 Thread James Zavesky
Debs wagon needs a new hood ornament Jim - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Banned List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh lord > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor

[MBZ] Oh lord

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,

[MBZ] a cheap 114 for az bob

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Mercedes-280-Twin-Overhead-Cam-Complete_W0QQitemZ4605942065QQcategoryZ34202QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D,

[MBZ] this is GOT to be a major headach

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
carfax says it was salvage a couple of years before katrina, when it was flood damaged. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-1992-Mercedes-SL-500SL-LIKE-NEW-Flood-title-Katrtina_W0QQitemZ4605501015QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL

[MBZ] is this worth anything?

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Marshall Booth wrote: B Dike wrote: Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Interesting. I may try it. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix

2006-01-18 Thread Marshall Booth
B Dike wrote: Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Interesting. I may try it. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Do

Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch

2006-01-18 Thread Marshall Booth
Loren Faeth wrote: Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. It's all here: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/617T/05Engine.htm Marshall -- Mar

Re: [MBZ] Detailing/Cleaning Stuff

2006-01-18 Thread Jim Cathey
Some...no wait...most of the crap is adheared to the floor/seat/cupholders with a chocolatly/soda-y/some kind of food-stuff-y viscus goo. Better be a burley blower. A tobacco blower? How about a clinker gun instead? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

2006-01-18 Thread Jim Cathey
Okay, I've been trying to hold back but, what is it about "improved" lighting? I have absolutely no problem with the standard headlights in my 240D and I pretty much can't imagine why I'd need more light. I almost never use the highbeams now... If you never get to go where it's very dark, the

Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?

2006-01-18 Thread Marshall Booth
Dave M. wrote: The letters differ depending on if you are referring to them as a model number suffix (300TE is a gasser wagon), or as a chassis prefix (S124 is a wagon). Here's the list of chassis prefixes that I know of: W = sedan (W124, 300E) S = wagon (S124, 300TE) C = coupe (C124, 300CE) A =

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare

2006-01-18 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I think the biggest problem with those things is keeping cool inside, with those panoramic windows on the roof she would pretty warm in there. Hendrik - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, Janua

[MBZ] OM617 chain stretch

2006-01-18 Thread Loren Faeth
Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. Loren 86 SDL 87 SDL 81 240D 87 TD waiting repair et al

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix

2006-01-18 Thread B Dike
Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Bruce Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: B Dike wrote: > I sprayed the blades with silicone spray. Really drenched them with it. It >

Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?

2006-01-18 Thread Dave M.
The letters differ depending on if you are referring to them as a model number suffix (300TE is a gasser wagon), or as a chassis prefix (S124 is a wagon). Here's the list of chassis prefixes that I know of: W = sedan (W124, 300E) S = wagon (S124, 300TE) C = coupe (C124, 300CE) A = cabriolet (A124,

Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?

2006-01-18 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Not just in MB factories but in general cars are PKW's whereas trucks are LKW. However in general talk cars are reffered to as auto's. Trucks are shortened to lastwagen. Hendrik - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

2006-01-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Dave, I've changed the headlights, they're sealed beam, I can't remember what and I'm to lazy to check on the spare. I got 'em at FLAPS anyway. Compared to my Dakota the 240D is about the same. I prefer the 240D to the lighting on my parent's Jeep Liberty which has a strange cutoff tha

Re: [MBZ] Electronics Parts Catalog

2006-01-18 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Scordato wrote: Three computers later the latest being a brand new Dell Laptop with XP profess loaded and three different versions 09/2001; 08/2002; 10/2003Bell and Howell EPC and I can not get one to work. Computer is brand spanking new and has all the room in the world. Tried to load e

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

2006-01-18 Thread Marshall Booth
There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pat

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

2006-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim C wrote: > > How likely is it to be harassed by the fuzz if you upgrade? When I was a pizza drivin' kid, I blew a headlight in my 3 month old car. Had a ticket within 24 hours of the failure. Put in Hella E-codes with 55/100 Candlepower bulbs. Pulled over a cop by blinking my high beams in hi

Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its a big knob right on the top, will have different numbers for feet, like 15000 etc. R A Bennell wrote: So, what does it look like and where is it on the pump? My 115 300D should have it? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marshall

Re: [MBZ] OT - diesel-driven mobility scooter

2006-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahahaha LT Don wrote: You may attend without a Benz, but you will be expected to serve drinks. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.stripli

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare

2006-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley
V Layton wrote: > > Nitemare or dream? The talented or weatly could really enjoy revitalizing > some history here. Well, you'd be the only kid on the block who owns one. I guess that's a plus. Kind of like a overgrown VW van. Run it on biodiesel and it's the ultimate hippie cruiser. http://cgi.

Re: [MBZ] Some ideas for your 123's

2006-01-18 Thread V Layton
ME? Is there another Vince? Too late, I saw it! I also couldn't resist the 3-wheel motion link either, thanks. I'd thought I'd seen gawdy (or is it gaudi) before, you've opened my eyes! Vince (who likes custom, within reason) From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes

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