Must almost feel like having a new car! (except you know its quirks)
Congrats!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
Good for you Joe!
My 124 TD finally went to get the frame straightened yesterday, after the
encounter with Bambi in November. If we had paid the freight to haul it
back here, we could have had it back in a week or two. But the ins co
would not pay to bring it here, so we are at the mercy of
On Tue, Apr 25, 2006 at 06:48:13PM -0400, Smith, Todd wrote:
It was my understanding that the Frito-Lay delivery vans were having serious
issues with the SB Chevy that was in them and that a Cummins sales agent got
wind of this and proposed a drop-in replacement. While 4BT engines are
Hello Craig,
I am assuming that it is a typo or misunderstanding, which really isn't good
since the company also sells biodiesel equipment. I have heard a few reports
that switching to biodiesel actually improved mileage by 1 or 2 MPG but I have
always assumed that either poor recording
unfortunately, that's the last issue in English. I am ASSUMING that they will
continue to print it in German.
Chris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/content/mbcom/international/
Maybe a good offer of $300
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153942963.html
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153896728.html
Looks like this fellow has a Kaleb lot filled with cars. Maybe he died
and his wife is ridding herself of his junk. Either way, Jim must need
to come rescue some of these at $100 a pop
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D -
Repeat after me: Buy the Cummins. Buy the Cummins. Buy the Cummins
As Jim said, the inline six design is easier to service than the vees,
and it's simply the best overall design out there. I wasn't impressed
with Dodge's build quality or body integrity, but that engine was a
real gem. I
Gawd, that guy sounds like the quintessential rural Warshingtonian
eccentric nutcase. Could just as easily be a far rightwing wacko, as
a loony Lefty screwball. We welcome all types of nutcases up here.
On 4/25/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IIRC, somebody wanted some bits to make their SL nice again.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153649299.html
450slc that got some nose damage and all he wants for it is $1200
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would
Jim Cathey wrote:
commentary Form an engineering standpoint, there is no reason a 126
relay should outlive a 123 relay, unless internal components were all
replaced with ones with a much higher MTBF. The 123 relays are known
to
fail. Any relay will cycle so many times, then fail.
I will
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153596003.html
Time to add to your stable Don. Cream 240D stick. Seller got a job he
can walk to and is willing to part with this for $1700. I could deliver
No affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS -
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153514058.html
If you put some time or effort into your new to you CD, maybe this
fellow will make it worth your while to part with it
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a
Christopher McCann wrote:
Perfect! Same size as W124 headrests in the 300TD...think I've got myself a
replacement palamino headrest! Yahoo!
Danke Herr Doktor!
Christopher
Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote:
Does ANYONE have a W201? If so, would you be
If only he had spelled diesel correctly...my Search missed it.
On 4/25/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153514058.html
If you put some time or effort into your new to you CD, maybe this
fellow will make it worth your while to part with it
no
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/152738231.html
$12k?
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/152324967.html
no mention this is diesel, so may get little attention
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Something to watch for at U-Wrench-It.
Chris
Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote:
Perfect! Same size as W124 headrests in the 300TD...think I've got myself a
replacement palamino headrest! Yahoo!
Danke Herr Doktor!
Christopher
Marshall Booth
Bob DuPuy wrote:
Look in the upper right corner and click on the register button. Note
the auction starts 5/9 The items are in Alaska and they have more than
one at that location.
I figured at least the heads would be worth the trouble. These are the
3.5l engines and I think they came out of G
He is hard of hearing. Do not trespass, speak w/him first. Bring your
bulletproof vest
Zeitgeist wrote:
Gawd, that guy sounds like the quintessential rural Warshingtonian
eccentric nutcase. Could just as easily be a far rightwing wacko, as
a loony Lefty screwball. We welcome all types of
yep, this is just another liberal gimic.
Peter Frederick wrote:
The only way you are going to extract hydrogen from tap water is
electrolysis, and the energy input is gonna be higher than the output
UNLESS you have very dramatic improvements in combustion.
The latter I don't know about, but
Time to voice your opinion if you don't like the price of fuel. Diesel, by
the way, in Kalamazoo is 2.999/ gallon today.
http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192--141415--,00.html
Bob Morrison
223 Buchanan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI
49001-5326
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
yep, this is just another liberal gimic.
A gimmick, sure, but not really a liberal one. Actually, the first
time I remember hearing about it was when Bush introduced it as a
replacement for the Clinton-era supercar project, which had focused on
creating
Not specifically liberal, I don't believe, although liberals are
generally running it up more (the general conservative line is that we
need to get more oil, instead). Problem is that we consume fantastic
amounts of energy as burned fossil fuels, and there is currently
nothing to replace
Nah, rock salt won't kill you! I'd be more concerned about the proverbial
junkyard dogs.
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
On 4/25/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He is hard of hearing. Do not trespass, speak w/him first. Bring your
bulletproof vest
Zeitgeist
Any guesses as to just what these are?
http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=842624convertTo=USD
Useful for what?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives.
Sir Winston Churchill
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87
Which means that you need that 240D to put her in - want to keep her
safe while traveling between school and home --- no sense in wasting
that tuition money to have her creamed in that sunbird ---
On 4/25/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
LT Don's daughter will be off in September to a
The codes on these indicate that it's not economical to repair them -
though two look to be new in the box, and the other two look lke the
injectors were pulled, and perhaps a few other parts.
They sometimes arbitarily declair something junk so they can get it
out of the way, regardless of
All yous guys make it untouched through all the OK tornados they are showing on
my news?
Bob Rentfro
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for
Yes on this end -- closest one that I've heard about is 30 miles West of us.
Now the NW corner is expecting frost tonight -- after being over 90
two days ago.
On 4/25/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
All yous guys make it untouched through all the OK tornados they are showing
on my
It's remotely possible that he retro-fited a manual sunroof - my '81
240D came with one from the factory - love it! Opens effortlessly, and
much faster than an electric one.
I do think you're assessment is probably more accurate though ---
Surprisingly honest and knowledgeable seller there!
Ahhh...reminds me of my growing up days in Illinois...one day you're
shooting hoops in the drive in tee shirts, the next day you have to shovel
snow to shoot around.
Bob Rentfro
Weatherless AZ
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/153896728.html
Maybe he died and his wife is ridding herself of his junk.
Over the many years on his farm he has amassed...He is hard of
hearing. Do not trespass, speak w/him first.
Maybe he didn't hear his wife tell him she was sick of all
of it and was
manual (truly, not broken elctrics cranked from the trunk) sunroofs are FAR
superior, IMO, than electric ones.
Chris
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's remotely possible that he retro-fited a
manual sunroof - my '81
240D came with one from the factory - love it! Opens effortlessly, and
Don't know what the ground heaters are used for, or how they work. the
Petter diesel is an air cooled single. they are made in the UK. They
have been around for a long time. One of them might be enough to replace
my 16 hp briggs, but I doubt it.
THese units probably use the LV1:
LV1
It's late...I'm answering my own questions AND sending them to myself.
Chris
Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:53:04
-0700 (PDT)
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Lister Diesel engines and ???
To: Christopher McCann
On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:52:49 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
LT Don's daughter will be off in September to a private college where,
as they say in Algebra, (tuition Dad's Annual Income).
http://www.cornellcollege.edu/
Not to be confused with Cornell University,
Let me get this straight. You ordered the car, built to your needs and
desires. You wanted an interior that was available for that model, combined
with
an exterior that was available for that model, and the computer wouldn't allow
the dealer to process the order that way?
If I were the
Loren Faeth wrote:
Don't know what the ground heaters are used for, or how they work.
Ground heaters are used to pre-heat aircraft engines before starting
them, or sometimes to preheat the interior of the aircraft.
Along with the wagon arrived today a box of assorted parts from Speed,
among which is the switch panel, the one that carries the
sunroof/antenna/etc switches. From the epc, the p/n I ordered
received looked to have 5 openings for switches, the 5th being needed
for a light range adjuster switch.
Wasn't too many years ago that Porsche would paint your car to
sample providing you gave them enough green stuff.
On 4/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Let me get this straight. You ordered the car, built to your needs and
desires. You wanted an interior that was available for
I think they're for heating cold vehicles, mess tents and motor pools
that are coveredstuff like that. I googled and came up with links
that suggested this so I'm only guessing!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:37:11 -0700 Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Along with the wagon arrived today a box of assorted parts from Speed,
among which is the switch panel, the one that carries the
sunroof/antenna/etc switches. From the epc, the p/n I ordered
received looked to have 5
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Maybe a temperature wheel, like on 240Ds?
Sounds like it to me.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi
1980 300TD 175+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi
1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/154375764.html
I have no idea, but I may have to go look at it and take it home.
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
The swedes and icelanders are using geothermal to process their water.
No known CO2 waste stream from that electrolysis. Actually have the
plants next to the H2 pumps. Think it is BP running that. Solar PV
also was mentioned IIRC.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 10:57 AM, Peter Frederick
We revel in the nut cases. If you have been reading the Seattle Times
series on sexual predators this week, you know that for a paltry $40
and background check you too can become a counselor and provide
Therapy. no real training needed, just get the paper and hang out
your shingle.
Maybe
Congratulation on having your female off spring attending Cornell. I
understand that medical experimentation pays well, and you may be in a
prime demographic to avail yourself of multiple studies to supplement
your income.
I am thinking that the car Booher had me check out would make a good
We have regular petrol going for $3. BioD is under $3, and #2 is
headed above $3.27. The CL ads have all sorts of people willing to
trade newer sporty cars for an old diesel benz. That along with the
folks willing to part with their w123 for under $2k.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 07:38
Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our fuel, stating
longevity and warranty issues. What other car maker in the world would not
sell to the greatest consumer market in the world because the cars might
only
Saw the ad again. Maybe said 240D would move faster were it on this
side of the mountains. I am sure I know a place that it could be
watched over and shown to prospective buyers. Little house on the
corner with a few Benz in front
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 08:32 PM, Jim Cathey
So it's a race to see who can wheedle spare cash first, ay?
Muhahahahaah! I accept your conditions!
On 4/26/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am thinking that the car Booher had me check out would make a good
short term investment to triple value with all the PnP parts I have
collected.
But they all are looking like things on the Dodge lot. Why would I
spend $80k on a car that looks like the Crossfire? Just because it has
a big R in the designation? I think not!
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 09:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Let me get this straight. You ordered the
You may have a head start. I just sprang the idea on SWMBA and I may
have better luck getting Mistress Jill to pay up. But with the great
spreadsheet I just did to show it may be profitable, who can tell?
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 10:51 PM, Ed Booher wrote:
So it's a race to see who
If it is truly free, as in here's title now drag it away please, even
without a key how could it not be worth it, yes? I mean, stripping it
for parts would more than make for trouble of having to drag home,
wouldn't it?
On 4/26/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My only head start is an add in Craiglist from a guy looking for Used
Japanese car and I just happen to have a Mitsu I've been trying to
sell. Other than that, my money stays tight. Family to feed an all
that, I'm sure you sympathize with the condition.
On 4/26/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hopefully,not quite yet! I've got the car washed, the garage is cleaned
out, the car is now in it's place, hood opened and ready for the valve
adjustment tomorrow. If I end up getting it running, you guys will be the
first to know! If it's a runner, it's probably a $2000 OBO car as it sits,
I remember that in the '50s you could easily order special packages from
the dealer. It would take a couple of months to get your car, but I knew
several guys that ordered special paint/interior/engine combinations. I
think the dealers just don't want to make the effort now. They just want
to sell
A balance shaft is not the same as a harmonic balancer per se, though it
is a harmonic balancer in the generic sense. A balance shaft is
similar to a camshaft and is usually driven by the same chain or gear
drive as the camshaft. It is used mostly on 4-cylinders to counter the
inherent vibrations.
It might be possible - depending on the work schedule. Loks like the
only real viewing time is Monday - Open 8:00 to 12:00 1:00 to 2:30.
NO FRIDAYS. No Customer Escorting Available For Preview. - and
Tuesday just before bidding closes. The lot is three units.
Are you close enough to look at
yes, it is for the a/c.
mathieu
On Apr 26, 2006, at 12:54 AM, John Ervine wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Maybe a temperature wheel, like on 240Ds?
Sounds like it to me.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi
1980 300TD 175+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi
1976 350SE 4-spd
There's also the question of what does Mutilation Required mean in
the description???
On 4/26/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It might be possible - depending on the work schedule. Loks like the
only real viewing time is Monday - Open 8:00 to 12:00 1:00 to 2:30.
NO FRIDAYS. No Customer
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our fuel, stating
longevity and warranty issues. What other car maker in the world would not
sell to the greatest consumer market in the world
I've been thinking about this conversion alot lately and how many cool vehicles
you could but a 4BT in. Especially thinking about the '6x International pickup
(C1100 I think) I looked at the other day. Had a very tired 266 v8 in it (is
that a smokescreen?) and would rock with a diesel Sigh,
The thing that concerns me about this is that it doesn't appear he spent any
time cleaning the engine up before moving it in. If I were doing it and this
were going to be a conversion I planned on marketing that engine would be
beautiful going in and the pictures would be really nice beauty
On Tuesday 25 April 2006 8:38, David Brodbeck wrote:
A gimmick, sure, but not really a liberal one. Actually, the first
time I remember hearing about it was when Bush introduced it as a
replacement for the Clinton-era supercar project, which had focused on
creating high-mileage gasoline
Why not use a 617 or a 602/603? They are A LOT quieter. I knew a guy who
had a 60 something IH pickup with an old OM 636 in it. (180D) He loved
it. That was only what? Maybe 40 -45 hp? Even a 240D will pull a pickup
with the right gearing. I'd prefer the 3 liter size myself so it
I haven't done anything to try to sell the My 92 Olds 98, but I hope to
this weekend. If anyone wants a nice grampa car with all the extra
amenities and pretty good fuel mileage email me off list. I lowered the
price.
Donald H. Snook
McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A.
300
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/2690341.html?page=1c=y
Joe Knight wrote:
Temp selector wheel, eh... Illuminating but not very encouraging.
Glad I opted for the $3 black plastic version rather than the $150
zebrano. Any ideas as to what might better serve to fill that
particular void? Unfortunately the hole is not sized to accept a
standard
Does anyone have a good temperature wheel assembly available for an '83
240D?
When we bought the car the a/c would cycle off and on according to where the
wheel was set. A few years ago it quit working so the a/c now cools all the
time.Can a resoldering fix this one like the type III was
fine here, I only know about 1 though.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
All yous guys make it untouched through all the OK tornados they are showing on
my news?
Bob Rentfro
___
http://www.striplin.net
For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/
yes, its 46 right now.
OK Don wrote:
Yes on this end -- closest one that I've heard about is 30 miles West of us.
Now the NW corner is expecting frost tonight -- after being over 90
two days ago.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84
There is a guy here who will also be at the OkieQ who has a 60 something
for with a 603 installed.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Why not use a 617 or a 602/603? They are A LOT quieter. I knew a guy who
had a 60 something IH pickup with an old OM 636 in it. (180D) He loved
it. That was only what?
There is a link for used parts at the bottom of each message, in fact,
that is what pays for this list.
archer wrote:
Does anyone have a good temperature wheel assembly available for an '83
240D?
When we bought the car the a/c would cycle off and on according to where the
wheel was set. A
On Wednesday 26 April 2006 7:48, Rich Thomas wrote:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/2690341.html?page=1c=y
Not a bad article with respect to biodiesel, but they missed a couple of
facts;
The first is that you also have better lubricity with biodiesel, arguably
leading to
If the 99 E-Class is any example, the new Mercedes will seldom if ever last
300kmi.
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 4/26/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our
dave walton wrote:
If the 99 E-Class is any example, the new Mercedes will seldom if ever last
300kmi.
A rather large number of HIGHWAY driven '98-99 E300TDs have rolled up
well over 200kmi - mostly without major problems. It's a matter of how
much they are driven and for how long. A diesel
The issue is not likely to be the mechanicals and their longevity, it
will be the electronics crapping out, and extreemly expensive
modules will have to be diagonosed, replaced, etc. if the owner
chooses. You are correct in that these are time-dependent, as opposed
to miles. I would
Which underscores the benefits of owning 123/124/126 and 201 cars. These
are still true Mercedes Benz. With care, they will last a long
time. That is why I have a pristine spare 126. If I ever drive my SDL
into the ground, I have the next one ready. This point relates to Johhny
B's
Clay, if you check it out, let me know what model it is... I might be
interested if it's a 300E, or 300SDL...
=)
+dm
--
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:01:44 -0400
From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free 86 Benz
If it is truly free, as in here's
Joe
That may be for the headlight up and down vacuum control, there is one on my
Euro but its out of state with a grandson so I can't look. It works.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
- Original Message -
From: Joe Knight [EMAIL
Recently read a note asking about putting a W123 300D into a 350SDL
rodbender on another forum - the short answer given was - yes, it;s an
easy change.
Has anyone tried this? Is it an easy change as they said? Seems like a
reasonable way to save a W140 that has exhibited its terminal rod
The Euro headlamp height adjuster switch has the same dimensions as the
other switches e.g. antenna, rear defog, rear dome light, etc. The
narrow slot is strictly for the A/C wheel on the Euros with manual
klima.
Mathieu
On Apr 26, 2006, at 11:47 AM, Harry Watkins wrote:
Joe
That may be
I repaired a Sony Viao for a friend of mine this winter -- hosed XP
installation. I got a copy of Knoppix as a boot CD, and would switch
over personally -- I suspect it's both more stable and boots MUCH
faster. XP is a hog -- this was a 1.6G processor 512 MB ram system --
takes longer to
I would gladly sell one child for a nice 65 230SL
On Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 11:05 PM, Ed Booher wrote:
My only head start is an add in Craiglist from a guy looking for Used
Japanese car and I just happen to have a Mitsu I've been trying to
sell. Other than that, my money stays tight.
Hydrogen is only a battery -- storage. There is always some energy
lost during transfers (heat, in fact, usually, although noise is wasted
energy, too). Using the electricity to charge a battery or run a train
would probably be at least as efficient.
In the US, we have short supply on
Eating and having a place to sleep
Peter
- Original Message -
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I repaired a Sony Viao for a friend of mine this winter -- hosed XP
installation. I got a copy of Knoppix as a boot CD, and would switch
over personally -- I suspect it's both more stable and boots MUCH
faster. XP is a hog
and how low is this being sold for??
On 4/26/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I haven't done anything to try to sell the My 92 Olds 98, but I hope to
this weekend. If anyone wants a nice grampa car with all the extra
amenities and pretty good fuel mileage email me off list. I
Nice thing about Benz, all the engines sit on the same mounts and all
the trannies bolt up to the same pattern, as far as I know (just like
Chevy, unlike Ford).
However, a rebuild on the original 350 is only about $5000 if you do it
yourself, and in fact may be somewhat less depending on the
Stop this poppy cock!
On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:40:06 -0500, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Not specifically liberal, I don't believe, although liberals are
generally running it up more (the general conservative line is that we
need to get more oil, instead). Problem is that we
Some people have no connection to reality. Yeah, nice car, for an old car,
but hey, buddy, have ya checked the used car market to see what 12 grand
usually buys out there?
No?
Didn't think so.
Lynn
'85 300SD Victoria
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Recently read a note asking about putting a W123 300D into a 350SDL
rodbender on another forum - the short answer given was - yes, it;s an
easy change.
Has anyone tried this? Is it an easy change as they said? Seems like a
reasonable way to save a W140 that has
Stop the gibber jabber!
On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:56:57 -0500, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Stop this poppy cock!
On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:40:06 -0500, Peter Frederick
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Not specifically liberal, I don't believe, although liberals are
generally running it
Thought about it.
Found www.mseriesrebuild.com online. He's doing some interesting things with
130hp 4BTs bought new from Cummins.
The only reason I've got so far for not wanting to use a 617 is cold starting
but in a fullsize truck with plenty of space to put in a dual battery setup
that'd
Gary Hurst wrote:
and how low is this being sold for??
I would like to get $1500-1700. I think however I will get $1300-1400.
It is a 1992 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite
Approx - 121K miles
Leather interior (VERY NICE)
A/C works very well
Power windows, locks, trunk pulldown
More specifically, the chassis, and fancy electronic widgets, may have
a tough time making it past 300kmi. Seems Mercedes stopped making the
million mile car after the W124. Now, on the other hand, the newer
diesel engines may be ok (mechanically) far past 300k with proper
maintenance. I'm
Larry,
Short answer - the note on the other forum was wrong. With a bent-rod
3.5L engine, you have basically 2 viable options:
1) Replace the engine with a factory 3.5L crate motor (long or short block)
2) Replace the engine with a 3.0L from a 1986/87 300D/TD/SDL.
If the 3.5L engine still has
Back in January/February I bought a 1990 300SEL. This car has the M103
engine for which many people have strong opinions (both good and bad).
Well, I really enjoyed the car, it is roomy and extremely well appointed
and comfortable. Plus, I just think it is a good looking car. At any
rate, I was
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