Complain to eBay, reverse charges on paypal, and seller may be booted
from the site. Might even get cash back
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 10:45 AM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Oh, I forgot to mention that the seller also has some rather nasty
Negative
Feedback, which should've been red flag enough.
It is a wagon, four cylinder that I did not really look to see if it
was stick or auto. IP is still there, as I unhooked the injectors from
it.
Does that sound like what you are looking for?
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 03:58 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Clay, I wish I could say I did need parts
LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
Have 2 problems - 1st, the blower fan in the ACC system stopped today;
naturally it's in the low 90s. I seem to recall it hesitating - for maybe 2
seconds, then it started blowing normally. I confirmed the compressor is
engaged.. Also checked the fuses and outside
LarryT wrote:
Haven't tried that - but I will - If this gets the ACC working, what does it
mean? Does the ign switch need replacing?
BTW, my AC is working - I can hear and feel the compressor cutting in - but
the fan will not come on.
The 30A blower fuse is PROBABLY in a small black
LarryT wrote:
Thanks Gary,
You wrote: They can develop hairline fractures that are near impossible to
see
I know all too well! Had the same happen to me - the fuse that controls the
brake lights and some other stuff had a crack I didn't see for a while. I
checked the fuss but not close
R A Bennell wrote:
OK, I know this is pretty basic, but I plan to change the fuel filter in my 76
300D. I have not done this before so
I am soliciting advice. I am advised that there is no primer pump on this
model. Do I need to fill the canister
with fuel or will it prime itself if I crank it
Since I now own the 124 that got him interested, I want a ride in the
320CDI when he drives through OK on the way to visit you --- ;-)
--
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, '87
Donald Snook wrote:
My father and Stepmother live in Biloxi, Mississippi and their house and
both cars were devastated in Hurricane Katrina. After the Hurricane,
they went out and bought a new Honda Pilot which they love (it is pretty
nice) and they began work on their house. They had flood
Its fun isn't it? I got a little care package today too.
Finally the seal for the leaking powersteering pump lid so no
more ATF up the hood on my 190D. Of course now I need something else
that I didn't need when I made my last order... It never ends.
-Curt
'85 190D Dory 242kmi
Date: Tue, 11
Thanks John,
Well-I used to think that Bosch meant quality. When I had my old Series
III Landrover, quality meant replacing Lucas with Bosch. I will take
the list as a support group.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove
Yes, mine have been coming in under the 1 year warranty.
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:20 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: '79
Tom,
I don't know where mine come from-my Indy gets them-presumably full
rebuilds. I don't buy from big box stores. See Rusty's post-maybe I
need to shift to buying his and putting it on myself. I don't need test
equipment since the symptoms are now well known. I might add-the last
two failures
Marshall,
Sheesh!
i *found* replaced them *all* - just didn't recognize the inline fuse for
what it protected! You should know it's not necessary to know the service
to replace them - as long as the correct size fuse is used..
and I didn't see the fan under the dash in *any* manual - a
This battery is over 5 years old-the Indy did test the grounds and
wires. This last one lasted 9 months-but see previous post about rain
puddles. Probably should get new Interstate battery before winter.
Bright side is that it gives me an excuse to drive the turbo.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D
oh yea? Do tell.
Loren Faeth wrote:
I have a euro engine i'd sell 280 twin cam
At 09:37 AM 7/11/2006, you wrote:
You cant hardly give those cars away, the engine are dogs in the US
form. Will have the other typical 116 stuff to deal with.
Roger Conlon wrote:
yep, a little too far, to the point of screwing over sellers.
Roger Conlon wrote:
Message: 15
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 18:13:58 -
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID:
well logic would sugest that, but not so. I have been screwed over
several times when the buyer really had not case or cause to even file
anything. They simply didnt read the auction
John Ervine wrote:
Roger Conlon wrote:
File a dispute with Paypal Ebay.
I feel both have come along way
yep
Mitch Haley wrote:
John Ervine wrote:
Ebay and PayPal both are funded by sellers - not buyers. Who do you think their
policies protect the most?
eBay has owned Paycrooks for several years now.
Their policies protect their interests, not buyers or sellers.
Paycrooks has been accused
now if he could just make that list payment,
Donald Snook wrote:
Randy B wrote:
Got my first order from Rusty yesterday. A new oil pan (cause someone
in my car's past damaged the drain plug threads and then had it brazed
), the special wrenches to adjust the valves (yeah, I know it is
If he doesnt have a primer pump, somebody took it off. Its not on the
IP like the other models. The 5 cylinder has sell room so the primer is
up right off the fuel filter housing. The round thing with the black
round button on top. If you dont have one, I have one I can sell you.
Marshall
Oh my!
A 108 ... with power windows, and a sunroof? Blown head gasket, needs
transmission work, but the price is right. I think I'm selling some
plasma tomorrow. That's what I've been looking for. Mmmm
beautiful.
On 7/10/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:15:19 -0400 Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
And.help get my daughter through graduate school!
To what school is she going? What's she studying?
Craig
Thanks for your responses. I haven't drained the oil yet to make sure if
there is coolant in the oil. It is hard to tell from the dipstick except
that it appears the level of oil is higher and when I rub it there is an
anti freeze feeling to the oil. There can't be too much coolant in the oil
Depends on how much coolant and how much you run it. It's certainly not
good for anything. If everything else seems fine I wouldn't worry much
about it. However if you keep running it and more coolant gets in there, at
some point your oil pressure will drop and you will be in big trouble. I
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins.
How do I clean them? They are the real thing. Dry clean? Washing mo-chine?
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 156K
'87 Acura Legend 175K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 66K
waiting on '72 350SL 78K
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jul 12 14:24:27 2006
Received: from
She just graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of
Education degree in Special Education and now is getting her Masters of
Special Education. She will be teaching early childhood special needs
kids as they are called now. She was told that she would have multiple
jobs offers well
I have Falkens on my Subaru Forester AWD. They stopped the hydroplaning
on wet roads that the factory tires did. Forget what they were. Tire
Rack rated Falkens very highly-don't have them on either of my MB's.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Congrats Rusty!! Sounds like you have raised a fine young woman with a good
head on her shoulders. Way to go for her and you and the Mrs.!!!
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12,
Sheep dip.
--R
Bob Rentfro wrote:
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins.
How do I clean them? They are the real thing. Dry clean? Washing mo-chine?
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 156K
'87 Acura Legend 175K
'01 VW Beetle TDI 66K
waiting on '72 350SL 78K
Dry Cleaning works the best.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:14 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Cleaning Sheepskins
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins.
Woolite?
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:44 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning Sheepskins
Sheep dip.
--R
Bob Rentfro
I have Falken RV tires on my E350 van. They are GREAT. Price was just over
4 bills for the set of 4. Mileage could be better at around 20K for the set
but they get great traction in the snow and rain. Will hold her own in the
snow pulling my trailer(through Erie, PA on Rte 90 she was
Original Message
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Fuel Prices
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:20:45 -0400
From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Looks like a good data base. Tracks exactly what I know to be true for
the 2 closest diesel
Thanks.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Canfield
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:43 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Just like Christmas!!
Congrats Rusty!! Sounds like you have raised a fine young woman with a
In my experience the reason its a good idea to fill the filter first is because
it takes MANY pumps to fill the filter with the hand pump. The only time I ever
did this on my 240D I forgot to fill the filter and paid for it in the number
of pumps it took to fill it.
My 190D doesn't have
Just looked it up. 5 yrs ago it cost me $70 to get the skins from the
300D professionally drycleaned. Money well spent.
joe
this is the main point. on ebay, you need to buy the seller and not the
item. if a guy has a bunch of nasty feedback, he is a bad vendor. i usally
won't buy from a high volume seller with under 99% positives. it's
virtually impossible to get 100% feedback on ebay if you sell a lot stuff
That is part of the fun of the whole thing. My wife is complaining that her
Toyota needs some work and I have to
say it is hard to get excited about working on it.
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, July 11,
Bob R. wrote:
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins.
This reminds me, I have a set of sheepskins for a 124 (I don't know if
the seats are different on a 126, but they were on my 124). They are in
VERY nice shape except one small spot where the driver's thigh would
I am the IGNORANT one. According to the Mercedes EPC the 617 070 05 01
injection pump uses a 001 091 99 01 fuel pump which DOES NOT contain a
primer pump. All the other 5 cylinder pumps use a 000 090 19 50 or 000
090 20 50 pump which DO carry primer pumps.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
Do not dry clean. Throw 'em in the washing machine with some
woollite. Line dry, DO NOT use drying machine. They'll be great.
I've been washing sheepskins like this for 30 years. They're still
about like new.
Dan
--
Dan Weeks
82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k
82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Ok, we have the final answer now on a W115.114 primer pump. It has one.
It is NOT located on the injection pump but on the fuel filter housing.
Part # 000 090 11 90. It is VERY expensive and I was told never fails. I
apologize for my mistake but I knew that I have never sold one in 31
years of
This is 134a, gauge readings are 30 and 150. I closed both sides, hooked up a
fresh can, purged it at the manifold fitting, running at idle, opened the low
side and nothing happens except the clutch disengages after about two minutes.
Reboot the engine and the clutch stays engaged less than a
Rusty Cullens wrote:
I am the IGNORANT one. According to the Mercedes EPC the 617 070 05 01
injection pump uses a 001 091 99 01 fuel pump which DOES NOT contain a
primer pump. All the other 5 cylinder pumps use a 000 090 19 50 or 000
090 20 50 pump which DO carry primer pumps.
There is no
Donald Snook wrote:
Bob R. wrote:
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins.
This reminds me, I have a set of sheepskins for a 124 (I don't know if
the seats are different on a 126, but they were on my 124). They are in
VERY nice shape except one small spot where the
I'll second Marshall's question about color - also awaiting someone with
knowledge to let me know if they will fit my 126.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300 SD EM 277k
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Donald Snook
Sent: Wednesday, July 12,
Har dee har har
That's bd
Bob rentfro
- Original Message -
From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning Sheepskins
Woolite?
Dwight
Bissell Cove
Just make sure not to use blh.
on 7/12/06 3:34 PM, Bob Rentfro at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Har dee har har
That's bd
Bob rentfro
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From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
- Original Message -
From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL
How do you get around it? The only set I could find that wasn't over $180
was at auto zone and boy are they
I have many teachers in my family and I have many teachers as friends.
Without exception the ones who feel most fulfulled and satisifed with their
teaching are the ones who teach special needs kids. My sister teaches high
school aged special needs kids. She was chosen by her peers as Teacher of
I shall make some calls...thanks fellers.
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning Sheepskins
Just looked it up. 5 yrs ago it cost me $70 to get the skins from
The primer pump is NOT attatched to the IP in any way shape or form.
See my other message.
Rusty Cullens wrote:
I am the IGNORANT one. According to the Mercedes EPC the 617 070 05 01
injection pump uses a 001 091 99 01 fuel pump which DOES NOT contain a
primer pump. All the other 5 cylinder
Kaleb
Every now and then I lose an email on a reply back to the list. When it
happened today I noticed that Tom Potter's reply to me had [EMAIL PROTECTED] on
behalf of Harry Watkins.
Does this mean I am using the wrong something?
I went to my sent file and forwarded my lost email to the
Turbo never make it to the yard with the car, so hard to tell if it was
turbo. Will see if it is Bosch and yank as needed.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 06:02 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Well, if it's a turbodiesel, then the IP is of interest. If not, then
it
probably isn't even a Bosch, which
you shouldnt send anything to mercedes-bounces, everthing should be to
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Harry Watkins wrote:
Kaleb
Every now and then I lose an email on a reply back to the list. When it
happened today I noticed that Tom Potter's reply to me had [EMAIL PROTECTED] on
behalf of Harry
Ahhhwell
Woolite seems like the logical choice.
Thanks
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:39 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Cleaning Sheepskins
Do not dry clean. Throw 'em in the washing machine with
I think so. I am also fortunate to have 2 very good sons as well.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:45 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Just like Christmas!!
I have many
I have stuff from the sheep skin shack at the mall. Mostly for the
silly sheepskin shoes, but used it no the set of skins I got at PnP.
Tossed them in the washer on delicate cycle. First did a spray of
light bleach solution on the underside mold spots and some spray and
wash on exterior
I didn't send it M-bounces, I just saw that in the heading of the reply from
Tom.
Harry
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost email
you shouldnt
I think it takes special people to work with the handicapped. I am not sure
that I would have the patience. At one
time, I thought I wanted to be a teacher but I think in retrospect, it was
probably a good thing that I did not
follow through.
Randy B
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
Randy,
I also once had the idea that I wanted to be a teacher. Also, like you,
I am very glad I did not pursue that path. I think I would have made a
terrible teacher; I have so little patience.
BTW, my daughter is also a special education teacher. I KNOW I could
never do that. She definitely
www.thewatt.com/article-1210-nested-1-0.html
George Larribeau
Dallas, Texas
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Isnt that what I said days ago?
YEP! But apparently somebody didn't hear!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi,
What exactly went wrong with the alternator? Were all failures similar?
The brushes and regulator are an easily replaceable unit that I've changed
from below with the car on its wheels (not jacked), is that what failed?
Belt tension is important; too lose and you won't charge, too tight and it
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