Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Bolt

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
Thanks Kaleb - exactly what needed to hear. ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
Kevin wrote: I wanted to start with a good one and sort out all the bits to make it right Great strategy - like the old saying - there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. My 1st diesel - a W123 78 240D had spots here and there - but I should have waitied until another had come

[MBZ] Used parts for 11/16

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: If they could only make lcds that would last 30-60 years You mean it wasn't 6 degrees F when you took that picture? When the body finishes rusting to pieces, maybe you can get a W201 body and a big honking turbo to keep the engine going:

[MBZ] cheap 87 300D

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Turbo-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-30MPG-Great-Car_W0QQitemZ170050413083QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,

Re: [MBZ] Marshall or other guru: Where is Larry's Rack Damper Bolt, if he has one?

2006-11-17 Thread John Freer
OK, but does the 602 engine that Larry has even have one? On 11/16/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: What are the warning signs of a bad/dieing Rack Damper Bolt? If I have one, need to know how to tell if it's bad. Man! This is getting complicated! I always

[MBZ] cheap 190D

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-MB-190D-2-2L-1984-Mercedes-190D-2-2L_W0QQitemZ130048468017QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84

Re: [MBZ] Marshall or other guru: Where is Larry's Rack Damper Bolt, if he has one?

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no John Freer wrote: OK, but does the 602 engine that Larry has even have one? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat and power steering leak

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: I bought the low pressure hose from Rusty and replaced it at the same time. I didn't bother with the high pressure hose as it was in good shape. In retrospect I probably didn't need to do the low pressure hose either, it was in good shape, but better safe the sorry. A

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Bolt

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
Hi Marshall, Thanks for the excellent definitive info about my idle loss - and how to find/fix it. Luckily I have lots of time to search for the problem - it'd be nice to get lucky and find the problem right away. Oh well - I needed something else to do. ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D,

[MBZ] I love 115's

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-BENZ-1975-240D-W115-CLASSIC-DIESEL-BIO-WVO-115_W0QQitemZ160052831160QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D

[MBZ] cheap 124 coupe

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1990-MERCEDES-BENZ-300-SERIES-300-CE_W0QQitemZ250050523151QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84

[MBZ] cheap 95 wagon

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-95-Mercedes-Benz-e-320-Wagon-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260053591913QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84

Re: [MBZ] cheap 190D

2006-11-17 Thread Chris Kueny
I sometimes wonder if they even read what they are writing. Chris K Cayce, SC The powerful 2.2 liter 4 cylinder diesel engine not only offers plenty of power,... This 1984 190D diesel is guaranteed to make its new owners more then happy with their buy. AS IS-NO WARRANTY. Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Bolt

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
Perfect - Finally, electrical tests I can understand!! Thanks Marshall !! Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 coupe

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250050523151 Now there's a new home for Loren's SDL, assuming it's not a rust bucket. $2000 Buy it Now is less than rust repair costs. And how many 603.96 coups are there in this country? Sure to be the only kid on the

[MBZ] trailing arm

2006-11-17 Thread Bill Gallagher
Need a trailing arm only for a 1981 300 TD left Want to sell the hub with it but do not need itUsed will be better than new unless price difference not that much... TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] I love 115's

2006-11-17 Thread Tyler Backman
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 My 240D rusted a hole in the passenger side floor exactly like that, without significant rust elsewhere on the car. I suspect some sort of design flaw... I just welded in some new metal. Tyler On Nov 16, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread carbucks
Need some list wisdom about a problem I'm having with my 84 300SD. My wife was driving to work with most the electrical services on (wipers, lights, fan, radio). The radio died first and then the wipers.No alternator light came on. She couldn't see because of the heavy rain, pulled over to

Re: [MBZ] Deperately need HELP-Woodward/Fargo, OK

2006-11-17 Thread Joseph Shaw
No problem, Kaleb-just checking if it is CLOSe and not too inconvenient for anyone! Thanks! Michael From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Deperately need

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

2006-11-17 Thread OK Don
I still think that a 603 engine in a 107 or 126 coupe would be way cool - to an old Diesel head anyway --- I lost two 115 cars to cancer - sure was hard to part with them, but they weren't safe to drive anymore. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey
Completed that job today (the rain has stopped for the moment). When I started her up, all three emergency brake, alt and brake pad lights as well as the fuel reserve light stayed on even after the engine started. They would go out if I revved the engine, only to return at idle. Drove the car

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 coupe

2006-11-17 Thread OK Don
Yup - that would be a nice home for the 603 !!! On 11/16/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250050523151 Now there's a new home for Loren's SDL, assuming it's not a rust bucket. $2000 Buy it Now is less than rust

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread Peter Frederick
Definitely check the glow plug relay! It will draw more current with the headlamps on than the alternator can put out -- I replaced the alternator in my Volvo for the same reason, battery kept going dead at night. Finally nearly to stranded, but hit a bump and the headlights came back on!

Re: [MBZ] Deperately need HELP-Woodward/Fargo, OK

2006-11-17 Thread OK Don
Sorry - though it's not close to Norman, I'm also headed the opposite direction for the next three weekends -- bad timing. On 11/16/06, Joseph Shaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No problem, Kaleb-just checking if it is CLOSe and not too inconvenient for anyone! Thanks! Michael -- OK Don,

[MBZ] secret message for Kaleb - 107 wheels

2006-11-17 Thread OK Don
How about Sat. - Dec. 2nd? Seems I'm hosting multiple T-day dinners this year, want to join us? On 11/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, when do you want to get together for them wheels? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after

Re: [MBZ] Strange Front trye wear pattern

2006-11-17 Thread Peter Merle
I could not find the reference about using th espreader bars in either 114 or 123 service manuals. In fact I could not find the alignment section. Looked in group 40 tyres and in group 00. Any idea where it is? I must also point out that after a bit of reseach on the internet regarding toe-in

[MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread Peter Merle
Does anyone know of any coumpound that satisfactorily repairs' dash board cracks ? Peter

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey
Does anyone know of any coumpound that satisfactorily repairs' dash board cracks ? Compound M? (Money.) I can say that Leatherique crack filler does not. Perhaps if the bulk of the crack was filled with urethane foam, matching the bulk of the dash material, then the crack filler might work,

[MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Now that Marshall has returned from his little journey into the unknown pwehaps we could ask him wether he has any definitive literature in regards to wether MB turbo Diesels start in first or second gear. I don't want to start that arguement again but I don't think it ever got resolved one way

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Far as I now the only two ways are replacement or taking it to a pro dash repair place, personally I just put a dash mat over the cracks(held in place with srews) and pretend that is how it came from the factory. There was a genuine dash for a 201 on sharkbay a while back but they wanted big

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread kevin kraly
FWIW, my new-to-me '83 300SD starts out in first. It doesn't matter where the shifter is. So there's my $.02. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1983 300SD 284K miles

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread kevin kraly
a 3-pin round connector (and is a steaming POS), Well, I've got the one with the round connector, the steaming POS, but hey, it actually works when it's plugged in! It functions properly when the driver's door is locked and unlocked. However, there must be a leak somewhere because the pump

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread John Freer
Kevin, the pump should time out if working properly with/without any door lock function. On 11/16/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a 3-pin round connector (and is a steaming POS), Well, I've got the one with the round connector, the steaming POS, but hey, it actually works when it's

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread kevin kraly
the pump should time out if working properly with/without any door lock function. The only way I could get it to stop running was either plugging the outlet with my finger (big nono according to Jim C), or by unplugging it. The device on the outside of the housing that has a spring loaded

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread kevin kraly
Another question is where the heck does the pump mount? Mine was just lying on the right side of the spare tire well with a foamy cover around it and a metal bracket next to it. I guess I'll have to see one in place. I found an '82 300SD that may have some parts on it that I need, so I may

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread Trampas
When I worked as a mechanic I was the local electrical expert. The shop I worked at however did not work on Mercedes, but one guy had his alternator replaced twice on his 300SD, and was at his wits end as to why it would not charge. So he brought it to the shop and with clamp on amp meter I

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread Trampas
I have used some flexible material that is designed for fixing cracks in plastic bumpers. It works great but I have not figured out how to put the texture back on the dash. Years ago I saw a professional repair a dash, he had some spray that would create the texture, however I have not been able

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
I had some damage to the dash in my W123 around the ign key area - the blue top material had been pulled away exposing the dark yellow foam below. I investigated many possible fixes and eventually settled on filling the area with body filler - I used Evercoat Euro-Soft Polyester Glazing Putty.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
Along with the GP relay, check to make sure the rear window defogger is not on all the time - they also draw a lot of juice. My old W108 used to drain the battery when I got into the bad habit of leaving the rear defogger on - started keeping it off except when needed and battery problem

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread LarryT
My '91 300D 2.5T (W124 Turbo) starts in 1st but upshifts to 2nd very quickly unless the pedal is depressed fully. OTOH, my '78 240D (W123 Non-Turbo) starts in 2nd (out of 4) unless I engage kick-down - this is exactly what is described in the Owners Manual - which is the best place to get a

[MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE

2006-11-17 Thread Tarek Elshenawy
If you want to buy your kid a Playstation 3, now's the chance! 60GB premium edition Playstation 3 with free Talladega Nights Blue Ray DVD is ready to ship. $5,000.00 firm Tarek

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/16/2006 11:48:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry just remembered, there is another way, it's called a coverlay and my Mum's 190E has one, which looks quite good http://www.coverlaymfg.com/index.php?crn=221 This is the easiest fix (no

[MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Christopher McCann
I know this was posted, but my Trash already auto-deleted the message. Now that I discovered that my silver bolt was upgraded to another silver bolt ($90 - no less!), I want to have the right part number b4 I complain. Thanks, as always, Chris Christopher McCann, Squier Park,

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Alternator mystery

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Your new alternator is bad. carbucks wrote: Need some list wisdom about a problem I'm having with my 84 300SD. My wife was driving to work with most the electrical services on (wipers, lights, fan, radio). The radio died first and then the wipers.No alternator light came on. She couldn't

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 coupe

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You cant think of anything but 603's in various cars!! OK Don wrote: Yup - that would be a nice home for the 603 !!! On 11/16/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250050523151 Now there's a new home for

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Kaleb - 107 wheels

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I work on saturdays, I am off on sundays though. OK Don wrote: How about Sat. - Dec. 2nd? Seems I'm hosting multiple T-day dinners this year, want to join us? On 11/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, when do you want to get together for them wheels? -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure marshall can come up with the actual MB lit that says how they are supposed to be. Hendrik Riessen wrote: Now that Marshall has returned from his little journey into the unknown pwehaps we could ask him wether he has any definitive literature in regards to wether MB turbo Diesels

Re: [MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Ooooh I'll have 5 at that price. - Original Message - From: Tarek Elshenawy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Banned List' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE If

Re: [MBZ] Dash board cracks

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
You know when they say free shipping you often find a little asterix next to itthat's usally the disclaimer that says to the continental states. Across the pond costs a bit more. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Rusty Cullens
000 074 26 74 - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 9:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt) I know this was posted, but my Trash already auto-deleted the message. Now

[MBZ] Ford Escort Diesel Wagon on ebay item # 200047896459

2006-11-17 Thread Donald Snook
Seriously? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Ford-Escort-Diesel-Station-Wagon-50- MPG_W0QQitemZ200047896459QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6229QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K

Re: [MBZ] Deperately need HELP-Woodward/Fargo, OK

2006-11-17 Thread Joseph Shaw
No problem- Thanks for thinking of it though! Michael From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Deperately need HELP-Woodward/Fargo, OK Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:08:27 -0600

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey
Well, I've got the one with the round connector, the steaming POS, but (They both have the same round connector, but the better design also has a 2-pin rectangular connector. The wiring of these two round connectors is of course quite different.) hey, it actually works when it's plugged in!

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Christopher McCann
Wow - that is exactly what the ticket says when the Indie upgraded mine...but mine is silver! Time for a talk with Emery. I better polish it good first to make absolutely certain it is silver and not dirty goldish sorta silvery. It was all the way in and if a gold bolt is all the way

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Steve MacSween
IIRC when I upgraded my blue SD, the new RDB I got from the dealer was silver not gold. And it did the trick. But that was a few years ago so maybe this got lost with some brain cells along the way ;-). mac on 11/17/06 11:14 AM, Christopher McCann at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow - that is

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Rusty Cullens
It should certainly be Gold colored. - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt) Wow - that is exactly

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

2006-11-17 Thread ts
Loren good landmark event! Tom - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking Since K'leb is gracious enough to let us slip a picture

Re: [MBZ] I love 115's

2006-11-17 Thread ts
I am courting a 1975 240D with 90K miles in the western pa area. Stick shift. Up on a lift next week. Only rust I saw was minor surface in trunk under matt and two bubbles on rear fenders about size of a quarter. Mechanically it appears very good drives great. Heated garage keep, original

Re: [MBZ] I love 115's

2006-11-17 Thread Tyler Backman
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 The front windshield, or the door window seals? I replaced my front windshield seal already. On Nov 17, 2006, at 6:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its caused by leaking window seals. If they are not replaced, this is what you get. -BEGIN

Re: [MBZ] Ford Escort Diesel Wagon on ebay item # 200047896459

2006-11-17 Thread Tyler Backman
That looks like a VW rabbit valve cover... On Nov 17, 2006, at 7:01 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Seriously? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Ford-Escort-Diesel-Station- Wagon-50- MPG_W0QQitemZ200047896459QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6229QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

2006-11-17 Thread Mike Canfield
Very niceAnd at 75MPH to boot. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking Since K'leb is gracious enough to let us slip a

Re: [MBZ] Ford Escort Diesel Wagon on ebay item # 200047896459

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Seriously? Seriously what? 50mpg? This is one eBay mpg claim that's feasible. The 1.6 gassers got over 40mpg at 60mph, the 2.0 diesel might touch 60mpg at a steady 60mph. The non-wagon Escorts were actually light enough to be decent drivers with 50hp, the wagons less

Re: [MBZ] cheap 87 300D

2006-11-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
What a sh**ty array of photos. I would feel comfortable driving it anywhere accurately translated really means I am a raving lunatic with a death wish! On 11/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] cheap 95 wagon

2006-11-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Who cares? It's gasoline. On 11/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-95-Mercedes-Benz-e-320-Wagon-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260053591913QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Christopher McCann
Took a harder look at it during a smoke break...it is gold. Now, it WAS all the way in and I adjusted it out and it is fine. EXCEPT that my idle is too low. Question: Is too low an idle ALWAYS the idle adjust screw or could it be the throttle linkages? (or both)? What do you adjust the

Re: [MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE

2006-11-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
A couple thugs robbed some shoppers of their Play Stations at gun point in broad daylight yesterday while people were queued up waiting to purchase theirs. On 11/17/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ooooh I'll have 5 at that price. - Original Message - From: Tarek Elshenawy

Re: [MBZ] cheap 95 wagon

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Who cares? It's gasoline. I might care, it's the last year of one of the best chassis MBZ ever built. If I didn't have a 201.34 sitting here waiting for my 2.5 turbo engine, I'd give serious thought into buying that wagon and selling the engine. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/16/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It looks like I gotta do some huntin' to find this one, or should I just sell it? Can I call dibs? I need another car and I'm right down the road from you in SE Portland. You could have visitation rights if you missed her! ;) Alex

[MBZ] 2006 Idiot Awards

2006-11-17 Thread Luther
Enjoy! Number One Idiot of 2006 I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today, this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would

Re: [MBZ] Ford Escort Diesel Wagon on ebay item #

2006-11-17 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch Haley wrote: Seriously what? 50mpg? This is one eBay mpg claim that's feasible. The 1.6 gassers got over 40mpg at 60mph, the 2.0 diesel might touch 60mpg at a steady 60mph. I wrote Seriously? because I had no idea they made an escort diesel wagon. I forgot about the Tempo

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Jeff Zedic
You should look at the manual for this job and see the proper lengths to adust the rods to. You adjust them so that the linkage hits the full load stop with the pedal to the floor. Do you have the sevice manula on CD?

Re: [MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE

2006-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
But aren't there strict gun control laws? How could this happen? I don't think this is truthful. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: A couple thugs robbed some shoppers of their Play Stations at gun point in broad daylight yesterday while people were queued up waiting to purchase theirs. On

[MBZ] Some people are strange

2006-11-17 Thread Donald Snook
My Brother emailed me earlier because he is buying a 1986 Buick Station Wagon. He has wanted a big wagon (with the wood on the side) for years. He also sent me a link to the American Station Wagon Owners Association. He wants to join when he gets the car. By the way, my brother is only 37 is not

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Idiot Awards

2006-11-17 Thread David Brodbeck
Luther wrote: Number Two Idiot of 2006 Early this year, some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s... Funny, but old, and unfortunately not true: http://www.snopes.com/crime/dumdum/locator.asp On the other hand...

Re: [MBZ] Some people are strange

2006-11-17 Thread David Brodbeck
Donald Snook wrote: My Brother emailed me earlier because he is buying a 1986 Buick Station Wagon. He has wanted a big wagon (with the wood on the side) for years. He also sent me a link to the American Station Wagon Owners Association. He wants to join when he gets the car. By the way, my

Re: [MBZ] Some people are strange

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: My Brother emailed me earlier because he is buying a 1986 Buick Station Wagon. He has wanted a big wagon (with the wood on the side) for years. He also sent me a link to the American Station Wagon Owners Association. He wants to join when he gets the car. By the way, my

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Christopher McCann
I do not have the service manual on CD. Are any of those braingears sites up and working - half the time they don't (work) or aren't (up). Thanks! Kinda strange that on one 300 mile trip, RDB, idle and throttle links (maybe) all go screwy. Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread RELNGSON
If you want to buy your kid a Playstation 3, now's the chance! 60GB premium edition Playstation 3 with free Talladega Nights Blue Ray DVD is ready to ship. $5,000.00 firm Tarek Don't tell me you were one of those knuckleheads who camped out for days in front of some store so that you

Re: [MBZ] Some people are strange

2006-11-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, with a car like that he better invest in some new rubber for it too or he might get both. --R (reminiscing) By the way, my brother is only 37 is not married and has no kids.

Re: [MBZ] Paint questions

2006-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I tried waxing this SEVERAL times. I used the Meguiars 3 step process that is supposed to remove most surface scratches, so I need something a little more drastic. Did that include clay?

Re: [MBZ] I found one!

2006-11-17 Thread kevin kraly
(They both have the same round connector, but the better design also has a 2-pin rectangular connector. There appears to be one round connector with no additional rectangular 2 pin connector, so it appears that I have the earlier design. I guess it does work if it stops when corked off. I

Re: [MBZ] Paint questions

2006-11-17 Thread Dave Wakin
You can get 1500 or even 2000 wetdry sand paper, sand them out, then buff with an electric buffer. Be very careful with the edges of the sandpaper, as they will leave scratches. Let the paper soak over night in water before using as well. If they are real bad, you can sand them and spray

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread Tarek Elshenawy
It wasn't a stampede at all. It was pretty well organized, with a list and an hourly roll call. The Best Buy I've been camping at since Tuesday afternoon was guaranteed at least 26 total and ended up with 34; 25 of which were the premium 60GB editions. In retrospect, it was well worth enduring the

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread R A Bennell
I think that for $5,000, I would rather buy another old Mercedes. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tarek Elshenawy Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 4:05 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'; 'Banned List'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread Kevin
Another, meaning one? You can get a lot more than just one for that kind of cash :) K On Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 04:10:37PM -0600, R A Bennell wrote: I think that for $5,000, I would rather buy another old Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Now that Marshall has returned from his little journey into the unknown pwehaps we could ask him wether he has any definitive literature in regards to wether MB turbo Diesels start in first or second gear. I don't want to start that arguement again but I don't think it

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread David Brodbeck
Kevin wrote: Another, meaning one? You can get a lot more than just one for that kind of cash :) You have to consider the whole picture. The way it works with these cars is you pay $2000 for the car, then another $3000 in making up for deferred maintenance over the next year. ;)

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 02:30:24PM -0800, David Brodbeck wrote: Kevin wrote: Another, meaning one? You can get a lot more than just one for that kind of cash :) You have to consider the whole picture. The way it works with these cars is you pay $2000 for the car, then another $3000 in

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: Wow - that is exactly what the ticket says when the Indie upgraded mine...but mine is silver! Time for a talk with Emery. I better polish it good first to make absolutely certain it is silver and not dirty goldish sorta silvery. It was all the way in and if a

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: Took a harder look at it during a smoke break...it is gold. Now, it WAS all the way in and I adjusted it out and it is fine. EXCEPT that my idle is too low. Question: Is too low an idle ALWAYS the idle adjust screw or could it be the throttle linkages? (or

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Jeff Zedic
Perhaps Marshall or someone can point you to the best wesite. I lost all my bookmarks in a security upgrade Is this for a 123 or 126? I can search the cd and attach the pdf file. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 400,000 miles and still ticking

2006-11-17 Thread Luther
Where do you live?? I might be interested in the drive train when the body gives way. On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:09:10 -0600, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A LONG way, based on my 300k inspection. Unfortunately, it had cancer when i got it. The cancer was in remission for 6

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
We had a rather heated debate about wether MB turbo Diesels start in first or second, my logic was that they start in first to overcome turbo lag. I would think that a turbo Diesel starting in second would be a bit sluggish. However I have no proof of this and MB turbo Diesels are very rare in

Re: [MBZ] Playstation

2006-11-17 Thread Hendrik Riessen
You're serious, aren't you. Who the hell is going to pay 5k for a games console? Especially seeing I could buy a 3 for a lot less http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-On-hand-SONY-PS3-PLAYSTATION-3-60GB-RIDGE-RACER-7_W0QQitemZ230053261922QQihZ013QQcategoryZ11328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
Jeff Zedic wrote: Perhaps Marshall or someone can point you to the best wesite. I lost all my bookmarks in a security upgrade http://manuals.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Engine/617/07_1-100.pdf Or you can buy the CD from Mercedes for less than $20!

Re: [MBZ] PLAYSTATION 3 FOR SALE

2006-11-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:53:30 -0600 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But aren't there strict gun control laws? How could this happen? I don't think this is truthful. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PLAYSTATION_SHOOTING?SITE=7219SECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULTCTIME=2006-11-17-07-41-29

[MBZ] Trunk latch

2006-11-17 Thread David Stroud
Hello, all. My trunk will not open. The battery is dead so the vacuum system is down and the latch does not automatically release when I unlock the driver's door. The key will turn the lock on the trunk and the button will push in, but the latch will not release. Please help! Thanks, David