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Subject: Flex disc failure pictorial
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 19:00:27 -0700
From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED], J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED], Aaron Lam [EMAIL PROTECTED], brian
toscano [EMAIL
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Did this make it to any of the mailing lists yet? Pretty eye-opening
stuff. The fact that it set off the airbags at 60mph is a little
sobering. Anyway...
http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%20flex%20disc%20failure.htm
When I do the subframe rebuild on my 1987 300D
Amigos
Sorry to re-ignite this debate...
A thoughtful Benzer posted photographs recently of the two rack damper
bolts (grey and bronze) which were the centre of so much discussion.
Could someone to e-mail me a copy please, and/or a photo of the pump
with the bolt installed?
Thanks
Euan
The replacement hazard relay seems to be flaky. Changed out the old
one for this one last year. The turn and hazards work just fine when
the car is cold, but once heat is blasting and cabin is comfortable,
the stupid thing stops. Let the car get cold again and all is good. I
think there
Just a short note to say that after several hours of squirming and
contorting under the dash to follow vacuum lines, I (having no MityVac)
failed to find any fracture which would explain the annoying run-on of
my engine after I'd switched off.
The problem proved to be the diaphragm in the
I now seem to have 2 91 300D 2.5 turbos. None for sale at the moment
though.
Zeitgeist wrote:
I'm testing the waters to see if I can locate a suitable replacement for my
wife's reliable but aging and ugly W123.
Criteria:
I'd like to find something a bit newer and with some safety
that's like a kid saying Oh, seems to me I have a surplus of candy. NONE
FOR YOU!
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I now seem to have 2 91 300D 2.5 turbos. None for sale at the moment
though.
Zeitgeist wrote:
I'm testing the waters to see if I can locate a suitable
In addition to the information provided, I wanted to disclose an issue that
came up when a gentleman recently came to look at the car.
About 4 months ago, the antilock warning light came on while I was driving
the car around town. This occurred shortly after I had a new set brake pads
installed
Redghost wrote:
The replacement hazard relay seems to be flaky. Changed out the old
one for this one last year. The turn and hazards work just fine when
the car is cold, but once heat is blasting and cabin is comfortable,
the stupid thing stops. Let the car get cold again and all is good.
If its in good shape its worth it for sure. Its easy to get a title.
Ed Booher wrote:
Well, I come to you, because my bullshitometer has been broken for decades.
A minimal rust, titleless 85 SD from NC for $500. Should I bite or run?
Ed
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From: Travis
I have one. Not sure what to do with it.
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, (2x) 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.striplin.net
The original material does seem like masonite, and the paint would also keep
it protected. I never knew that there should be hinges on it! None of the
W123's I've owned have had hinges, and this is my first W126. Hinges would
be nice, now all I have to do is find a donor that has some and
Need a cruise control amp for my 1992 300D (124) - anyone out there got a
good working one for sale?
If you don't have one, does anyone happen to have the part number for said
amplifier? Thanks.
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Sunil Hari
1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
513-205-7474
There may be two relays on your car, the hazard relay and the actual
turn signal relay -- check the wiring diagram. My old 114 chassis had
a single (expensive) relay, but my brother's later 115 has two. Go
figure.
Peter
thats condensation on the underside of the trunk lid
kevin kraly wrote:
Just thought I would write about my leaky trunk. When it is opened, water
pours out of the trunk lid itself. Is there some drain that should be
diverting this water? I would like to be able to carry things in the trunk
hhahaha, just let me know!!
tom savage wrote:
My old 344k miles 300D just started after two glow cycles at 16 degrees
F with a crankcase full of 15W40 conventional oil, marginal injectors, a
year-old valve adjustment, and a rack damper bolt that I'm pretty sure
is set in too far, after
Leaking strange liquid
Ah, gotta be the blinker fluid. Finally someone has discovered what it
looks like!
On another note, that guy should have it towed into the gas station to see
what he'll be offered for it now that it doesn't run. My guess would be
$300 if it's really as nice as he
hahahahahaha, yea, that was sort of my aim :)
Sunil Hari wrote:
that's like a kid saying Oh, seems to me I have a surplus of candy. NONE
FOR YOU!
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87
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Is it from a mercedes? Does it have an integrated or separate bell-
housing? Dog leg first gear? 1:1 5th gear? BMW getrags that will only
bolt to BMW engines are a dime a dozen
Tyler
On Dec 4, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I
It would work behind a 16v I think. I will have to check to make sure.
I know it will work behind just about anything, such at the 110 etc.
Michael Hall wrote:
Like from a 16V? YES!
Mike
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have one. Not sure what to do with it.
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Its from a MB, otherwise I would not have it.
Tyler Backman wrote:
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Is it from a mercedes? Does it have an integrated or separate bell-
housing? Dog leg first gear? 1:1 5th gear? BMW getrags that will only
bolt to BMW engines are a dime a
If its a 16V tranny, I call dibs - look it up and let me know what its worth
to you.
I assume it works, right?
Mike
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its from a MB, otherwise I would not have it.
Tyler Backman wrote:
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Is
Whudda turkey...
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hahahahahaha, yea, that was sort of my aim :)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k)
'84 300D (218k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon
Kaleb, you're a jerk. Got any parts for me?
On 12/4/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Whudda turkey...
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hahahahahaha, yea, that was sort of my aim :)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD
au contraire, he had it towed home and they gave up and bought a new car.
He's almost certain that it was antifreeze. Which means that it
overheated and died. Do the 123s crack heads as easily as the 124's?
He also says that it's been smoked in, and claims it has leather. If I buy
it, anyone
Sorry Marshall. Idiot that I am, I forgot to say it is Gump, the w115.
She uses the newer hazard with the large red lit rectangle, not the
small red round knob relay. I understand they are much the same, but
for the huge hole in the console the large button leaves.
On Dec 4, 2006, at 5:03
there are two on Gump. One by the kick panel, the other in the
console. Last failure mode had the hazards working, but no turns, Now
nothing comes on when the cabin is warm.
On Dec 4, 2006, at 4:58 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
There may be two relays on your car, the hazard relay and the
And this means
I will not accept anything less than $1000 or BEST OFFER.
On 12/4/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
au contraire, he had it towed home and they gave up and bought a new car.
He's almost certain that it was antifreeze. Which means that it
overheated and died. Do the
Sunil
You got the bug bad don't you?
Deb's been pounding the snot out of the C Class wagon the dealer gave us to
drive - I keep hearing her voice Beep Beep Little Car Coming Through as
she stomps down on the gas peddle!
Jim
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I have one. Not sure what to do with it.
Replace the one in my 16V with the noisy countershaft bearings?
Jim, I'm a guy who RENTED A GARAGE to house my cars. I don't own a house,
but I own three cars. I'm quite insane.
But god bless it, I love these Benzes.
On 12/4/06, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil
You got the bug bad don't you?
Deb's been pounding the snot out of the C Class
Kevin - they are not really hinges like used on doors - they are clips
that fit into the trunk well edge and hook into slots on the spare cover
panel. I was able to carefully remove them from the old lid, and re-use
them on the new one that I made. Also reused the short strap that holds the
I know what you mean I added more concrete to the rear driveway for parking!
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D
Jim, I'm a guy who
I think Kaleb is on a fishing expedition, get some interest going before
putting a ridiculous price on them.
Commonly called a car tease.
Pretty soon he'll post a pic or two.
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Hi, i recieved the GP's and the GP relay last week from rusty, but
haven't had the chance to put it in yet. I was in the hospital for a day
and recovering from a surgery. One of my other projects was replacing the
interior rear view mirror, which seemed pretty simple. I ordered aother
from ebay
Getting it out is much easier than getting it back in, in my experience.
Give it a good yank downwards and towards the rear, it is held in place
by a spring clip on each side. It will pop out with some force.
To re-install, hook one side in and force the other up into place.
Takes some
Chuck -
Haven't heard from Dan in ages. He used to be a frequent poster then left.
Can't remember why, maybe he sold off his Benzes or something. anyway, most
folks get that banjo bolt and fitting from a VW Rabbit diesel engine in a
wrecking yard. You also need a hose and gage that will take the
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 1:47 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
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Wow, I've got a junker! No strap, no hinges/clips, I'm in trouble! I guess
I'll have to hunt around for the proper parts and set her up right.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD, 284K miles, Ursula
And this means
I will not accept anything less than $1000 or BEST OFFER.
I'm sure he wouldn't like my best offer. Here in Portland, there's a 1980
300TD that doesn't run, and the asking price is $2500! WOW!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
Andrew wrote: This discussion reinforces my own decision to drive
DEFENSIVELY at all times and ASSUME that someone WILL run a red light
or stop sign at any given intersection.
Andrew, Too true ! The only reason she didn't get me was because I
was being very defensive. I have to admit
Getting it out is much easier than getting it back in, in my
experience.
Except when it's the other way around! I snapped the post in half
on my 560 SL. The spring-loaded pins had corroded a bit. I was able
to roll back the rubber cover and pin/epoxy the thing back together
and restore the
The replacement hazard relay seems to be flaky.
Disassemble one and clean the contacts. Clean and lube
the moving parts, and resolder the joints. Will be good
for another 20+ years.
-- Jim
trunk can dry out in the wet Pacific Northwest. The lid over the
spare tire
is shot since one corner of it is broken off.
Shoe Goo. You can also splice over the joint on the underside.
-- Jim
I think that I should invest in a tube of it. Where is the best place to
find it?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
Kevin -
The Shoe Goo stuff? I just bought some a couple of days ago at my local CVS
drug store.
Barry
Subject: Re: [MBZ] leaky trunk 1983 300sD
I think that I should invest in a tube of it. Where is the best place to
find it?
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Bite, if you have time for a project. I've bought 2 cars cheap
without titles, and managed to get titles with a little forensic work
(remove seats, find scraps of paper with phone numbers or names, and
make some calls). The paperwork can be
Thanks, Barry. I'll have to check when I'm at Wahlgreens picking up some
prescriptions tomorrow. I guess it's a good excuse to test out the seats.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
then this guy said to meet him to look at it at 10am Thursday. What adult
is available at 10am on a business day?
Looking at $100 cash, esp. if the interior is smoked in.
On 12/5/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And this means
I will not accept anything less than $1000 or BEST
An adult that owns his own business maybe? Some people don't work 9-5 you
know. Ever hear of the night shift?
How naiive.
Mike
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 4:51 AM
pardon me - should have mentioned that I already told him I work days.
On 12/5/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
An adult that owns his own business maybe? Some people don't work 9-5 you
know. Ever hear of the night shift?
How naiive.
Mike
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From: Sunil
Pardon me Sunil, I came across pretty harsh on that last post...I
apologize.
Mike
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 300D
pardon me -
Please don't laugh, I'm new at this eBay thing.
http://tinyurl.com/y6t23f
Tim
1982 300TD Moby (for sale)
1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah
Interesting, will the car cert in ON.? What was the body like with regards
to rust before the paint in '04? Was the door rust there at the time of
painting?
Thanks Timothy.
Zeb looking :-)
On 05/12/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Please don't laugh, I'm new at this eBay thing.
yea, it works. I will find out more about it to see what it fits
Michael Hall wrote:
If its a 16V tranny, I call dibs - look it up and let me know what its worth
to you.
I assume it works, right?
Mike
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its from a MB, otherwise I would
what parts do you need?
Sunil Hari wrote:
Kaleb, you're a jerk. Got any parts for me?
On 12/4/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Whudda turkey...
On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hahahahahaha, yea, that was sort of my aim :)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I
Naw, the one I just got, or rather, got back, was my old 2.5 that I had
a couple of years ago. Not quite as pristine as when it left but I will
get it back into shape. The other one is getting an engine transplant,
so its not ready to go yet.
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
I think Kaleb is on a
Be sure to ask your indy if they mind installing your own parts. Some
do and some don't. I've found a few cases where I could buy parts from
Rusty, take them in to a local indy for installation, and come out
ahead.
Gary Thompson
Georgetown, TX
1995 E320
On 12/3/06, Stephen D Murrell [EMAIL
Chuck,
I've got a home-made one sitting in the garage right now. You're
welcome to borrow it if you can get it from Austin down to SA.
Consists of an salvage yard banjo bolt (the block to ALDA pressure
line on a 1979-1985 turbo diesel uses the same size, free with other
purchases), about 10ft
The Texas inspection sticker is a nice touch (for a Canadian vehicle).
On 12/5/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Please don't laugh, I'm new at this eBay thing.
http://tinyurl.com/y6t23f
Tim
1982 300TD Moby (for sale)
1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah
Yesterday on a drive to/from Houston to Kerrville, TX, around San
Antonio, about 500 miles, I saw several old diesel Benzes cruising I10
and local environs. 300Ds and SDs. Got me thinking about 20-30 yr old
cars still looking good and performing well, getting good miles in
safety and
Thanks for the help, it was way easier taking the mirror off, then putting back
on. The reason that i had a question was the one that i bought from ebay was
not only the mirror, but the mounting bracket the screws into the roof. Now
that was a pain in the butt to take off. Well anyway tj=hanks
Hi Werner -
Very informative post -
I seem to recall something about a one-time exemption for the import of a
grey-market car - but the car is not to be resold for 5 or 10 years. There
was mention of this a while back on the Ferrari list IIRC - seems like the
emissions reqmts were waived but
Larry - I'm also not up on the latest ways the Guvmint is willing to
help us, but I do know that between them and the industry, they don't make
it easy.
For example, even though D-C manufactures Mercedes-Benz cars with all the
USA specs, they will only let you order them through a US dealer,
Hi Werner,
There was a recent program on the History Channel about the Autobahn.
They mentioned the difference in licensing requirements for the US and
Germany. They said it usually costs ~$2000 and several years to get a
license in Germany and much emphasis is placed on driving ability
On 12/4/06, Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kevin -
The Shoe Goo stuff? I just bought some a couple of days ago at my local
CVS
drug store.
I think I found it last in the hardware section at Bi-Mart---an Oregon
discount-store chain, for those unfortunate enough to live in other states.
Larry - you are correct that there is an immense difference between
qualifying for the PRIVILEGE of driving in Europe versus the RIGHT to drive
in the USA.
But FYI, some of us in MBCA are trying to get a program going, building on
what BMWCCA, AARP, AAA, and the insurance industry has already
On 12/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yea, it works. I will find out more about it to see what it fits
I think this has been discussed before... but will these work in an '87
300D? If not, what manual trannies will? (Considering power and torque
output, and also
The car is certified in Ontario. The brakes and shocks were replaced a
little over a week ago in order to certify it. The rust wasn't there
that I saw when the body was repainted. There was a small disc of
surface rust on the tailgate prior to painting and I haven't seen
anything from it after
Isn't the 5th gear in that tranny a 1:1 ratio...not overdrive? If it fits
in a W201 it should fit any inline engine found in the W124 chassis,
correct?
On 12/5/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think this has been discussed before... but will these work in an '87
300D? If not,
Could you post some pics if this car, it sound great. Emil Houston,TX.
1984 300SD
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Craig wrote:I bought some from the NAPA dealer, but they were $15. I found
I could get belts cheaper from Rusty, including overnight delivery.
V Belts are tricky - buying from Rusty of the dealer is preferred IMHO - I
had a aftermarket belt on my 78 240D and the AC never worked properly -- it
Oh, yeah, even southern Ontario garage-queen w123 wagons don't look that
nice. That door rust is probably from where they put the trim back on after
the paint.
I'm gonna throw my hat into the ring. The reserve is $500, right ;-)?
Mac (channelling Kaleb)
on 12/5/06 12:26 PM, Jeff Zedic at [EMAIL
Could there also be memory buttons for different driver settings? That could
also be counted in the 8 way. As for the 524 TD, stay away from those it was a
disaster.
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original
Larry - a better car to train teens would be a stick shift 240D without air
or radio, preferably with at least one flat so that they would have to learn
how to change a tire; then when the clutch got worn out, they could also
learn another valuable lesson in maintenance by crawling under and
Harry - what was so bad about the 524TD? Mine (and everyone I've seen or
heard of around here) has given excellent service, and the owners seem to be
happy with the cars. My wife and I agree that short of an AMG set up in a
M-B, the '85 524TD we had handled much better than any M-B we've ever
on 12/5/06 1:43 PM, Werner Fehlauer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IMO, letting an 18 year old into a 3 series BMW or a 'vette is putting them
in serious harm's way!
Nothing short of insane, frankly.
At least the ridiculous insurance premiums here in Canada have largely put
an end to that sort
We have an 87 300D we put the 5 speed from an 87 300E into to. Works great
so far.
Mike
On 12/5/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think this has been discussed before... but will these work in an '87
300D? If not, what manual trannies will? (Considering power and torque
Steve - when I was in those years, we used to gut stock mufflers, or even
a few dared to get glaspacks (remember those?) to make the car sound like
it had power; now they tie a big coffee can extension on to a ricebox and do
about the same thing, only the ricebox is lighter, has less protective
At my son's school a few years back, parents bought a classmate a new
Jaguar XK droptop when he got his license. It lasted less than 2 seeks
before he met a deep ditch on the side of the road one night, totaling
the Jag but leaving him intact. So, I guess their reasoning was that a
sports
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I think they should learn to drive on an VW Bus with 40HP and a low-
tech 3 speed automatic with worn out carbs like I did. I wanted to
drive irresponsibly, but it was just impossible. That all changed
when I got a 5 speed Volvo 740 Turbo a few
Maybe what I encountered was just a few isolated incidents, but for starters
blown head gaskets and warped heads. Numerous computer problems that were hard
to find and because of the weight of the engine it was hard on front wheel
bearings. Don't get me wrong I like Bmw's and if I had the money
Rght!
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
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I'm gonna throw my hat into the ring. The reserve is $500, right ;-)?
Mac
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
yea, it works. I will find out more about it to see what it fits
What is the six-digit number? (ie, 717.400) The epc knows all OE
installations.
Tom
Im not a real ebay guy, but I'm keeping my eye on it.
Zeb
On 05/12/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rght!
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
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but when a parents buys their kid a 3-series, unless they're like us they're
thinking an E36 or newer (past 1994 or so) - those things have some serious
go to them. Start them in a brown Corolla with a 3-speed automatic, like
me.
On 12/5/06, Tyler Backman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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on 12/5/06 2:08 PM, Tyler Backman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
3 series BMW? A 320 or 318 is about as fast (err... slow) as a 300D.
A 325 or M3 though is a different story.
Not speed, I was thinking of their tendency toward rear end lightness in the
wet and (around here especially) in snow.
I agree with you in theory, Werner, but fact is the ricers seem stay out of
the ditch (and others' sheet metal). Maybe it's because they are so obsessed
with modding their cars' appearance, they play nice. Dunno.
As for the fart cans, well we're free of them now as finally one
enterprising
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They made cars after 1994???
Tyler
1974 240D
1984 760TD
1987 740T
1989 CBR600F
On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
but when a parents buys their kid a 3-series, unless they're like
us they're
thinking an E36 or newer (past 1994 or so)
All,
I was finally able to take some pictures of the car for sale. They can be
found at the following link:
http://telshena.dyndns.org/300sdl.htm
Tarek
Gentlemen,
Recently I was discussing my 87 300TD with Timothy Pilgrim and he asked how
well they start in the cold weather. Here's my example:
I've just finished putting new glow plugs in my 87 300TD with 286Kmi on it.
Four were toast, I had no glow light on the dash.
The car started in -9 C
Tarek - what are the paint and interior codes for that SDL? It kind of
looks to me like it may be a gray market (Euro car, as the interior color
seems to be rare).
I have a standard US '83SD, polar white (737) with light tan/palomino (254)
leather, which is fairly common. But it sure would be
Jeff Zedic wrote:
Gentlemen,
Recently I was discussing my 87 300TD with Timothy Pilgrim and he asked how
well they start in the cold weather. Here's my example:
I've just finished putting new glow plugs in my 87 300TD with 286Kmi on it.
Four were toast, I had no glow light on the dash.
The
That just reinforces my feelings I felt on the drive home with the $1300
1983 300SD. Mama was getting blown around and having trouble keeping her
little HHR under control, and Dad and I were a few car lengths behind
thinking Huh? No problems back here other than keeping an eye on the road
There's a Bi-Mart within two miles of where I live, so I'll check there as
well.
Kevin in Hillsboro OR
1983 300sD 284K miles, Ursula
First, the car is not a grey market car. The paint and interior codes, which
I included in the original post, are as follows:
Paint Code: 623 [Light Ivory]
Interior Code: 273 [Brazil]
You are correct in that the color combination, especially the leather Brazil
interior is rare. I am unsure as to
The ONLY exist on 617.95 turbo engines.
Marshall
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Ass't Prof. (ret.)
Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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