Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline

2008-04-16 Thread Jim Cathey
18.6 mpg when running on non-california gas for 21,374 miles, but more highway miles. Could drive a 560 SL for that kind of mileage. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

[MBZ] And you think you have bad snow?

2008-04-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/viewsingleimage.html?mode=singleimagehandle=stormy6996number=187gallery=CURRWEATHER --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 244 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\

Re: [MBZ] regguler?

2008-04-16 Thread RELNGSON
I forgot one important detail - I assumed that the 103 and 104 were meant to run on regular - true or false? False. RLE ** Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline

2008-04-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
Depends on which 104, early ones use KE jet, later use motronic and are more efficient. The 103 will go alright on regular but may lose a little mileage, whilst the 104 motronic will require premium. The 104 also use the better 5 speed transmission. Fuel usage between the 300E and 2.5D? Are you

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline

2008-04-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
The 300E will never get close to those figures but is a more powerful car but the torque figures should not be too far apart. I live in hilly country so the extra power of the six is great but when I go to fill up it is tear time, especially now that the robbers are charging 1.50 arms per

Re: [MBZ] Install diff in '83 300D

2008-04-16 Thread archer
To: Don, Jim, Tom, Rolf, Luther, and Kaleb. Many thanks! Gerry '83 300D and 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread mykd1
There's a service bulletin on the NHTSA website about various electrical problems GM had with the Alero and Intrigue. If I remember correctly they had some problems with the wiring in the ignition system. Something about exposed wires and shorts Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about Dodge Intrepids?

2008-04-16 Thread mykd1
Ford did have problems with their EOD in the Winstar van with the 3.0 V6 which is the same one they used in the Taurus. The 3.8 was much better Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -Original Message- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

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