Got ready to install the chain on my '83 300D and read the instructions that
came with the tool from Performance Products which said to use the outer
clip with IWIS on it. Both clips have IWIS on them but there is a
difference in color: one is black, the other is silver.
There must be a
How Long's It Been?
An old but still ruggedly handsome Sergeant Major found himself at a gala event
hosted by a local liberal arts college. There was no shortage of extremely
young, idealistic ladies in attendance, one of whom approached the Sergeant
Major for conversation. Excuse me, Sergeant
More problems. The outside clip is supposed to seat very precisely in the
chain press tool from Performance Products. It won't even go down in the
seat and shape of the seat looks different. If I try to mount the link, the
link will be crooked or might not even go on the link. The links and
I've noticed that too - we also see that in our local newspapers Trading
Posts - any diesel MB is advertised to get 30 and up - wild imaginations or
flat out lies. Perhaps they are selling because the mileage is less than
advertised?
In addition to the high mpg's, any MB more than 5 years
About $99 of the $100 is Federal Tax!
Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)
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I was thinking about it last night, and I think you are correct. The
one valve by itself is probably the one that needs to be flipped, though
I put them all back in the same as they came out, (I am pretty sure of
that). I guess we will fool with it a bit again today, try to just take
the
Hey Rolf -
Not aware of any MB Vans sold here -- perhaps a grey market van once in a
while but most grey importers were mre interested in performance oriented
MBs. A plain-Jane MB van will be tough to locate IMO.. Have seen some
incredible MB RVs in The Star from time to time -
Larry T (66
Rolf, if you are in a hurry you had better plan on visiting ebay.de and
importing it yourself.
If you have time, check craigslist.com and ebay.com on a regular basis. They
do turn up now and again, and usually in need of something so they aren't
expensive. However, if it isn't located close by,
Mercedes Van on ebay got two full size and dozens of 1:87 and 1:43 scale.
The old four cylinder is about 50 miles away from me, but around here sat in a
field for 12 years is generally equivalent to the frame is totally rusted
out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300240020421
I think Chuck was speaking more about the nature of this particular type of
car - a full sized sedan with a big V8. It was very fast and luxurious. As
opposed to a diesel that could be converted to run on french fry grease --
I was lucky enough to own a '72 28SE 4.5 - the SEL was the same
Actually, the pictures don't look that bad. Too bad it's priced at 4K
needs an engine. Seller states it blows smoke and injectors will need to
be overhauled.
Might be a Kaleb special, assuming he could talk them down to 1K drop in
a 240D engine.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
I thought it was a retired colonel, but that's OK.
Wilton, LtCol (Ret)
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From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:31 AM
Subject: [MBZ] How Long's It Been?
How Long's It Been?
An old but still
Wilton Strickland wrote:
$100 a can!!!??? I may need to start selling Freon!
About a year ago I bought a half full 30lb container of R12 for $140.
The dude is throwing out all sorts of lies to sell his car.
John
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Archer wrote:
End of rant.
Times like these really make you want to own an appliance vehicle.
Then you get the car running again and 15 miles down the road that isn't
an option anymore. :)
John
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I'd pay $1k for that with a blown engine in heartbeat.
I think I am going to look at some vanagons as well but would 3 to have
a MBZ. I saw a sweet 107D RV conversion in Germany last time I was
there. Looking for something small and bug proof to take the girls
camping in.
-Rolf
Tom Hargrave
I have a 1976 115 300D. It currently has the steel wheels and hubcaps.
I noticed last evening, an ad for a set of 4 bundt style aluminum wheels from
an MB for $300.
The wheels look good in the photo. Will they likely fit onto my car?
If I recall previous info, they should but I will need the
The 126 chassis CDs are usually available on eBay, though they are
often pirated copies (they work fine). Rick's suggestion will get you
the real thing.
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 11:04 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just bought an 87 MBZ 420 SEL. Could anyone recommend some good
I out the black one in the middle, and the sliver one on the outside,
but not for any particular reason - just decided to do it that way. I
guess it's easier to find the link later, shoudl you be so inclined.
I've replaced four chains, and have never had an issue with them
afterwards, using both
A friend's parents have a 300SDL that won't idle. The car will run fine
down the road, but you have to apply throttle to keep it running at
idle. If you take your foot off of the throttle at idle it will drop
below idle, surge above idle, then shut off. There is no smoke, and the
onset of
If the Tachometer does not work either, replace the Overvoltage relay
(aka Overload Relay - $60). Actually - check the fuse in the relay
first. Might be an easy fix. It is located next to the brake booster
towards the center of the car next to the Klima. Red plastic with
clear flip top to get to
45 MPG 1979 300D Mercedes - $3000 (Keller)
Since I bought a '78 300D new and drove it nearly seven years and 120K
miles, I have a pretty good idea what sort of car it is/was.
Milan Brown metallic, tan tex interior, polished Bundt wheels, euro lights
with wipers, high end Alpine sound
Oops, I forgot to mention in my list of failures that the 200 pound York AC
compressor on the 50 pound bracket failed also, out of warranty.
RLE
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Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for
fuel-efficient used cars.
The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am
told by Mercedes that the first 4 digits of the part # represents the
size. The part # is 1465D305112P66. I have measured them and that
appears to be the size.
This is what the lady says in response to my question about the
dave walton wrote:
If the Tachometer does not work either, replace the Overvoltage relay
(aka Overload Relay - $60). Actually - check the fuse in the relay
first. Might be an easy fix. It is located next to the brake booster
towards the center of the car next to the Klima. Red plastic with
You got me there - I don't fully understand the systems involved. I'm
forwarding to you the advice given to me by Marshall for a very
similar problem. Unfortunately I don't know anyone else to look to who
would be authoritative for further explanation.
-Dave Walton
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 4:40
suburbia is moving out in all directions in atlanta. i am at what is
traditionally considered the at the far east of the atlanta metro area, but
the reality is that suburbia is popping up as far as 15 miles east of me
right now. about 20 miles east of here is a real rural country feed store,
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
dave walton wrote:
If the Tachometer does not work either, replace the Overvoltage relay
(aka Overload Relay - $60).
Why would that cause the car to die though? It does the same thing with
the idle control actuator on the
Fix the front seal, Mobil 1 will NOT make it leak, wear does.
Peter
On Jul 7, 2008, at 10:25 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
and when your front seal leaks?
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Craig McCluskey
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:45:06 -0400 Gary Hurst
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Use the one that slides on as the center link (although we have had
to push the link through that one too) and the tigher one on the
outside.
They are supposed to fit tight. If the tool presses them on, it's
correct. We usually use the pressed on but not crimped piece to draw
the old
no, but it costs more when it leaks out.
i've had the tranny pulled twice to fix the leaks and both times were
failures at huge expense to me. no more tranny pulling for me.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Fix the front seal, Mobil 1 will NOT make it
As yous all know, it never rains in AZ. So as I'm driving through NM today it
begins to rain. I then experienced the magic wipers. How cool are those?
I'm getting 28.3mpg with cruise set at 80. Not bad.
Bob R
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There are several failures that can cause the engine to stall coming
to idle. A sticking rack comes to mind first, and the cure is to
dump a bottle of RedLine fuel treatment into a full tank of fuel, or
do a PowerService treatment -- either one will dissolve the gummy
stuff keeping the
He is still alive?
Gary Hurst wrote:
suburbia is moving out in all directions in atlanta. i am at what is
traditionally considered the at the far east of the atlanta metro area, but
the reality is that suburbia is popping up as far as 15 miles east of me
right now. about 20 miles east of
be safe
Robert Rentfro wrote:
Looks like Kaleb took care of it for me. That's service plus!
Bob R
Off to Illinois in about 6 hours.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:41 PM
To: Mercedes
Yea, they will fit. I sell them cheaper though. I have bolts as well.
R A Bennell wrote:
I have a 1976 115 300D. It currently has the steel wheels and hubcaps.
I noticed last evening, an ad for a set of 4 bundt style aluminum wheels
from an MB for $300.
The wheels look good in the
bad elr
John Robbins wrote:
A friend's parents have a 300SDL that won't idle. The car will run fine
down the road, but you have to apply throttle to keep it running at
idle. If you take your foot off of the throttle at idle it will drop
below idle, surge above idle, then shut off. There
Those are going to be a little wide for a 115, you probably want 5.5 or 6
R A Bennell wrote:
The factory part number on the rims is the only number I see, and I am
told by Mercedes that the first 4 digits of the part # represents the
size. The part # is 1465D305112P66. I have measured them and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-Mercedes-Benz-207D-diesel-camper-van-4-speed-manual_W0QQitemZ300240020421QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50058QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL,
89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85
There was a Mercedes deisel conversion van here on Craigslist just a
few weeks ago, complete with a replacement engine. Pretty cheap if I
recall. Can't seem to find it now, so it may be sold. Wouldn't hurt to
post a wanted add on austin.craigslist just in case.
Gary Thompson
1995 E320
Georgetown,
I've got a very nice set of used Bundt's for sale. 14 X 6.5 ET30. They will
fit perfectly on a W115 and the 6.5 rim width gives you more flexibility
when choosing a tire size.
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On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Tuesday, July
OLD BUTCH
John was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young layers
(hens), called 'pullets,' and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs.
He kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and
was replaced. This took a lot of time, so he bought some tiny
Many of the ones I see get 50+ or 70+ mpg!
Tyler
On Jul 7, 2008, at 5:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
45 MPG 1979 300D Mercedes - $3000 (Keller)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-07-07, 5:34PM CDT
Yes, it gets great gas mileage! I just put in a new A/C compressor but
have not charged it up
Yes, while the hardware is triple or quadruple what my old computer with
xp was, it seems to drag and run real slow. Like when watching a
youtube video or something, it just studders and plays real slow.
Everything just moves slow. Have tried turning off the vista theme,
didnt seem to help I
I agree -- McCain is a shifty old fart. Bears careful scrutiny.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:07 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OLD BUTCH
John was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young
layers
(hens), called 'pullets,' and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs.
i'm running xp on core duo with 2 gig and it fast as lightning
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Yes, while the hardware is triple or quadruple what my old computer with
xp was, it seems to drag and run real slow. Like when watching a
youtube video or
I think that link was already posted by someone looking for a Benz van.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 8:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
might have to try installing xp on this machine again. When I did it
when I first got it, I know the display drivers and some other driver
was not there.
Gary Hurst wrote:
i'm running xp on core duo with 2 gig and it fast as lightning
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
dude, unless you are a dead expert on this shit, you should have known to
never mess with vista. wtf were you thinking?
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
might have to try installing xp on this machine again. When I did it
when I first got it, I know
snicker
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
might have to try installing xp on this machine again. When I did it
when I first got it, I know the display drivers and some other driver
was not there.
Gary Hurst wrote:
i'm running xp on core duo with 2
Vista is a trainwreck, but you can turn off the aqua and a bunch of
other stuff, and turn on the classic interface and optimize for
performance. Then you end up with basically a Windows 2000 machine
with all the patches and SPs. The other option is just to load XP
and spend a day loading all
Well, having barely survived a trip to Charlotte NC from Seattle and return
on American Airlines, I'm so damned fed up with the whole thing, I doubt if I
will be taking any more airline trips for awhile.
Giving credit where it is due, I am grateful that all four legs left on time
or early and
Just turn off all the vista crap and it will run like XP bubble gum
(kiddie interface), but your drivers will be there.
At 08:49 PM 7/8/2008, you wrote:
might have to try installing xp on this machine again. When I did it
when I first got it, I know the display drivers and some other driver
was
Did you bother to check the nameplate as you went through the door?
I always stop and look at the tag to see the in-service date, and I don't go
through until I find it. It seems to irritate the cabin crew and unnerve the
people behind me, who invariably ask what I am looking for and why. My
I agree too, but would like to also point out that Osama Obama, as
teddy called him, is a shifty young fart. Bears careful Scrutiny.
At 08:43 PM 7/8/2008, you wrote:
I agree -- McCain is a shifty old fart. Bears careful scrutiny.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:07 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://usl.playonsports.tv/
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:01 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Just turn off all the vista crap and it will run like XP bubble gum
(kiddie interface), but your drivers will be there.
At 08:49 PM 7/8/2008, you wrote:
might have to try installing xp on this
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on 7/8/08 20:51, Kaleb C. Striplin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-Mercedes-Benz-207D-diesel-camper-van-4-speed
-manual_W0QQitemZ300240020421QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50058QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ
cmdZViewItem
I must be getting old. That looks really cool. Even with an
On whom would you like to bet your children's future?
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:14 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I agree too, but would like to also point out that Osama Obama, as
teddy called him, is a shifty young fart. Bears careful Scrutiny.
At 08:43 PM 7/8/2008, you wrote:
Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Vista is a trainwreck, but you can turn off the aqua and a bunch of
other stuff, and turn on the classic interface and optimize for
performance. Then you end up with basically a Windows 2000 machine
with all the patches and SPs.
I continue to believe
Loren:
Isn't you son still of draft age?
Don
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:14 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I agree too, but would like to also point out that Osama Obama, as
teddy called him, is a shifty young fart. Bears careful Scrutiny.
At 08:43 PM 7/8/2008, you wrote:
I agree
Gary will eventually get smart and load Linux (distro of his choice) on this
POS -- as soon as he gets weary of bitching.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Vista is a trainwreck, but you can turn off the aqua and a
i just posted the reason why i need ot have xp.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:42 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary will eventually get smart and load Linux (distro of his choice) on
this
POS -- as soon as he gets weary of bitching.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well, having barely survived a trip to Charlotte NC from Seattle and
return on American Airlines, I'm so damned fed up with the whole
thing, I doubt if I will be taking any more airline trips for
awhile.
They are among the worst, only to be outdone IMO by
Wonko the Sane wrote:
On whom would you like to bet your children's future?
Neither of those turkeys, but at least we have adequate history to judge McLame
by. I'm still astounded that somebody can sit down in the Senate in 2005 and be
a major party nominee for President in 2008 without
Server2k3 is pretty stable... once its configured as a workstation.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:40 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos
Loren
You can run XP within Linux. I do it on this computer.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:43 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
i just posted the reason why i need ot have xp.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 10:42 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Gary will eventually get smart and load
and you can watch all the soccer matches P2P and otherwise and have it work
fine by that method?
let me share with you the answer. um, no!
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:20 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You can run XP within Linux. I do it on this computer.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at
You have to ask yourself exactly what function the President has in our
country.
He is nothing more than a cheerleader -- keep the nation happy. He/(she)
wields no real power. Fly around the world meeting other powerless
figureheads. Make speeches. Make us feel like we are good folks doing good
Uh -- WHAT history? What organization has he managed? He managed a
fighter-training squadron in Pensacola (VF-124, I think) after his POW days,
where he was in charge of about 150 folks who were transitioning from flight
training to jets.
Unfortunately, I probably have more management experience
Yes.
I will tell you how for $20.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:22 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
and you can watch all the soccer matches P2P and otherwise and have it work
fine by that method?
let me share with you the answer. um, no!
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:20 PM, Wonko the Sane
My Quantum gets 45 mpg and is for sale. Angered me this evening so the price
has dropped by $100. (stubborn door handle)
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 8:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
45 MPG 1979 300D Mercedes - $3000 (Keller)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-07-07, 5:34PM CDT
yeah, if you like klebs jumpy screen vista look, i can do it
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:39 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes.
I will tell you how for $20.
On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:22 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
and you can watch all the soccer matches P2P and
On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:43:47 -0400 Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
My Quantum gets 45 mpg and is for sale. Angered me this evening so the
price has dropped by $100. (stubborn door handle)
To what?
Craig
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On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:16:36 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As yous all know, it never rains in AZ. So as I'm driving through NM
today it begins to rain.
What part?
I then experienced the magic wipers. How cool are those?
Magic wipers?
I'm getting 28.3mpg with cruise set at 80. Not bad.
From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Archer wrote:
End of rant.
Times like these really make you want to own an appliance vehicle.
Then you get the car running again and 15 miles down the road that isn't
an option anymore. :)
John
Thanks, Don. I'm 'way too far out of practice to trying peening, so I
rented a tool. Couldn't find any clip on links for this chain. Rusty
didn't have any.
Gerry
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From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I out the black one in the middle, and the sliver one on
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Use the one that slides on as the center link (although we have had
to push the link through that one too) and the tigher one on the
outside.
They are supposed to fit tight. If the tool presses them on, it's
correct. We usually use the pressed on
What was the question?
On Jul 8, 2008, at 8:31 PM, SN wrote:
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I think it's called leadership. Presidents also appoint supreme court
justices, negotiate treaties, and veto legislation on occasion. Finally,
they appoint all those others that advise the president and run all the
executive departments. I don't think Lincoln's main function was speech
making.
Hello All,
My 82 300CD starter refuses to respond. No click, nothing. Battery is fine.
Can the solenoid be replaced separately from the starter? What other starter
relays, fusable links, etc., might be at fault?
Thanks,
Bruce
82 300CD 358kmi
85 300CD 268kmi
75 240D 202kmi Donner,
80 matches
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