Dan wrote:
Not this quote:
If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
Yeah, that too.
Reminds me of a government saying. I'm from the government, and I'm not happy
until you're not happy.
Rick
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What's a fair price, in your considered opinion/s?
Price? I thought it was free...
$700. Fix in his driveway in 30 minutes and drive it away.
Rick
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Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com writes:
Honestly - for a car that need work to be able to drive I would
consider $1000 to be a top price.
Yeah, it sounds like the pretty easy/cheap B2 repair is what you need,
but who knows? Assume you might need to buy a rebuild from Rusty
(unless you have the
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes:
$700. Fix in his driveway in 30 minutes and drive it away.
In all seriousness the B2 fix is more than 30 minutes, as you need to
drain the transmission, might as well do a filter change then, and while
you're in there I'd do the K1 spring upgrade as
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
The way I've heard it is If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy,
spoken with a strong southern accent.
Allan
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1979 300SD
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Being that I am from north of the Mason-Dixon Line, the accent never played a
part
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On Oct 3, 2011, at 7:25 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
The way I've heard it is If mama
Its funny how they'll treat you like they don't need customers... When we moved
here I'd had Comcast for my cable modem but no internet in the apartment
before. For the house they wanted $200 to flip a switch to enable the cable
modem. No house visit required.
Verizon GAVE me a DSL modem and
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ZNRAOTSnXQ/TofxFelG6uI/giM/L6StGpvfEkk/s800/DSCF1747.JPG
Went this weekend. Absolutely some of the best $60 I have ever spent.
Lots of free swag and Mazda had a sign and drive with skip Barber Racing
school on a close course. You only got 2 laps but
Make me an offer. With or without wheels?
-Rolf
On 10/02/2011 01:42 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
Out of curiosity, how much for the whole car?
Mike
On Sep 19, 2011 10:04 AM, Rolfr...@winmutt.com wrote:
Wood is ok but missing metal backing. No clue if CC works, I'd toss it
in for free.
I am
Or come get the brandy new one of my '83 240D. Even better, take the whole car!
At the end of the month the monstrosity is going, one way or another.
Which reminds me I need to ship parts for Ed and pull them for Loren. Where
does the time go?
-Curt
Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:21:32 -0400
From:
No kidding. Summer is gone and I have not accomplished near enough. I want
to come get the 240 but I keep getting kicked in the ass every time I try to
make plans. I just sold a Suzuki engine I had so I figured ,cool, a bit of
extra cash for a road trip. The very next day my septic system ends
Problem is you can't evaluate the car fully. Suspension might be shot,
differential may howl, rear axles knock, AC dies after 10 minutes, cruise
control, steering play, etc.
$500 tops, and that is being generous.
--
Max,
Charleston SC
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Fmiser
All good points. Thanks.
Kind of follows my thinking as well, $500 could be a fair price as it sets.
Things start adding up fast. ie. tow bill to start, shop time on a lift just
to do to triage the bottom side, certainly will have to open the trans. Then
better than fair chance a rebuild is in the
This week's special: If you want less than a whole car I have a 1985 300D
turbodiesel engine. You come take it away for $350 (Silver Spring, MD).
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote:
No kidding. Summer is gone and I have not accomplished near enough. I
I want the manual trans setup in Curt's car.
Mike
On Oct 3, 2011 10:14 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
This week's special: If you want less than a whole car I have a 1985 300D
turbodiesel engine. You come take it away for $350 (Silver Spring, MD).
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at
I'm thinking next time I go up to visit the boy I will stick that in the
truck and bring it home, just to have. May be $100 by then.
--R
On 10/3/11 10:14 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
This week's special: If you want less than a whole car I have a 1985 300D
turbodiesel engine. You come take
No offense taken.
My response was supposed to be a somewhat sarcastic comment on our
expensive goverment policy of bilingualism.
Randy
On 30/09/2011 8:17 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Sorry Randy, I didn't mean that to pertain to Canada. I just meant
the Queen's english as being distinct from
It is supposed to be, If mamma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
--R
On 10/3/11 7:53 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Being that I am from north of the Mason-Dixon Line, the accent never played a
part
Dan
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On Oct 3, 2011, at 7:25 AM, Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Getting into the 87 300D this morning, I noticed distinct aroma of Diesel fuel;
'appears to be dripping from between IP and engine near rear of IP. Cursory
look around injectors and injector lines above the area did not reveal anything
else yet; 'check again with flashlight this afternoon.
On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:25 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
In preparation for the move to a new house, I am struggling with choosing a
service provider for my internet and cable TV.
We currently have Brighthouse, and while their service is very good, the
internet aspect, specifically
On 02/10/2011 11:57 PM, clay monroe wrote:
Grayson Chance. Is he another justin beiber, or will he be worth listening to
in ten years?
clay
If, he is anything like Justin Bieber, who the cares?
Randy
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If you want to keep the car, consider purchasing a good used transmission
from a 1985 300D or SD. Trust me, no matter what band aid you apply to the
83 transmission it will surely fail again. The 85 is far superior with many
improvemnets over the earlier models, shifts better and usually lasts
Rich,
Plan on it. I may not lower the price quite that much, but if you behave I
will throw in a jar of my artisanal jalapeno pepper jelly, made from NW DC
back yard, organically grown peppers, free from any unnatural resources.
This goes great with lamb chops, brie cheese, and (if you believe
The B2 repair on my '83 has been holding up nicely. The design flaw in the
original part has been corrected in the replacement.
Allan
On Monday, October 03, 2011 12:22 PM, andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
If you want to keep the car, consider purchasing a good used transmission
Come to think of it, I never had that particular problem. Mine was of the
car won't move in any direction when in any gear variety.
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
The B2 repair on my '83 has been holding up nicely. The design flaw in the
original
it's really good stuff, trust me.
Rusty Cullens
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Well, y'all haven't offered any magic answers yet, so I'll grab a flashlight
and go out and see if can see something a little better.;))
Wilton
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To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:21 AM
Rusty, I don't mean to belittle you at all or to imply that we don't trust
you (we do, we really do), but your comment gave me a little chuckle by
reminding me that it seems when somebody starts telling me what a fine
Christian he is or says to the, judge, Well, to tell you the truth, Your
On 03/10/2011 9:10 AM, G Mann wrote:
All good points. Thanks.
Kind of follows my thinking as well, $500 could be a fair price as it sets.
Things start adding up fast. ie. tow bill to start, shop time on a lift just
to do to triage the bottom side, certainly will have to open the trans. Then
It's Toast Wilton.
I'll take it off your hands for Kaleb Price Plus 50 bucks. Grins
Russ W.
On 10/3/2011 11:39 AM, WILTON wrote:
Well, y'all haven't offered any magic answers yet, so I'll grab a
flashlight and go out and see if can see something a little
better.;))
Wilton
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Randy Bennell wrote:
So, what would you say about a similar car where the owner says the
transmission flares on shifting?
That, to me sounds like one would need another transmission rather than
an adjustment of some sort.
It is an adjustment, but most of the external failure modes lead to
On Monday, October 03, 2011 12:01 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
wrote:
So, what would you say about a similar car where the owner says the
transmission flares on shifting?
That, to me sounds like one would need another transmission rather than
an adjustment of some sort.
Am I
Yes, I know, 'preciate the thought. ;)))
'Just took another look after it's been sitting coupla hours. No dripping
before I started it and no dripping as it idled for 'bout 5 min; some
wetness on side of head and around head bolt near (now I don't remember if
it was # 2 or # 3 injector),
Fuel heater thermostat o-ring?
--
Max,
Charleston SC
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Getting into the 87 300D this morning, I noticed distinct aroma of
Diesel fuel; 'appears to be dripping from between IP and engine near
rear of IP. Cursory look around injectors and injector lines above the
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Yes, I know, 'preciate the thought. ;)))
'Just took another look after it's been sitting coupla hours. No dripping
before I started it and no dripping as it idled for 'bout 5 min; some
wetness on side of head and around head
I figure as soon as somebody says Trust me I shouldn't...
The other one is and I ought to know as in An Ondulene plastic roof is the
best roof you can buy, I'm a roofer and I ought to know!
-Curt
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:52:45 -0400
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't lilke my pepper jelly - really! Its
judicious use will enhance the flavor of brie chese and brighten your lamb
chops. I would know because I both make it and consume it.
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I figure as
trust me!
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How do people feel about this? I never really got into the story myself
but would appreciate others' insights.
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/PSLW3N/A7E0B5/IITJDU/G06NUG/VFG4E/VU/h
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I think you need to join the OTHER list.
I'm sure we'll be talking about it over there.
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Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/k1/
The images don't load for me. What's with that?
-- Philip
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There ya go! That's the original. Allen is the winner!
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
The way I've heard it is If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy,
spoken with a strong southern accent.
Allan
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1983 300D
1979 300SD
Only curiosity about the truth.
--
Max,
Charleston SC
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
How do people feel about this? I never really got into the story
myself
but would appreciate others' insights.
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/PSLW3N/A7E0B5/IITJDU/G06NUG/VFG4E/VU/h
Let me know about the next one, sounds like a really neat time!
--
Max,
Charleston SC
Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
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Went this weekend. Absolutely some of the best $60 I have ever spent.
Lots
That car can more fairly be priced by evaluating the condition during a road
test or a PPI, because it does actually drive.
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Charleston SC
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 03/10/2011 9:10 AM, G Mann wrote:
All good points. Thanks.
Kind of follows my thinking as well, $500
I'd say a fuel line, either hard or rubber cloth covered.
--
Max,
Charleston SC
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Yes, I know, 'preciate the thought. ;)))
'Just took another look after it's been sitting coupla hours. No
dripping
before I started it and no dripping as it idled for 'bout 5
Max Dillon wrote:
Let me know about the next one, sounds like a really neat time!
Looks like the next event is the 60th Anniversary 12 hours of Sebring, March
14-15. Green flag in 165 days, 17 hours.
Road Atlanta seems to be an annual event.
http://www.americanlemans.com/index.php
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com writes:
Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/k1/
The images don't load for me. What's with that?
I don't think the site never really recovered from the big blow up.
Some of the articles are back, I guess without the
It obvious, You didn't CHANGE YOUR FUSES!
Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/k1/
The images don't load for me. What's with that?
-- Philip
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You guys are lucky you only have to deal with frenchie. Here we have
to speak english to be a citizen (in the constitution) but gummits
want to print everything in spanich, thai, veetnamese, Lao, a bunch
of mideast dialects, slavanian, bosnian, serbian, and the language of
every other country
Check the hoses to the fuel heater in the heater hose line at the
rear of the driver's side.
If you have not replaced the fuel lines, this would be a good time to
do so.
Peter
On Oct 3, 2011, at 12:43 PM, WILTON wrote:
Yes, I know, 'preciate the thought. ;)))
'Just took another look
Ohhh good she is free... soon as she is back in country maybe I can get her
to do a 3 way with the Exwife. ;))) [anger management classes
worked for me, right?]
Actually, if it doesn't have wheels, who cares?
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:
From what I've read about the case (and from what I hear from other sources)
the Italian police are corrupt and incompetent. Apparently one can only get
any government jobs or promotions through connections and competency is
immaterial.
It's hard to say whether Amanda was actually innocent, but
Greg Fiorentino wrote:
It's hard to say whether Amanda was actually innocent, but there is no doubt
that the evidence handling was bungled in the worst possible way. That
certainly created reasonable doubt of her guilt. I have no idea whether
that is an actual legal standard in Italy.
As I
Italians sort of screwed the pooch on their prosecution and evidence. This was
a railroad and sensationalist circus from the start. If the italians has done
a proper job of looking deeply into the crime, I am sure the outcome would have
been very different.
As it is, the poor girl spent four
You need to start calling your kitchen an atelier and you can charge a
lot of money for it. All the Gtown swells would love it.
--R
On 10/3/11 12:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Rich,
Plan on it. I may not lower the price quite that much, but if you behave I
will throw in a jar of my
Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/k1/
Fmiser wrote:
The images don't load for me. What's with that?
Dieselhead wrote:
It obvious, You didn't CHANGE YOUR FUSES!
HA! That's what I forgot! My browser needs new fuses!
Though I
Errr.. text loads,,, but pics never do.. which fuse would that be? ;))
Great article on the B2 valve replacement BTW... thanks for that one.
Grant ...
AZ...
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
...You guys are lucky you only have to deal with frenchie. Here we have
to speak english to be a citizen (in the constitution) but gummits
want to print everything in spanich, thai, veetnamese, Lao, a bunch
of mideast dialects, slavanian, bosnian, serbian, and the language of
every other
Most likely is a return hose. Next most likely is the fuel heater.
Also possible that an injector line is cracking, as mentioned.
Generally they don't crack if all the clamps are in place. I am sure
you have maintained the clamps, So I discount that possibility.
Try holding the throttle so
Would not know, although I was eating normal food while looking at that
article, just about put me off me food.
Hendrik
who prefers a snag on the barbie, instead of a cockroah
OK Don wrote:
Crunchy crickets going mainstream in
Exactly -- exceot that it's a southern black accent.
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
The way I've heard it is If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy,
spoken with a strong
-Curt wrote:
Where does the time go?
Mike wrote:
No kidding. Summer is gone and I have not accomplished near enough.
I'll third that. Throw chronic procrastination in the mix and see how little
you can accomplish.
Rick
Who needs to be more like that Jim Cathey fellow,
who gets more done
ROTFL
Allan Streib wrote:
K1 spring upgrade. See
http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/k1/
Fmiser wrote:
The images don't load for me. What's with that?
Dieselhead wrote:
It obvious, You didn't CHANGE YOUR FUSES!
HA! That's what I forgot! My browser needs new
Not Wogese, that is verdamt sure. Here, they don't print the
ballots is Wogese, so you are SOL, Bud!
...You guys are lucky you only have to deal with frenchie. Here we have
to speak english to be a citizen (in the constitution) but gummits
want to print everything in spanich, thai,
I finally found time to try the 14 wheels from my '84 190D on my '83 240D
after Hendrik assured me they would fit.
It appears they do fit, but the center will NOT stay on the wheel when mounted
on the car. The bearing cup pops the plastic center right out of the wheel. I
didn't bother to try
And in some countries, truth is not an affirmative defense against the
accusation of slander.
Greg
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How did the topic of your pepper jelly arise? And I will publicly confirm that
it is indeed good!
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On Oct 3, 2011, at 3:51 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't lilke my pepper jelly - really! Its
judicious use will enhance
I know 124 wheels are not supposed to work on a 123, but i want to
try one anyway to see what is out of whack. The tires on my project
240D are bad. In fact 2 blew apart completely in the last year, just
sitting still with probably under 30 PSI in them. Very rotten. So I
am thinking of
All the fuel lines Ive looked at so far around/near the injectors are dry.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel leak!
I'd say a
It appears to be directly beside the IP, between IP and engine, or on
underside of IP.
All of the injector fuel lines are dry, and no wetness around the injectors.
Wilton
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G Mann wrote:
Errr.. text loads,,, but pics never do.. which fuse would that
be? ;))
The late Marshall Booth, an incredible collector of
information about Daimler Benz diesel automobiles, was a firm
believer in replacing the fuses - even if they looked okay.
Sensible advice since a fuse
I finally found time to try the 14 wheels from my '84 190D on my '83
240D after Hendrik assured me they would fit.
Well, they don't.
-- Jim
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On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I know 124 wheels are not supposed to work on a 123, but i want to try one
anyway to see what is out of whack.
Offset is way too big or way too small, I can never keep straight
which. They sit way too far in towards the
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