Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kevin Kraly
With the current drought, I guess the answer would be barely. However, in Oregon where we came from and may move back to again, there is more than enough water most of the time. Kevin in the port, Colorado Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2013, at 10:08 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Delivery valve union oring size

2013-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Curt, you are right. My eye was pretty good. Turns out the 1/16 by 5/8 orings are workable. Cross-section dia is a little small. Dia is a little small also. Perhaps 2mm x 16mm or 17mm would be about right. The US size will seal, so I put them in. I thought I could change these orings wi

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
The letters that make up the word BOAT stand for Break Out Another Thousand! Also known as a hole in the water that keeps swallowing your money. Yes, I am a boat owner. I have a newer boat, so I paid my money upfront. Do you know the two happiest days in a boat owners life? The first one is a

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kevin Kraly
The letters that make up the word BOAT stand for Break Out Another Thousand! Also known as a hole in the water that keeps swallowing your money. Yes, I am a boat owner. I have a newer boat, so I paid my money upfront. Do you know the two happiest days in a boat owners life? The first one is a

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread clay
Either it was loaded out with options or it is the SE. Has the phone, CD changer, burl, 7 hole wheels, all records since new. sadly there is a really nice emerald green SE at the PnP clay On Jun 21, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Chris James wrote: > > Forgot to include this link... > > http://www.peach

Re: [MBZ] The 190D rides again

2013-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble
> Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:54:50 -0700 > From: curtlud...@yahoo.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] The 190D rides again > > I guess after two successful commuting days I can declare a little victory. > My 190D is back in business. To quote C

[MBZ] The 190D rides again

2013-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I guess after two successful commuting days I can declare a little victory. My 190D is back in business. Turns out I didn't need a radiator hose, a radiator (from my local Car Quest) did the job. Good thing too, the day after it was supposed to be delivered the Amazon seller finally admitted the

[MBZ] does anyone have an 82 300td SLS control valve

2013-06-21 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Folks Do any of you have a spare 123 series 300td SLS control valve that needs a home? I think mine is leaking down everything rises with the engine running, but the rear end is squatting like a Citroen at the curb when i'm parked. I know i can rebuild mine, but would rather just h

Re: [MBZ] MPG

2013-06-21 Thread ernest breakfield
we've been looking at another car for when the wifes econobox finally disintegrates (pushing 300K on her Corolla now!) and i'm seriously considering trying to find a nice W126 with another 617 in it. as for what to do when my aging R1150GS Adv finally croaks, i have no idea; the only other t

[MBZ] OT - Grønland

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
'Nother goodun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTRwq-hliBY&NR=1&feature=endscreen Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Chris James
Forgot to include this link... http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/3156724-post18.html Not sure it really adds any meaningful value to the car (at least $$ wise, the additional equipment is of course very nice), but if your E300D is in fact a Special Edition, can't hurt to try. Good luck! :

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread clay
So, my now totaled E300 is special and worth much more. I need to make a case for recouping appropriate value for the car against Nationwide. They are going to lowball an offer, so I can use all the aid in putting a value on the remains. Damage is to the left fender and suspension. Wheel is c

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Chris James
Yes, Kaleb's '95 E300D is both a five seater & Special Edition! It was the "Limited Edition" '93 190E 2.6 that had the four place black/red sportline seating package. The '95 W124, '00 W202 & '02 W210 all had "Special Edition" model's For 1993 the W201 had two "Limited Edition" model's. Final

Re: [MBZ] Kill My Children

2013-06-21 Thread clay
They feel poorly, but you will never know it. They got all up in my face. it was my fault for not doing it all myself. I will use padding and blankets next time. I had the neighbor assist me last year and it came right off and on the cart with no trouble. He also helped put it on in the f

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
10 or 12 years ago, a friend, Tyndal, at lunch mentioned that he might buy a boat. Another, mutual friend, Larry, already had a boat that sat on a trailer in his back yard. I said to Tyndal, "Why don't you just buy half of Larry's boat? Then, you'll each have only half a boat sitting. If you

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side after Heavy Rain

2013-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
It's a 99, so sliding/pop-up, and its the gasket that fills the gap between the steel of the roof and the edge of the glass. Mine keeps dislodging at the passenger rear corner. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 A little of the majik 3m trim glue? _

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2013-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
You know, that is not a bad price if the car is in decent shape. For a classic and all. --R Looks pretty good from a distance. too bad they didn't fix the firewall pad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2013-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
You know, that is not a bad price if the car is in decent shape. For a classic and all. --R On 6/21/13 4:07 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Hafta let it go. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 3:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] someo

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble
> Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:09:57 -0500 > From: rbenn...@bennell.ca > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 e300 > > So, the bottom line, is that I will not really break even on this poor > old boat but I will preserve it for a while. > > No such thing as a cheap boat either. > The tw

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side after Heavy Rain

2013-06-21 Thread John Reames
It's a 99, so sliding/pop-up, and its the gasket that fills the gap between the steel of the roof and the edge of the glass. Mine keeps dislodging at the passenger rear corner. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 20, 2013, at 20:42, Dan Penoff w

Re: [MBZ] hmmmm

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
'Hafta let thatun go, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] h On 21/06/2013 3:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3818315544.html 1987 Merced

Re: [MBZ] hmmmm

2013-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2013 3:01 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3818315544.html 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 6 cylinder turbo diesel. 256k miles, automatic. Starts and runs good, the transmission has an issue when it warms up that it starts to not want to shift above thrid gear

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
Well, I know you have a yard full of old MB's that might yield parts but even so, I am not prepared to agree with you. I am currently working on a "free" boat that I got in the late summer of 2010. So far, I have about $500 in it in parts and no idea how much time and I have yet to have it in

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
'Hafta let it go. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 3:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] someone needs this http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3860537712.html 1967 Mercedes 230 Heckflosse - Vintage - Restored - $105

Re: [MBZ] hmmmm

2013-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
I recently lost my job and don't have the time? Mitch. Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3818315544.html 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 6 cylinder turbo diesel. 256k miles, automatic. Starts and runs good, the transmission has an issue when it warms up that it starts to

[MBZ] hmmmm

2013-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3818315544.html 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 6 cylinder turbo diesel. 256k miles, automatic. Starts and runs good, the transmission has an issue when it warms up that it starts to not want to shift above thrid gear. I recently lost my job and dont have t

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2013-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
I want. Dan On Jun 21, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3860537712.html > > > 1967 Mercedes 230 Heckflosse - Vintage - Restored - $10500 (Charleston) > > > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and

[MBZ] someone needs this

2013-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3860537712.html 1967 Mercedes 230 Heckflosse - Vintage - Restored - $10500 (Charleston) --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Whoever says that does not know a thing about mb's except to take it to a shop and pay somebody else to work on it. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2013, at 2:43 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > On 21/06/2013 12:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
So what is going on with the 4 140's? --R On 6/21/13 1:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Nfs at this time. How many 140's do you have? I have 4. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No special edition So it's a five seater? What did they call the '93 190E that was like the earlier 4 seat Sportline but called something else? I thought it was Special Edition. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 21/06/2013 12:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade last week. They had $500 in it. I gave them a couple hundred on top of that and it's mine. It's silver/grey, 169k miles. Has the SE wheels and the burl wood but no heated seats etc. does hav

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Maybe Kleb will give you a deal on a E300 D I hear he has a few extras now. You suck! My car is at the body shop and damage is greater than the adjuster decided. Call went to the other side and now it is up in the air. Nationwide tried to lowball the repair cost on their share. USAA is no

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No special edition Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade last week. They had >> $500 in it. I gave them a couple hundred on top of that and it's mine. It's >> silver/grey, 169k

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kevin Kraly
It sure is nice to get an awesome buy like that every once in a while. The other day, I was able to get a radio controlled truck used for 50 bucks. It's worth about $100, and all it needed was a set of front Driveshafts to restore the four-wheel-drive for $15 and reprogramming the receiver so th

Re: [MBZ] Kill My Children

2013-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
On 20/06/2013 8:37 PM, clay wrote: I injured by back in the garden and was unqualified to remove the hard top on Frosch for the season. I figure having two strapping boys (idiots, it turns out) on hand I could just use them. I got the front unhooked and pulled the crank to release the rear l

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread clay
You suck! My car is at the body shop and damage is greater than the adjuster decided. Call went to the other side and now it is up in the air. Nationwide tried to lowball the repair cost on their share. USAA is not involved, since SWMBA dropped collision on the car. Roller coaster ride cla

Re: [MBZ] Kill My Children

2013-06-21 Thread clay
A few cases of my brew/mead and two tanks of fuel should get the car to him. May have to schedule for over the winter. clay On Jun 20, 2013, at 10:01 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> The severe paint problems on Ethelred were dealt >> with for $300 and a case of beer. > > He painted the trunk lid and

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade last week. They had $500 in it. I gave them a couple hundred on top of that and it's mine. It's silver/grey, 169k miles. Has the SE wheels and the burl wood but no heated seats etc. does have the build in phone and cd

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > >> How much do you want for it? I'll give you $500. >> >> Dan collecting W140 chassis cars now >> >> > I don't think it's a 140 but an E320 Special Edition (made only in '95 to > c

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > How much do you want for it? I'll give you $500. > > Dan collecting W140 chassis cars now > > I don't think it's a 140 but an E320 Special Edition (made only in '95 to commemorate the last year of the 124 chassis IIRC). Alex

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Nfs at this time. How many 140's do you have? I have 4. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2013, at 12:29 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > How much do you want for it? I'll give you $500. > > Dan collecting W140 chassis cars now > > On Jun 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> A dealer cu

Re: [MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Dan Penoff
How much do you want for it? I'll give you $500. Dan collecting W140 chassis cars now On Jun 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade last week. They had > $500 in it. I gave them a couple hundred on top of that and it's mine. It's

[MBZ] 95 e300

2013-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
A dealer customer of mine got in a 95 e300 SE on trade last week. They had $500 in it. I gave them a couple hundred on top of that and it's mine. It's silver/grey, 169k miles. Has the SE wheels and the burl wood but no heated seats etc. does have the build in phone and cd changer in the trunk.

[MBZ] OT - The Beauty of Greenland

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
This one ain't bad, either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=7u0km5VVYYg&NR=1 Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for venomous critters

2013-06-21 Thread WILTON
'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for venomous critters For the good of the list, can we just put this behind us? Rusty is gone, as is Trent. Good, b

Re: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for venomous critters

2013-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell
For the good of the list, can we just put this behind us? Rusty is gone, as is Trent. Good, bad or otherwise, some of us will use Gary now. There is little point in our losing people from the list because we don't agree on little things like this. Randy On 20/06/2013 8:44 PM, Dan Penoff wr

Re: [MBZ] Wilton, watch out for that ice on tracks!

2013-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
You did not watch part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSCOIJCPKSo Reminds me of WW2 Kettenkrads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz0exmQ88SM Hendrik who owns a mini tracked site dumper but uses it for it's intended purpose On 21/06/13 09:01, Dieselhead wrote: I found a Top Gear off road scoo