His joint was a looser
--R
On 9/7/14 10:33 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote:
It will drive much better without the loose joint!
Peter
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It did not throw a code on the pump but I got a lean condition code (on
both cylinder banks), which the webertubes suggested could be a coupla
things, fuel pump seemed most likely at 200k+ and 14yr -- not pumping
enough fuel/pressure. I did not get the reader, although that w/should
have been
Mainly drive-train stuff is usable; radiator and oil cooler are no good; body
has rust-through in several places, so some body stuff might be usable.
It's in Towson, MD (21204); I thought I would give everyone here a shot at it
before CL or the wrecker.
It was running well until it abruptly
No, not the word, the element...
I got some new tars on my truck at Costco a coupla weeks ago and noticed
they are fitted with the green caps, they put nitrogen in them. A
coupla weeks ago at the Cars for Coffee event down the road the beemer
dealer had a coupla new cars there for some
Tire Warehouse up here does the nitrogen fill but with it you get tire damage
protection and whatnot. When I bought tires for the Jetta I managed to get all
4 tires for $300 with the nitrogen/etc thrown in for free. They were super busy
and I told the guy to answer the phone, I could wait. If
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
It did not throw a code on the pump but I got a lean condition code (on
both cylinder banks), which the webertubes suggested could be a coupla
things, fuel pump seemed most likely at 200k+ and 14yr -- not pumping
enough fuel/pressure.
So, why didn't you use
On 05/09/2014 7:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Because 4wd is really 2wd. I've been stuck with just two wheels spinning. When
you're offroad you what every advantage you can get.
Its the same reason I won't have an AWD vehicle, I can drive into stuff in 2wd
I can back out of in 4wd.
Good point, I did not think of that. Stupid me, live and learn. Where
were you before Saturday!?
As it turned out, it was probably quicker the way I did it, and I would
have had to remove the filler and vent pipes anyway, so the effort was
the same but maybe a bit more contorted.
--R
On
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
Now y'all can tell me I got the crappy Costco Michelins, which are
different from the Michelins I would get down the road at the real tar
shop. But the real tire shop would use only 80% N, so Costco is 20%
better in that regard.
Costco hates human rights,
Most places we go theres not much to winch to. More useful is the Highlift
jack. Jack 'er up and stuff something (like the extraction ramps) under the
tire.
I am considering a new bumper though, the Dodge has a huge chin and a plastic
air dam very close to the ground. I forsee the air dam
That chin spoiler is supposed to improve your mileage by preventing air
from going under the truck on the highway. You need to make one that can
be lifted or lowered depending on where you are driving. Hydraulic or
air cylinders?
And the winch? Must be some way to make an anchor that you
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I am considering a new bumper though, the Dodge has a huge chin and a plastic air
dam very close to the ground. I forsee the air dam getting ripped off pretty early
on, its only maybe 6 off the ground.
Why do you think a full size has higher EPA HWY MPG than
That's interesting. I was there one day maybe a year or so ago, the guy
in line ahead of me had a .45 in a holster on his belt, and did not look
coppish or anything, just like a regular fat merkin good ol boy with his
fat wife buying large quantities of fattening stuff. I sorta wondered
I would think the real problem with the highlift jack is finding places
on the truck that are not going to be damaged by the jack. About the
only spot on my truck that I can think of where I might be able to jack
it up without damaging the bumper etc, is the receiver hitch.
RB
On 08/09/2014
The chin spoiler and big bumper are gonna go, they're too much liability for
what is probably minor gain. This truck gets better mileage than my Ranger did
already, now it needs to be as good offroad, the Ranger was an excellent woods
truck.
Winch doesn't help much when you're in the ditch.
No problem at all, you need lift-mate hooks
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00042KGWG/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8qid=1410189480sr=1keywords=hi+lift+jack
which are such a good product I wish I'd had 'em years ago. The hooks go in the
holes in the wheels, the jack goes on the top bar the hooks at attached to and
3.55 gears instead of 4.10 has something to do with it. :)
The Ranger also had a big airdam, it had the fog lights in it. The fog lights
succumbed to the deer I hit last November. I was always surprised I never
ripped the air dam off. The one on my Dakota came off the time I hit the jersey
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
That's interesting. I was there one day maybe a year or so ago, the guy
in line ahead of me had a .45 in a holster on his belt, and did not look
coppish or anything, just like a regular fat merkin good ol boy with his
fat wife buying large quantities of
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I have a Tractor Supply Tractor Jack which is decent (I have jacked up the
tractor with it) but not as good as the real thing.
My dad has one of those, but I think he got his from FarmFleet, back in the day
when they were made in USA. One time he was jacking
On 08/09/2014 10:21 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
No problem at all, you need lift-mate hooks
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00042KGWG/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8qid=1410189480sr=1keywords=hi+lift+jack
which are such a good product I wish I'd had 'em years ago. The hooks go in the
holes in the
Interesting that Kroger is taking this up. When I lived in Indiana you saw OC
people all of the time. I don't ever recall seeing one in a Kroger, but I
clearly recall seeing them in places like WalMart.
In fact, I was in a Walmart with my youngest son right after we moved there,
and all of the
OK, I think it is time to petition WalMart to install bullet proof
shelving so that we have some place to hide during gun battles that
occur while we are trying to haul out the Mobil1.
RB
On 08/09/2014 11:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Interesting that Kroger is taking this up. When I
costco is the best. i don't care what his politics is. people tell me
chick-fil-a must be banned because corporate policy hates gas . now i hear
costco is no good because they hate guns
i don't care. i care how they do their job and both do it quite well. i
boycott burger king, not
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Interesting that Kroger is taking this up. When I lived in Indiana you saw OC
people all of the time. I don't ever recall seeing one in a Kroger, but I
clearly recall seeing them in places like WalMart.
Kroger isn't taking it up.
Bloomberg's Demanding Moms
Nitrogen Tire Fill $89 on there.
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In that case, I've got about $10K worth of nitrogen just floating around in my
house. Who knew?
DBV, N2 is the new oil shale information minister
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Neighbors have priapisms. I rode in one around town. It is not a nice car.
Second gen, and lower quality build than first gen (Grandma got one a decade or
more ago). They are doing the same cost cutting that MBZ does
clay
On Sep 5, 2014, at 4:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
I have
There are an excess of the blue ones roaming my roads. Sometimes it looks like
parade day on the freeway with them all lined up. I think the placement of the
Obama sticker or the stick figure family is the only way to tell one from the
other
clay
On Sep 5, 2014, at 7:03 AM, WILTON via
SWMBA came down from AK to get her household effects. She also wanted to do
her annual peach canning session. I figured out the fruit stand over the
mountains was open fairly early, so I did the 200 mile trip to get her three
boxes. A bit over three hours before breakfast, and I had fresh
ATTABOY!
Wilton
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SWMBA came down from AK to get her
yabbutt you don't live in Der Vaderland and could sell Certified Hun N.
You just have the widely-available domestic stuff.
--R
On 9/8/14 3:56 PM, Van Knutson via Mercedes wrote:
Nitrogen Tire Fill $89 on there.
**
In that case, I've got about $10K worth of nitrogen just
I go across the road and get fresh SC peaches. 0.5 mile round trip, a
bit over 3 minutes
--R
On 9/8/14 4:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
SWMBA came down from AK to get her household effects. She also wanted to do
her annual peach canning session. I figured out the fruit stand over the
the best peaches i've seen are on the GA/SC border area. new jersey also
has great peaches that aren't talked about enough.
i'd rather an SC peach than a GA peach as i am more confident an SC peach
will come from this region
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 5:41 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
'Saw some mighty fine-looking GA peaches when we lived in Warner Robins -
the fruit was mighty good, too. ;)
One of 'em was our babysitter, who lived across the street - Miss GA, 1968
or '69.
Wilton
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Do be aware that if you're looking for a Starbucks in central or southern GA,
the only one you'll find is at a Krogers just off base of Warner-Robins.
Dan who was jonesing for a mocha last week in the neighborhood
On Sep 8, 2014, at 5:55 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
SC grows more peaches (the fruit kind) than GA, and a bunch more
varieties too. Right now I am getting some large freestones that are
very sweet and tasty. The different varieties seem to come in at
different times.
Wilton is a riot.
--R
On 9/8/14 5:55 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:
'Saw
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/russian-strategic-bombers-near-canada-practice-cruise-missile-strikes-on-us/
--R
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I've gotten a few (yellow freestone and some white ones) from a local farmer...
(And I can always find a place to park close to the stand instead of quite a
ways back...)
It's hard to say which I enjoy more, but you need a paper towel to eat either
variety.
Btw what's this newfangled fad with
No, heroes are no longer needed. Have you seen Ender's Game? Military
industrial complex has decided there are more profits to be made in drones,
and Barry loves them (very little political risk), so we'll be using our
finest to fend off Putin's bombers via video screens and joy sticks, then
home
Colorado has some great peaches as well. There were three peach trees in the
backyard of the house that we rented for a year while we were there. I think
that those peaches were the best peaches I have ever eaten!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 2:47 PM,
1973 Mercedes Benz 280se 4.5
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Six big ones might be a bit high, but they really are wonderful cars.
That one has incorrect aftermarket exhaust, you'd need to replace it
with a correct TimeValve one (which will last forever), but otherwise
seems pretty nice.
Loved mine, but it's gotta go away, too rusty to make it
I have never had one of these that was not a parts car and have always wanted
one.
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
Six big ones might be a bit high, but they really are wonderful cars. That
one has incorrect aftermarket exhaust,
My Dad sold one just a couple years ago, about half that price. No rust at
all, but badly re-painted so it looked shabby. He replaced the interior
and all the chrome, but didn't want to invest in the paint job.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Sep 8, 2014 7:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Hard to say without having a good look at it, if as described 6k is not
far off the mark, the 108/9s are going up in price lately, as they have
the classic Merc look and are still very usable as a daily driver.
It's a V8 with steel suspension, so no carbies or air suspension to
spend up on.
Air
very possibly
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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1973 Mercedes Benz 280se 4.5
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i doubt that
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Do be aware that if you're looking for a Starbucks in central or southern
GA, the only one you'll find is at a Krogers just off base of Warner-Robins.
Dan who was jonesing for a mocha last
It seems in the last couple of years the market has really picked up for
these, over here there are some crazy prices being asked for them,
especially the coupes.
AU$20k for a good 3.5 sedan is not unheard of.
Hendrik
who couldn't afford a 20k 108/9
On 09/09/14 09:15, Meade Dillon via
Finally, someone else who calls it a priapism!!!
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 4:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Neighbors have priapisms. I rode in one around town. It is not a nice car.
Second gen, and lower quality build than first gen (Grandma got one
Sure it is... if its really 99% rust free.
I just sold this:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2014_08_09_280SE/
for much more, and there was nearly a bidding war on the car. And I didn't
even list it for sale yet.
W108s are hot, and they're going to rise. Finally.
But you're really missing the
Depends upon condition. If the rust is merely surface which the owner claims
but I doubt then it's probably worth the asking price.
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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1973 Mercedes Benz 280se 4.5
Sweet cars, but be prepared for TERRIBLE milage -- I got 17 on the
highway, 12 in town.
Peter
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I've never found the torque converter transmission to be sleepy --
all that torque and a top end of 125 mph, what more can you ask for?
Mine was a pain to drive on the highway -- always wanted to go 90
plus, had to keep lifting my foot off the gas.
Peter
I vote yes, Kaleb should get this car and Scotland should be independent!
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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Yeah but you got to compare it to the 3.5 and 2.8, neither of which are
super efficient.
You also got to compare it to other cars of that era, none of which got
good mileage, apart from some of the Diesel ones but even they are crap
when compared to modern electronic Diesels.
A 108/9 with a
One probably does not own one for the mileage though.
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:20 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
Sweet cars, but be prepared for TERRIBLE milage -- I got 17 on the highway,
12 in town.
Peter
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On Sep 8, 2014 7:56 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Finally, someone else who calls it a priapism!!!
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 4:40 PM, clay via Mercedes
Aaah now your talking like an S class owner.
You'll have to get Reggie to drive you around but you should get an SEL
for the extra legroom.
Hendrik
who does not have a chauffeur, well actually daughter has license, spose
I could afford a shabby 126 SEL
On 09/09/14 10:03, Kaleb C. Striplin
The transmission itself is overall fine, I just don't care for the missing
first gear. (That is, the 3 speed's ratio on first is similar to the 4
speed's in second). On the highway its grand, but around down its pretty
sleepy.
I've never driven a 3.5 with the 4 speed fluid coupling trans. I
Yes that is my thought. If you want mileage get priapsis.
On Sep 8, 2014 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
One probably does not own one for the mileage though.
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Damn it is an SE, would have preferred a sel
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:36 PM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Aaah now your talking like an S class owner.
You'll have to get Reggie to drive you around but you should get an SEL for
the extra
It was quite common to drop a 615 in these in Germany -- lowered the
tax rate and gave decent performance with much better milage.
It is better than a comparable Cadillac or Oldsmobile -- in that era
they got six mpg, as low as 4 if you drove hard. Huge honking things
that rolled like
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