[MBZ] 99 Mercedes Benz E300, turbo diesel - $8500 (La Monte, MO)

2009-08-18 Thread Christopher McCann
no affiliation http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/1327378925.html Chris ___ 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 options

Re: [MBZ] 201 shift rod needed

2009-08-16 Thread Christopher McCann
The one I have is from a 123, not 201. Sorry. Chris 126.120.161734 394Kkm Wulf --- On Sat, 8/15/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] 201 shift rod needed To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com,

Re: [MBZ] 201 shift rod needed

2009-08-15 Thread Christopher McCann
I'm almost certain I have this from the 190E I parted out. Will let you know for sure tomorrow. Chris 126.120.161734 394Kkm Wulf --- On Sat, 8/15/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] 201 shift rod needed To: mercedes

[MBZ] 1995 E300D - $3900

2009-08-03 Thread Christopher McCann
Last year of the W124 OM606 engine...I think that is an inline 6 with 24 valves, right? http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1302656584.html no affiliation Chris 126.120.161734 ('85 300SD) 245K miles Wulf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

[MBZ] EPA fuel economy adjustments

2009-08-03 Thread Christopher McCann
Lo and behold, the fuel economy ratings have been changed. Here is the 1985 300SD ratings (old and new): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1id=338 Chris 126.120.161734 394Kkm Wulf ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 fenders available via CA Classic Center

2009-08-01 Thread Christopher McCann
Mmmm - mine are now cheaper: ebay item #200365161224 Chris --- On Fri, 7/31/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 fenders available via CA Classic Center To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W123 fenders available via CA Classic Center

2009-08-01 Thread Christopher McCann
@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:50 AM Have you actually sold any of those? Christopher McCann wrote: Mmmm - mine are now cheaper: ebay item #200365161224 Chris     -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89

Re: [MBZ] W123 fenders available via CA Classic Center

2009-08-01 Thread Christopher McCann
rid of half my fleet. Christopher McCann wrote: unfortunately not. make me an offer. Chris 1985 300SD 245K miles Wulf     -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85

Re: [MBZ] cash for clunkers recycling

2009-08-01 Thread Christopher McCann
Interestingly, because of the 25 year old clause, my rusting-to-pieces W115 240D is not a clunker, but my very nice '85 300SD is a clunker...although maybe not because of better than 18 mpg fuel economy...unless the EPA says different. Chris 126.120.161734 ('85 300SD) 245K miles Wulf --- On

Re: [MBZ] crushed

2009-07-31 Thread Christopher McCann
are you talking about the 126 mirror adjusting lever? It adjusts the mirror in four directions CM 1985 300SD 245K miles Wulf --- On Fri, 7/31/09, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com wrote: From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] crushed To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] inline fuel filter motherlode

2009-07-22 Thread Christopher McCann
filter motherlode To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 4:05 PM Whatever happened to our parts wish-lists, Chris? On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:34 AM, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.comwrote: Found nearly 800 inline fuel filters. Paper filter

[MBZ] w126: gen1 gen2 - what's the difference?

2009-07-21 Thread Christopher McCann
What is the difference between gen1 and gen2 on the 126 chassis? When did gen2 start? Specifically, what are the differences in headlights? Thanks, Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] inline fuel filter motherlode

2009-07-21 Thread Christopher McCann
Item # 200365182287 Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles --- On Tue, 7/21/09, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] inline fuel filter motherlode To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 8:04

[MBZ] inline fuel filter motherlode

2009-07-20 Thread Christopher McCann
Found nearly 800 inline fuel filters. Paper filter material. Little brass inserts in the inlet and outlet tubes. They are made in china, have a Mercedes part number on the cases, but have an audi logo on the filters. Bizarre. More bizarre: the EPC lists OM615, OM616, OM601, OM602 and OM603 as

[MBZ] $850 300CD

2009-07-20 Thread Christopher McCann
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1278975276.html I looked at it a while ago. It has quite a bit of rust. Can't remember if it's turbo or not. No affiliation. Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs

2009-07-13 Thread Christopher McCann
http://mercedessource.com/node/2842 much cheaper Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles --- On Mon, 7/13/09, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, July 13, 2009,

Re: [MBZ] spotted an 85 300D for sale near Seattle

2009-07-12 Thread Christopher McCann
but you don't have the problem of broken mounts, if you have that problem. Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.com wrote: From: Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] spotted an 85 300D for sale near Seattle To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump 1984 300D

2009-07-05 Thread Christopher McCann
loping slightly at idle is almost certainly (esp. if at HOT idle, like after coming off the highway) the rack damper bolt. Hard start could be a bad glow plug or, more likely, the valves need to be adjusted. I would definitely check these things first. Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles --- On

[MBZ] proper R-134 pressure for '87 300TD?

2009-07-04 Thread Christopher McCann
Does anyone know what the pressure should be for putting r-134 in an '87 300TD? Thanks, Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] attn: andrew strasfogel

2009-07-03 Thread Christopher McCann
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[MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value?

2009-07-02 Thread Christopher McCann
I have this up for sale: 200358468360 (ebay #). Retail is $2,079. No idea what they really go for. I have another one (bit different 100-826-52-52) as well. Someone is offering me $600 for both. Thoughts? Thanks, Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value?

2009-07-02 Thread Christopher McCann
, IMHO. Dan --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com Subject: [MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value? To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:30 PM I have this up

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value?

2009-07-02 Thread Christopher McCann
who offered you $600 for the pair already had a buyer at a (much) higher price. I'll reserve my opinion somewhat, suffice to say that the few dealings I've had with M100 people were not pleasant. Dan --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value?

2009-07-02 Thread Christopher McCann
? Christopher McCann wrote: hehehe. The light on ebay retails for $2,079. I have another one, 100-826-52-52 and it's no longer available from MB. Mine is NOS, perfect condition. I may end the auction now and repost with a ga-jillion pictures. Dude, you've been a tremendous help. Thanks so much

[MBZ] NOS parts motherlode

2009-06-30 Thread Christopher McCann
SO, I'm friends with the owner of the local Indy shop. He just moved from one part of KC to another, after 26 years in the same location. He asked me if I'd like to help him sell his old stock. SURE! So I started putting some stuff up on Ebay this weekend. If you're interested, here is the

Re: [MBZ] MB Classic

2009-06-26 Thread Christopher McCann
Are you serious? Prolly my favorite car mag. You used to be able to get a subscription, but they stopped distributing it to individuals in the US, so now you have to get it for, like $8/issue at BN. But it's great. Chris --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] MB Classic

2009-06-26 Thread Christopher McCann
, 2009, 1:00 PM On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:27:05 -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Are you serious? Prolly my favorite car mag. You used to be able to get a subscription, but they stopped distributing it to individuals in the US, so now you have to get

[MBZ] a question about EPC use...HELP!

2009-06-24 Thread Christopher McCann
If I have a part number, will the EPC tell me what US models (with year) that the part goes into? If so, how do you do that? I've been able to use the 'part search without vehicle data' to take a part number and then find the engine number (if an engine part), the trans number (if a trans

[MBZ] W123 Estate Wagon video - excellent

2009-06-20 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxt4YNetuKA Very neat video. I like the proper name for the third seat: Kindersitzbank. Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2 things -- 300SD

2009-06-14 Thread Christopher McCann
There are two trans fluid cooler lines that go forward to the trans fluid cooler at the bottom of the radiator. I have seen them leak before...make sure the one on the left is not rubbing on the oil drain back tube. Also, if the trans is over filled, it might come out the trans vent. The 180

Re: [MBZ] 2 things -- 300SD

2009-06-14 Thread Christopher McCann
can thing in the air cleaner, and migrating from there. --R Christopher McCann wrote: There are two trans fluid cooler lines that go forward to the trans fluid cooler at the bottom of the radiator. I have seen them leak before...make sure the one on the left is not rubbing on the oil

[MBZ] WVO documentary on hulu.com starring an '81 300D

2009-06-12 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.hulu.com/watch/67348/greasy-rider Enjoy! Christopher McCann ___ 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 options

Re: [MBZ] the joy of the german shepherd

2009-05-17 Thread Christopher McCann
i'm still not even remotely calm yet. LOL! Ours have killed, I think, four cats. Nothing else comes in the yard...oh yeah, and a rat. Anke was viciously snapping at - and chasing - a fly this afternoon. But ours don't like people either, unless my wife or I bring them (the people) inside the

Re: [MBZ] What chassis is this?

2009-05-03 Thread Christopher McCann
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009, 9:50 PM I believe that's a W111. Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com writes: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1143251082.html Chris 1985 300SD 243K miles

[MBZ] What chassis is this?

2009-05-02 Thread Christopher McCann
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1143251082.html Chris 1985 300SD 243K miles ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-04-29 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.properautocare.com/euwhrekit.html Chris --- On Wed, 4/29/09, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

[MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-19 Thread Christopher McCann
There are two 190D 2.2s in the Kansas City PNP. There was one last month too, but it's gone now. Neither are picked over very much. One is a 4 speed and the other is an automatic. FYI Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-19 Thread Christopher McCann
C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 8:58 PM if the engines/trans are any good and cheap, I would be interested. Christopher

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping

2009-04-02 Thread Christopher McCann
is that the adjustment on the reverse band in the 722.1/2 (3 band) trans? cm 1985 300SD 243K miles --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cooking

2009-03-21 Thread Christopher McCann
Costco has a vegetarian cookbook right now for $12 Chris 1985 300SD 242K miles --- On Sat, 3/21/09, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cooking To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, March

Re: [MBZ] Need resistor unit for fan on '83 300D Turbo

2009-03-11 Thread Christopher McCann
OH MY GOSH! Rusty gets $265 for one ($374 MSRP). I have a spare, but now I'm a bit leery to let it go. Do these things fail often? I don't think they do... Chris --- On Wed, 3/11/09, Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Need resistor

Re: [MBZ] Need resistor unit for fan on '83 300D Turbo

2009-03-11 Thread Christopher McCann
Is it the same as one on a W126 SD? Chris --- On Wed, 3/11/09, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need resistor unit for fan on '83 300D Turbo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday

Re: [MBZ] Strange block heater

2009-03-03 Thread Christopher McCann
The 400W seems to work just great. Not sure if Rusty has both cords. I know the sound you're talking about and I listen for it too. Chris --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Strange block heater To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Strange block heater

2009-02-28 Thread Christopher McCann
your old one is 500W and the new cable you got is for the new 400W heater. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Sat, 2/28/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

2009-02-22 Thread Christopher McCann
euro headlights for what? Chris --- On Sun, 2/22/09, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 2:49 PM OK, that problem solved - what I

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

2009-02-21 Thread Christopher McCann
try again '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Sat, 2/21/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] S

[MBZ] what is this car??

2009-02-15 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWvEXChflEE go to the 3:16 mark for a decent look. Glimpses of the car throughout the video. Don't know what it is, but it looks very cool. Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] what is this car??

2009-02-15 Thread Christopher McCann
. Very cool car. Ed 300E 2009/2/15 Chuck Landenberger pnzr...@mac.com My best guess is a Citroen. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Feb 15, 2009, at 11:30 AM, Christopher McCann wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWvEXChflEE go to the 3:16 mark for a decent look. Glimpses

Re: [MBZ] what is this car??

2009-02-15 Thread Christopher McCann
: [MBZ] what is this car?? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 5:59 PM Christopher McCann wrote: citroen ds 21 - that seems to be it. DS amd ID series are the same chassis. I caught the single spoke steering wheel in the first ten seconds

Re: [MBZ] Proud papa

2009-02-15 Thread Christopher McCann
That's great. I have a picture of myself with my first welding project and I'm very proud of it. Be sure to give a copy of the pic to your son some day. My only son is 1.5 years old and his older sisters have no interest in working with me...other than cooking. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92

Re: [MBZ] OM617 leaking oil from cooler lines

2009-02-13 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.dieselgiant.com/oilcoolerlinereplacementl.htm very messy but not too difficult. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Fri, 2/13/09, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] OM617 leaking oil from cooler lines

2009-02-13 Thread Christopher McCann
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 3:36 PM On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:41:54 -0800 (PST), Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com said: http://www.dieselgiant.com/oilcoolerlinereplacementl.htm very messy but not too difficult. Chris Well I've

Re: [MBZ] OM617 leaking oil from cooler lines

2009-02-13 Thread Christopher McCann
, change the oil during this project. That will make the messy part of this project less cleaner. Luther Allan Streib wrote: On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:41:54 -0800 (PST), Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com said: http://www.dieselgiant.com/oilcoolerlinereplacementl.htm very messy

[MBZ] interesting item on ebay

2009-02-13 Thread Christopher McCann
Ebay item: 280311904595 interesting, but seems pretty lame...just break the plastic shifter housing...right? Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Motor Oil as a tonic Per FM Booth

2009-02-11 Thread Christopher McCann
um...oil burns hotter and this (what Marchall suggests) acts as a type of Italian tune-up? Chris --- On Wed, 2/11/09, dbl...@comcast.net dbl...@comcast.net wrote: From: dbl...@comcast.net dbl...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] Motor Oil as a tonic Per FM Booth To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123?

2009-02-08 Thread Christopher McCann
been wondering what we could do with the om603 engine and trans that's coming out of his 300TD...that would solve the acceleration problem on that car. CM '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123?

2009-02-08 Thread Christopher McCann
Maybe my wife will go for it...then we could ditch the 15 passenger behemoth :-) Chris --- On Sun, 2/8/09, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: From: Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123?

2009-02-08 Thread Christopher McCann
What's a good price for the lwb 300D on ebay? Chris --- On Sun, 2/8/09, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 9:08 PM Having researched

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Christopher McCann
I noticed someone retracted their bid today - what was the deal with that? Why didn't the $17,500 bidder retract their bid? Chris P.S. I won the 126 300SD parts book. I didn't know that those were made that late. I've seen them for W115 240D...do you have a W123 300D parts book? --- On

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Christopher McCann
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009, 8:58 PM I cancelled a bidder with a new account, 0 feedback, never responded to my request to verify their intentions. I probably have a 123 book, I will look Christopher McCann wrote: I noticed someone retracted

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Christopher McCann
or what? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009, 10:28 PM Would you settle for the CDs for $0? On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.comwrote: Let me know. I'll pay the same price as I did for the 126 book...$27, I

Re: [MBZ] holy crap did I turn a profit on this thing or what?

2009-02-01 Thread Christopher McCann
I've got a PC and a printer in the garage (in addition to my den), so I do that. Putting a wireless card in soon so I can access the EPC and other online stuff from the garage too - BUT, I like looking through books! I guess I can't adjust to the e-world as well as young whipper-snappers like

[MBZ] W126 door interchangeablity question

2009-01-28 Thread Christopher McCann
Are the rear doors of a W126 300SE and 300SD interchangeable? Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] W126 door interchangeablity question

2009-01-28 Thread Christopher McCann
...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 door interchangeablity question To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 1:27 PM It's the same car/diff engines, right? --R Christopher McCann wrote: Are the rear doors of a W126 300SE and 300SD

Re: [MBZ] W126 door interchangeablity question

2009-01-28 Thread Christopher McCann
question To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 2:27 PM I believe they are, but didn't the lower cladding changed a bit on the later W126s? Ed 300E 2009/1/28 Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com Are the rear doors of a W126 300SE

[MBZ] 450SEL 6.9 - someone should buy this

2009-01-28 Thread Christopher McCann
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1004081022.html Um, so this is Euro. Someone said that they are all Euro as the ones here are all grey market cars. Is that true? Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting

Re: [MBZ] W126 door interchangeablity question

2009-01-28 Thread Christopher McCann
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 8:33 PM yea, whats going on now? Christopher McCann wrote: Are the rear doors of a W126 300SE and 300SD interchangeable? Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

2009-01-27 Thread Christopher McCann
:-) I've also got a nice Montblanc collection - ballpoint, rollerball, mechanical pencil and fountain pen from the Meisterstueck Platinum line. I love the fountain pen. I bought Lamy's (also German) for my 2 oldest daughters and they write VERY well for a $28 pen...and you don't have to worry

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

2009-01-27 Thread Christopher McCann
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 4:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens :-) I've also got a nice Montblanc collection - ballpoint, rollerball, mechanical pencil

Re: [MBZ] PFM - fountain pens

2009-01-27 Thread Christopher McCann
What's the story with iridium tips on the nibs? Montblanc claims to use iridium points, then I did some research and I read that lots of pens claim iridium nibs but very very few really use iridium. I asked Montblanc customer service if they use real iridium and I never got a response. What is

[MBZ] ADVICE NEEDED ASAP...KALEB!???!! ANYONE?!?!?!?

2009-01-25 Thread Christopher McCann
Kaleb (or anyone else), You remember the $350 '82 300SD...well, I have it on CL for $1650: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1004824610.html A guy with an '87 300E came to look at it last night. Turns out, he has it on CL too: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/998880287.html He doesn't

Re: [MBZ] ADVICE NEEDED ASAP...KALEB!???!! ANYONE?!?!?!?

2009-01-25 Thread Christopher McCann
would jump on the chance to trade it off for a much nicer (from the pics) 300E. Christopher McCann wrote: Kaleb (or anyone else), You remember the $350 '82 300SD...well, I have it on CL for $1650: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1004824610.html A guy with an '87 300E came

[MBZ] bummer. (was ADVICE NEEDED ASAP...KALEB!???!! ANYONE?!?!?!?)

2009-01-25 Thread Christopher McCann
Thanks all for your quick responses. The guy called me back just before I left the house and decided he wanted to think about the trade that he proposed earlier in the day. Then he wanted to hire me to fix his 300E. Now I feel bad for him...I'll probably summarize all of your suggestions and

Re: [MBZ] Fw: transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-19 Thread Christopher McCann
thing. I'll put a high-res copy on one of the servers at work as well and let you know how to get at it. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com wrote: That would be great. I would have had to have paid someone put it on DVD as I can't

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-19 Thread Christopher McCann
Tony, Thanks for your thoughtful e-mail. It is a major boost of confidence to know that this can be done DIY. I'm putting a copy of your e-mail with the rebuild manual so I remember your suggestions and caveats. In addition to the factory manual and the ATSG (Automatic Transmission Service

[MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.schumanautomotive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4243 If you go to the page above and read the second post, you'll see that Hit Man X says he has the trans repair factory PDF. Anyone know what he is talking about? Is that something in the service manual or is there more detailed info

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
Robbins je...@msstate.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 9:48 AM Christopher McCann wrote: If you go to the page above and read the second post, you'll see that Hit Man X says he has

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
Harry, That would be great!. Please send to: Christopher McCann 3535 Forest Ave. Kansas City, MO 64109 I'll be happy to send you parts you might need in exchange...or pay for it if you want. Parts list here: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/994727654.html plus a bunch of other stuff. Let

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
Between this video and another I ordered and the manuals - factory and ATSG and another one - I think learning this is not impossible...even if I have to attempt it several times. Looked on CL in KC today for a trans tech advertising on the side - I found one that looks good. I am going to

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
you will need Christopher McCann wrote: Between this video and another I ordered and the manuals - factory and ATSG and another one - I think learning this is not impossible...even if I have to attempt it several times. Looked on CL in KC today for a trans tech advertising on the side

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
- From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF Harry, That would be great!. Please send to: Christopher McCann 3535 Forest Ave

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
He did. I guess it's a low-res scan...do PDFs of images work that way? --- On Fri, 1/16/09, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, January

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
: Friday, January 16, 2009, 10:44 AM Chris What do you think about Dave Walton's suggestion on this thread? What about it Donald? Harry - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday

Re: [MBZ] Fw: transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
That would be great. I would have had to have paid someone put it on DVD as I can't watch VHS, so it works out really well for me. DAVE, make sure to tell us all when it is available to watch. I don't think the video is available for purchase anymore...maybe we could put it on youtube?

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
I've got almost all that already. There is a very nice spring compressor that you can buy which looks really handy. Yes, the 722.4 and .3 are very similar. They are covered in the same ASTG rebuild manual that I bought...

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair factory PDF

2009-01-16 Thread Christopher McCann
at this point. Christopher McCann wrote: I've got almost all that already. There is a very nice spring compressor that you can buy which looks really handy. Yes, the 722.4 and .3 are very similar. They are covered in the same ASTG rebuild manual that I bought... http://www.atsg.biz/cgi

Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
on a car trailer though, you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Christopher McCann wrote: The winch description (I think it was Harbor Freight) mentioned that the winch rating was based on dead weight being pulled not lifted. I don't think a 2000lb winch can lift 2000lbs...but I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
:18 AM It seems than at Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:07:35 -0500, Allan wrote: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com writes: OK guys, I've revised my criteria. No home made, must have title (usually the home made ones are the ones w/o title), must have ramps and be very beefy

Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
I have them in stock, not on web site. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:32 PM

Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 11:19 AM Christopher McCann wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? You have springy bars that latch into the hitch head, and run below the tongue with chains bending them up towards the tongue. Transfers weight from

Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
Thanks for explaining that. Now I can see why it's not enough to move the car back on the trailer till the trailer doesn't put much weight on the tongue...that shifts too much mass to the rear causing swerving and unsteadiness. Best is to move 50% of the mass forward, if not more, and use the

[MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
I think this hitch will work for my 1992 Dodge 1 ton full size van: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~41910.htm?vehicleid=1992797 Now I need a weight distribution hitch...which are here: http://www.etrailer.com/c-wd.htm But I am not sure which one to get. Plan on an 18 foot trailer and hauling 116,

Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 5:47 PM where are you going to put all these cars you are hauling? Christopher McCann wrote: I think this hitch will work for my 1992 Dodge 1 ton full size van: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~41910.htm?vehicleid=1992797 Now I need a weight distribution

Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 5:47 PM where are you going to put all these cars you are hauling? Christopher McCann wrote: I think this hitch will work for my 1992 Dodge 1 ton full size van: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~41910.htm?vehicleid=1992797 Now I need a weight

Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
No I don't - and you live outside of town and I'm in the city...but if you add the concrete dealership and Charlie's place, we have a ton of room. But I really don't want as many cars as you have, I just need to be able to go after a few here and there that have shot trannys...of course I have

Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
Kaleb would probably like to have all of us haul cars to his back yard! I'm not sure how long they would stay there though! Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch

2009-01-15 Thread Christopher McCann
: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 10:07 PM Is this a building you are going to rent or you just know the owner? Christopher

Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris

2009-01-14 Thread Christopher McCann
Argh, Well, I ordered one from oempartsplus (an ebay seller) like three weeks ago and it still is not here. Really pisses me off. Buymbparts does not have it on the site. I'll send him an e-mail and see whats up. -Chris P.S. Found a few trailers on CL like this:

[MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-14 Thread Christopher McCann
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 7:16 PM call Rusty, he should have them. Christopher McCann wrote: Argh, Well, I ordered one from oempartsplus (an ebay seller) like three weeks ago and it still is not here. Really pisses me off. Buymbparts does not have

Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris

2009-01-14 Thread Christopher McCann
homemade. Christopher McCann wrote: OH MY: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/993227506.html I think that is a steal...am I missing anything? Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0

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