Hi everyone, long time no see.
A friend has a 2007 E350 wagon M272 with 140k miles that won't fire, it
just cranks and cranks. I pulled codes and it shows P0011 cam timing, bank
1 position A (intake); P0271 Powertain, which google says is associated
with the first code; and P0521 Oil pressure
I used to have a cheap Wal Mart iron, and it was a cheap Wal Mart iron and
ironing clothes was a hassle. Then Misheil and I got a German-made Rowenta
as a wedding gift and it is hard to describe how nice an iron can actually
be.
We have an earlier version of this model and if it isn't the S-Class
Curley, is this your car?
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1966-heckflosse-reporting-for-duty/
Ton
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On May 6, 2016 12:01 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> WILTON via Mercedes wrote:
>>
>> Yep, I much rather have gotten an '06 E320CDI
>
>
> Was '06 the first V6 or the last I6?
> For some reason I was thinking the '05 was the last inline 6 diesel.
> Or was '06 the
Not direct comparisons, but for what it's worth my creampuff E320 Bluetec
with 77k miles was worth $17k in January per my insurance company and my
research validated that.
The not-quite-as-nice '09 Bluetec that replaced it I purchased in Texas in
January for with 78k for $16,500. State Farm then
On Apr 8, 2016 7:35 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"
>
> Too bad Ryder no longer rents out 722.6 Sprinters. Four years ago I could
get a case (12 qts) of Shell 134 from Ryder Fleet Services for something
like $80 delivered. Now they don't stock it. If there was a closeout sale,
I totally missed it.
On Mar 28, 2016 9:48 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> They are still selling vergassers - and doing many repairs - were they
> claim to make their money.
They're at least trying to sell gassers. Most of the VW dealers I've
visited in the last week seem to be following
My impression is that it is mostly law firms hedging their bets that the
scandal will spread, generating plaintiffs lists. I have been seeing a lot
of targeted ads about this after shopping for parts but have not found any
evidence through legitimate news channels.
Tom
'09 e320 Bluetec
On Feb 25,
On Jan 20, 2016 10:39 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> Bob,
>
> I like to order from MB Northlake (in NC) for dealer stuff.
>
> http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/
>
FYI on MB Northlake, don't call to order parts. The website prominently
displays the phone number and
he price of the hulk.
>
> --R
>
> On 1/13/16 8:59 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Attached are a few pics of the carnage.
>>
>> Tom
>>
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North Riverfront, just north of downtown. Here's the neighborhood where I
work: http://builtstlouis.net/northside/northbroadway01.html The wreck was
on Hall Street, which is a sort of a Fury Road-meets-depressed Midwestern
industry speedway.
I live in St Charles, and the River is an effective
So the E320 Bluetec is a probable total after some jerk ran a stop sign on
Saturday. I'm a little sore but okay.
The adjuster had asked if I'd like to retain the car, and I'm thinking
about it since I'd like to replace it with the same model, and especially
since two weeks ago I spent over
On Jan 13, 2016 6:45 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> Sorry to hear about your loss. The 1998 S420 is still going strong at
281k - maybe I can talk oldest son to make you a deal on it?
That is actually half tempting - that car remains the best I've ever
On Jan 13, 2016 11:45 AM, "Craig via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
>
> I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's really frustrating and a
> disappointment when a great car you own is destroyed. May you navigate
> the insurance hurdles successfully.
>
Thanks, Craig. I'm at least off to a
On Jan 13, 2016 8:37 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes"
>
> Glad you are ok, but if you have not already, get checked out by a doc.
Some things don't show up until later.
>
This is good advice. I went to urgent care shortly after and checked out
okay. Of course, my neck is so full of osteoarthritis
On Jan 13, 2016 7:10 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> That sounds like a very high price for a severely damaged car. I was
under the impression that insurance companies were quite willing to deal if
you dug in your heels.
> Of course I suppose on the one hand
On Jan 13, 2016 9:59 AM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> Too bad, glad you survived mostly intact.
>
> Where is you/the car?
St Louis. Be ever vigilant when driving in the ghetto.
Tom
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On Jan 13, 2016 10:26 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"
wrote:
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> All the Bluetecs are V6, right?
I think so; mine is.
>
> What's it cost to keep it?
>
> When my dad totaled mom's Malibu, literally less than a week and 200
miles after
> I sent him to Tire Rack for new
On Nov 9, 2015 5:26 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> But it's a hybrid and will save you money and Gaia! You could put an
Obama or Bernie sticker on it and be good to go!
>
Just think of the torque curve with a 114 hp elective motor supplementing a
twin turbo gas
On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"
wrote:
>
> With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff. My glass
people don't recommend it.
>
> If I want Pilkington it's closer to $300 reusing my molding.
This sounds better than the new windshield in
On Sep 25, 2015 9:11 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes"
> Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a
> windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap.
>
In 2007, I bought a Gullwing windshield from the dealer for $550. No one
could believe it.
On Aug 26, 2015 6:16 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
how often do you see a LWB on the street?
I think I've posted this before but I saw one in Beijing a while back.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oisj0f90ruopjcz/DSCN4632.JPG?dl=0
At first I assumed it was just an old
That's nice but the jaloponist in me wants to go like this:
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/qqmy3b3cpl0k4p5/AABybINWvDY9J417aF71tMkka
I guess I should ask Curt if he's encountered any Filipino funeral
processions/parades yet...
Tom
On Jun 14, 2015 7:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
On Jun 13, 2015 8:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Tommy,
You need to go to the tent sale. It’s well worth the trip and you can
snag some unbelievable deals on A-E shoes. Definitely an item on any A-E
wearer’s bucket list.
And you can meet up with the Doobie
Andrew,
Another option is to take off my hands the Made in Germany Balo rotors I've
had in my basement for the last ten years. P/N 123 421 00 12 (replaces 115
421 14 12)
They're yours (or anyone's if you decline) for shipping cost.
Tom
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On May 27, 2015 11:45 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
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Last weekend, my son and I went to the lake.
We are in Winnipeg and we go to Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods about
45 minutes south of Kenora.
Completely off-topic, but speaking of Lake of the Woods... My
On May 27, 2015 10:31 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
No, I meant what I said. The original 109 had the M189, which is a
modified 300SL engine first used in the Adenour outside the 300SL, so the
original 109 300SEL was a 4 door version of the 300SL. With the M130, it
What the hell is Allen Edmonds?
Really high quality American-made shoes. Nicer than whatever you're wearing
right now.
AMEX has an offer, spend $200 at AE and get a $50 one time credit on
your card. Seems like a good deal.
I know you have a penurious cant - have you been to shoebank.com?
On May 12, 2015 9:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020
I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the
reaction be better to a Toppola?
On May 8, 2015 11:14 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
Those or primewell, a cheep badyear brand are all that seem to be
available locally.
Primewell is Firestone's private label brand made by GITI in China and
Indonesia. They are supposedly about as good as it gets in the cheap tire
realm.
Tom
On Apr 25, 2015 7:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Most of them are probably pretty rare on a S320, except for ASR and heated
seats. It would be something to see a S320 with Burl Walnut, rear
sunshade,
power rear seats, rear climate control, and SLS, wouldn't it?
On Apr 18, 2015 12:22 PM, Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote:
I know I can get refills at the dealer (140824032701 and 140824012701),
but is there anything under $10 a side that does the job as well?
I couldn't find anything circa 2007 and used dealer inserts. There was
mention on the
On Apr 16, 2015 9:56 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
Anybody ever tried this:
I'd feel good about running any oil with MB-Approval. I'm using Liqui
Moly in the Volvo (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H28X46/) and used the
5W-40 in Dan's 140. Good stuff.
Tom
On Apr 6, 2015 11:58 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Anyone know anything about these guys?
I ask because they sell a lot of springs, and are less expensive than MB
by a bit.
I need to put a new set of rear springs on the S500 (W140) coupe, and I
was considering them as a supplier.
On Apr 4, 2015 5:58 PM, Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote:
General Practitioner's car?
Open wide and say AA...
Paint and coatings formulator's car. Alas, there is no good story behind
the plate - I was playing with the state's vanity plate app when renewing
registration. Not
So how does this work? Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys? Painting the roof
orange
is probably not going to happen.
Park way out in the back of the lot. This has the added bonuses of driving
the wife crazy and keeping door dings
Mercedes has doubtless been eyeing the profit margins on the loaded-up
Detroit clown shoe pickups with envy. Isn't Daimler the largest heavy truck
manufacturer in the world? They could make this work. Think of it as a
Sierra Denali for the middle east.
Tom
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On Mar 9, 2015 11:42 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
2004 - 06 were the last straight six diesel engines, cars sold in the US
after that have V6 engines.
I'd prefer the straight six, I think that design has proven itself to be
very robust. I think the V6 engines are
On Mar 9, 2015 3:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
You put in your VIN and it will give you the build sheet data, everything
on the car. I did that with the ML we just bought, the dealer guys were
all mystified, Where did you get all that? I found the key to the
On Mar 9, 2015 8:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Fuel economy is not as good with the V6 due to the more restrictive
diesel particulate filter. Also it requires hard-to-find 229.52 oil to
keep the filter happy.
What are examples of 229.52 oil? Anything made by
On Mar 9, 2015 8:43 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I looked at that the other day and it wanted some sort of paid
subscription. Is that so?
The global version carries a nominal subscription fee, but the version
covering US models only is free. It is only available
Anyone familiar with the inline six?
Isn't it the same v6 as my 1999 e320?
The M104 lasted in the 140 all the way to the end. Nice engine but the
minimum you'd want in such a car.
Unless you can find an S280 with a stick like Princess Diana.
Tom
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On Feb 16, 2015 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
We had ice last night with about 6 of snow today. My ML tires are worn
out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great
in this stuff. Wow.
Modern all wheel drive systems are
That looks like quite a lot of car for the money. No direct experience but
I had a customer who used the same model as a daily driver. He said it was
as reliable as any Mercedes and at 150k miles he reported no problems.
Apparently the normally aspirated engines are very reliable but brakes are
On Jan 31, 2015 7:16 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
you could make them yourself, but studded bicycle tires are available
from a variety or manufacturers, including Schwalbe, Continental, Kenda,
Nokian, and others.
many of these cost more than the tires
On Jan 5, 2015 4:26 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Early engine management and not OBD compliant
Yikes. As a silver lining, I assume this means you have the early, hot rod
engine tune? That would explain the 15 mpg.
Tom
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On Jan 3, 2015 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Yep, now is the time to buy a used diesel or high mpg gasser.
I sure thought I was clever buying the E320 Bluetec last summer when gas
was still expensive and diesel was close to parity with premium. I like the
car
Yeah but they have those goofy brakes and besides, I couldn't find any that
didn't have a zillion miles and spotty service history. The Bluetec only
had 36k miles on it, and all records from the dealer.
The V6 is more complicated but doesn't seem to be less reliable.
Tom
On Jan 3, 2015 6:31
On Jan 3, 2015 6:45 PM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Is fuel price the only reason you choose to drive a diesel?
For me it's not. I choose diesel engines for a lot of other
reasons, so now that gasoline is cheap (for a while) I loose one of
the lesser benefits.
Modern
Btw, have you contacted AE directly about your Globetrotters?
Tom
On Aug 7, 2014 6:42 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
chromexcel
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*reliable vendor of superior parts for mercedes and other european cars*
*www.BuyEUROparts.com http://www.BuyEUROparts.com*
Well, I've placed a deposit on an '07 E320 Bluetec with a scant 36k miles.
Car is in Oklahoma City and I have the logistics worked out to go fetch it,
with the exception of talking Kaleb into buying my S420. Hint, hint. Free
delivery...
Tom
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On Jul 28, 2014 10:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We did use my phone momentarily in Niagara Falls on the return trip, I
wasn't sure where the hotel was as it was a different hotel than the
outbound ride but the rest of the trip was all with a paper map...
-Curt
Of course I'd prefer to
Jaime, I need help, too!
I have my eye on a low mileage Okie E320 Bluetec, 2007. I have paid zero
attention to the goings on of the electronics/Comand/nav systems of the
newer cars. Is there anything to be concerned about or is the system
solid? What about upgradability?
Thanks,
Tom
It turns
On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech
wizardry for some models. maybe a modern 240D, only at 3 times the power.
Alas, the 240D genocide continues unabated:
Emission testing is only in and around St. Louis and Kansas City
and last I checked for cars newer than 1969. The rest of the state
has only safety inspections every two years.
As of a few years ago, only the St Louis area and only 1996 and newer
vehicles (1997 and up for diesels). It is
On Dec 4, 2012 10:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Other than aircraft and stationary engines I can't think of any.
Interesting question...
It's the coming thing and whether it's going to be limited to high end
cars
is the question.
Isn't the Prius beltless? I think the alternator is
My local dealer uses Mobil(e) 1 0w40 in CDIs, for what it's worth. That
5w40 ESP formula M looks like the way to go. Special order from flaps, I
imagine.
Tom
Future Volvo owner?
On Sep 1, 2012 10:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
Owners manual does not say. Every other mb
Well, if W=sedan
W=werksbezeichnen
Did anyone ever figure out S?
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Could this be the crackiest cracker ever? I mean people will say 50mpg with
and auto 240D, but has anyone, lately, made such a stupid claim...and then
provide a picture to prove they are all jacked up?
Well, considering dealer retail is $59.00, we're looking at a CF of 23.8
Curt Raymond wrote:
Does anybody know if the fan clutch from an '86 or '87 190D will fit an '85?
Do you mean, will a 602 fan clutch fit a 601? No, they're completely
different. Versions of the 102 use the same style clutch as a 601, but
they're different part numbers and may or may not
Allan Streib wrote:
Can't seem to find a crush anywhere. Anyone have a part number?
The upper ring is 007603 018101 up to engine 952 047570, and 000 997 00
48 as of 952 047571. The lower ring is 003 997 58 48.
I found a fiber washer that was just the right diameter, tried that, and
it
Craig McCluskey wrote:
So what is on the approved list?
Service Products
Approved Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid[1]
Castrol Dexron-III/Mercon ATF F-30341
Castrol Transmax M-22257/22096
Chevron ATF Dexron III F-30108/30159
Citgo Multi-Purpose ATF D-21571
Exxon Superflo ATF Dexron III
John Freer wrote:
I saved this rule of thumb from one of Marshall's posts years ago.
As I recall, he stated that AT in a serpentine belt system would
create problems when encountering cold temperatures but nothing
drastic would happen.
This is not universally true. The early serpentine
Rick Knoble wrote:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1060205442.html
That's a Kaleb car if I ever saw one.
Secret Message for Kaleb: I talked to him this afternoon and will look
at it tomorrow.
Tom
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
good deal, I appreciate it. If you give the green like, or even it if
looks like something that is half way worth driving up there for, tell
the old boy you got somebody coming from OK this weekend to get it. If
so, maybe we can do dinner or something.
Sounds good,
Steve Sparhawk wrote:
So, someone mentioned that 560s were rare. have a line on one in a yard. What is
special about them and what are the engine specs. Would the engine tranny be good to
snag if in OK condition??
A US-spec 560SEL is not rare. The Europe-only 560SE is very rare, and
the
Rich Thomas wrote:
Thanks for that info. I have a large TODO pile too, and wifey is not
real tolerant of more additions to the 6 on site. She loves the new
300SD, this 350SD is much much nicer even, I'm wondering if I could
tempt her This thing is tempting for a Kleb kind of price.
E M wrote:
Tell me more about these 560 SE's please ?? Were these all Euro spec cars?
Not much to tell. They were Europe-only and just a SWB 126 with the
117.968. Body 126.038. They must have been real hot rods with the
weight savings over the LWB and spartan Euro amenities, but I don't
Mitch Haley wrote:
I think the 560 was a US spec engine, and they would be called 500 SE
elsewhere.
560SL was only for the US and Australia, but the 126 coupe and LWB sedan
got the 5.6 in Europe and elsewhere from 1985-1991 (SE was 1988-1990).
The 5.0 was also available elsewhere alongside
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Kaleb,
Speed rating is about a lot more then speed. Speed rating also affects how
the tires handle. H rated tires have much stiffer sidewalls than S rated
tires and since the tires are an active part of a car's suspension,
downgrading from H to S rating, particularly the
Allan Streib wrote:
Manual windows, manual climate controls -- would almost think this is a
euro taxi not a limousine except for the automatic transmission. But
still looks pretty nice. Would definitely be a vehicle that takes its
own sweet time, with the slushbox and no turbo.
Surprisingly,
Craig McCluskey wrote:
You can buy a paper service
manual for a 600 for $59.99, or a paper service manual for a 1946 170
(W136), but you can't buy a CD for a '94 car.
Don't feel too bad. You can order a 600 service manual, but all you get
is an email saying they aren't available after all.
Rich Thomas wrote:
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/994284095.html
I don't care much for the 210, but like these a lot. I drove one back
to back with an SL55 last year, and while I didn't exceed the speed
limit, the E just felt more like a hooligan's car, while the SL was more
subdued
Rich Thomas wrote:
That thing has more buttons on the panel than the space shuttle. I
thought the TD's HVAC system was bad -- that thing would be a nightmare.
Actually, having spent an hour or so today diagnosing my 140's HVAC, I
have to say it is a real delight compared to the Type III in
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I was going to ask you how you did all that then I remembered you had
the later 140, I have the earlier version which I dont think works the
same as yours.
I think it works pretty much the same, but it looks like the early ones
give less information. There's a nice
Donald Snook wrote:
I just dropped my Cadillac off at my Indy's shop. He also usually has 7-8 cars
for sale. He has a 2001 Mercedes E320 in PERFECT shape with only 58,000 miles
on it. I offhandedly asked him how much he wanted for it and he said $14,000.
I about jumped out of my shoes.
Does anyone know how the timing chain stretch is measured on a an M117?
This is on a '91 560SEL and I've never been inside one. Marks on the
cam tower like an OM617? I've got to pull the covers as the gaskets are
letting oil out all over the manifold and figure that at 150k miles, I
oughta
Peter Merle wrote:
Here in S .Africa one got a Chrome ( Stainless Steel ? ) backing plate ,
very much the same as the front one thats on the EPC. I'l try and find out
what the part number is.
PEter
I've never seen a euro 123s with a rear bracket, and the EPC doesn't
show one. But, the EPC
Mitch Haley wrote:
andrew strasfogel wrote:
He always buys two pair at a time?
Naw, I'm too cheap. I buy big and keep the laces tight.
Nordstrom will sell a pair of shoes in two different sizes. Apparently
Mrs. Nordstrom had the same problem.
Tom
Both feet size 9
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Read what you want into it but the article tells me that Ford has no
confidence in the USA diesel car market. Know what I do about long term
diesel sales in the States, I don’t blame them and you can put 100% of the
blame on the diesel car engine that GM launched too early in
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
What does Hengst part number D25 E 153 H go to?
M119. http://www.sct-germany.de/Catalogue/Filter_SCT/1915.html
This is a great reference page:
http://www.sct-germany.de/robots_fil2000926.html
Tom
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Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On the other end of the spectrum, here's one you probably don't have
in your collection:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250341059366
Yikes! Holy frankencar, Batman!
And finally, just what you need to reenact the big chase scene in
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
only place that was open sunday morning was walmart. They were my last
choice, trust me.
No they weren't. Call next time...
Tom
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TE wrote:
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
Atlanta with over 260k on it.
People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank right up, not
smoke, run smooth after sitting in 20 degree weather all night are smoking
crack.
My S420 started right
Mitch Haley wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!)
W= sedan
S= wagon
C= coupe
Anybody remember what the above letters stand for?
I don't know about S and C, but W means Werksbezeichnung, or factory
name. The LWB sedan variants and the R Class
Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop wrote:
I am in fenton right now, but dont see it listed unless that walmart I
was at was not fenton
Might have been Valley Park or Eureka. Where exactly are you staying?
There should be a bunch of tire and loob chain stores nearby. Call me
in the morning if you
E M wrote:
I don't know enough about diesels. I know the wagon was available as a
diesel in '87-88 if I'm not mistake, but I thought it was all gassers by '93
It's a gray market euro car. Make sure it has a turbo.
Tom
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Its ugly as hell
Oooh! 618 Mimosa Yellow! That's awesome!
Rant: The w123 was available in 63 different colors. I guess they
couldn't all be winners, but MBUSA will sell you a new E350 in only ten
colors. Four are silver and two are black.
Lame. I'll take
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car for me. Overall
nice shape. Said the valve cover is broken right above the chain, cant
remember if he said on drivers or passenger side. Said there is a whole
there and you can see that the chain is still intact
Craig McCluskey wrote:
[I sense the start of a new oil thread.]
No, I don't think so. Everyone else is saying the same thing.
Okay, how about an ambient temperature vs wind chill thread instead?
First week of December and it still hasn't come up. I guess no one
drives 123s anymore.
Tom
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I dont suppose anybody here has ever pulled a head on 5.0 119 engine to
repair a broken timing chain have they?
No, but having twice the cams and valves of a 117 can't help anything,
especially cost. The block is already helicoiled at least.
No one I've talked to
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Well as a matter of fact said car is up your way, which does not mean
you can steal it out from under me. Im fixing to break my buying freeze
I think. The guy bought it off a bank, who repoed it when the owner
quit paying. I guess they blew it up. It only has 144k
R A Bennell wrote:
So Snook's car trading has me thinking. How many of you folks really trade often?
I don't feel like I've gotten my money's worth until they're just plain
worn (or rusted) out. After seven years I got tired of my nearly worn
and rusted out 300D at 348k miles. The Passat
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I wonder if you have ever seen a car that was stored outside under a cover.
I recall looking at a TR-3 with a friend that was under a tarp in the
seller's backyard. Everything and I mean everything was rusted, rotten or corroded.
In other words, it was scrap, despite
Allan Streib wrote:
My 300D had the B2 problem. I would have thought by '86 they would be
using the redesigned piston but honestly I don't know. Also I've never
heard of the B2 issue on anything but the diesels, but again I don't
know that means anything.
If it is just the B2 that's a
R A Bennell wrote:
I picked up a wrench that says Mercedes on it. A single ended box end with an
arch in the handle and a size of 20.8
mm. Is this intended for a specific purpose? The size is what intrigues me. I
have to assume that something with a
unique size has a unique purpose. Photos
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I am looking for one of those vehicle barriers like I see in the national forests. They can lock with a padlock that is inside an opening in one of the posts, making bolt cutters harder to use.
Google pipe bollard and you'll find a lot of options. We use
removable
Mitch Haley wrote:
John Freer wrote:
4JGAB54E21A264913
4JGA is a USA made MBZ?
I don't understand VIN mfg/country of origin codes any more.
Me either. A built-in-South Africa C Class has a W VIN, and no one
seems able to explain it.
Tom
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Mitch Haley wrote:
I thought the WDB VINs were for Westgermany, Daimler Benz, so W from
SA puzzles me too. Now that Deutchland has been reunited and West
Germany is no more, what do the German cars start with, a D? Does the
W now mean South Africa?
W still means Germany/West Germany. The
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