objects if the air
filter isn't installed properly, or if they're rebuilt wrong and not
balanced.
I love the 700 series volvos, because the ergonomics of them fit me
really well. Probably my favorite car model of all time.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Jan 22, 2010, at 8:28 PM
for regular work.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Jan 19, 2010, at 6:57 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Actually, they tend to crack badly between the valves, causing the
valve guides to come loose.
However, unlike MB heads, they can be welded, a friend had his done
and it ran
the only pads I've found that won't fade under any conditions I put them
under. I've heard that in cold climates they don't get hot enough to work
well.
Tyler
Thank you all for your input. I figure there must a happy
medium in quality/price with a part.
--PT, 1981 300D
a good time to have your brakes go out!
Tyler
Tyler wrote:
I like the PBR/AXXIS Ceramic pads.
They make a lot of noise, a lot of dust, and don't last long- but
they're
the only pads I've found that won't fade under any conditions I put them
under.
How about Akebono Ceramic? Fade out
residue.
This has worked well for me on some field finds that were very moldy.
Tyler
So this 87 TD I have sitting around is like a greenhouse. Its been
sitting under a tree in the back for a while, and I knew it leaked a
little water anyway, I think its leaking from the sunroof maybe.
Anyway, I
- it seems like mostly random error, probably from the
pump shutting off at different levels.
Tyler
You're giving him a lot of credit. Its usually I drove about 100 miles
(meaning 80) and put in about 5 gallons of fuel (meaning 5.8) so thats
about 45mpg
Very few people even really know how
I think you're right- MBs from the factory have well calibrated odometers.
Mostly, they only get off if a different diameter tire is used. Most other
makes of car aren't so accurate, however...
Tyler
Dory is mine...
For 3 different cars the 3 '85s are remarkably consistant.
I have another
Watch out for those zebra-fish- they're really aggressive. I never had any
luck keeping them together with Angelfish, as the zebras would eat the
angelfish fins to the point that they would die from stress. Maybe you'll
be okay since the tank is so large...
Tyler
Andrew wrote: Save yourself
a new car
makes zero economic sense- taking a huge discount on one if you're going
to buy one anyways does make a lot of sense.
Tyler
Thought ya'll might enjoy this --
The Plan, The Scam, The Man, Don't ya just love it when a plan comes
together?
The Scam
Here is what a learned friend had
aerodynamic lift with a totally flat sail,
unlike regular triangle sails on Bermudan rigged boats which need a
complex curvature which makes the sails expensive and difficult to build.
Tyler
They were a sea-faring regional power before Confucius (? I think, was a
great article in National
to eat a diet of mostly corn meal, it
can't possibly be healthy. The only corn my dog gets is when I let him
chew on a corn cob like a bone...
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Oct 31, 2009, at 11:25 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
science diet is just old roy reskinned
I used to work in a shop that used similar strategies only more like this:
1) Air chisel 6 jagged flap in pan
2) Bend flap out of the way- INTO the oil pan
3) RR oil pump
4) JB Weld soup can patch over hole in pan
5) Bill customer for a full engine rebuild or factory short block + book
rate
Thanks for the link. This sounds like a major obstacle- I don't think I
will look for an MB tow vehicle unless I get my hands on a working
differential first.
Tyler
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote:
I don't know what lockers or LSD
without the PB Blaster.
Tyler
LarryT wrote:
Found this on a MGB list I'm on. Don't know how scientific it is but it seems
convincing.
Here's some interesting
comparisons on penetrating oils.
Machinist's Workshop magazine actually tested penetrates for break-out
torque on rusted nuts
into play first. If someone
can help me find those same numbers for the W124 300TD, I will redo the
calculation for it.
Tyler
Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
Hi Tyler,John gives excellent information... I just installed a factory-like
euro hitch on my 95 E320 wagon, with rated 2100kg load. Thats
.
Tyler
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
I've launched and retrieved my ~3000lb sail boat with a 123 wagon many
times, and traction was never an issue. Engine power (NA engine,
617.912) WAS an issue!
Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
more than the Volvo, so say 7500 lbs total.
1st gear is 3.68:1 (http://home.comcast.net/~phantoms/vacuum/722_ratios.jpg)
Torque at rear axle: 177ft*lb*3.68*3.07=2000ft*lb
Thrust at stall: 2000ft*lb/1.04ft=1920lb
ramp angle = arcsin(1920lb/7500lb)=14.83 degrees
Tyler
tyler wrote:
Jamie,
I'm also
1500 kg (3300lbs).
I also haven't been able to find for sale anywhere a heavy duty hitch
for a W201. The best I've been able to find are flimsy class I hitches,
while I've been able to find a class III for my Volvo.
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
Sweet, it sounds like a lot of people
steeper than 12 degrees? I didn't measure it or
anything, but now I'm curious enough to bring a protractor next time.
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
Searching in google, I did find some specs on the W123 300TD turbo.
It should be able to pull a 3500lb trailer up an incline of around
14
saltwater damage. I paid a welder
just last weekend to replace my extending tongue, which was rusted
solid.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Oct 14, 2009, at 6:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I think you're right except for one factor you left out:
The sliminess of the ramp.
Which I
Also, most of the ramps I use are made from corrugated looking
concrete, which doesn't slime up much. If his blazer slid with the
brakes on- perhaps even 4wd wouldn't have saved him?
Sincerely,
Tyler
On Oct 14, 2009, at 6:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I think you're right except for one
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/1418329762.html
I wish I were still living up there!
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1415074558.html
Too cool. I really like the Pug wagons...
-Curt
-- next part --
An HTML attachment
Perhaps a ponton isn't the right car for someone in such a hurry?
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/1418329762.html
I wish I were still living up there!
Does 'runs awesome' mean it'll do 60 mph?
Mitch.
___
http
Does anyone know if a W124 wagon (1987 300TD) can safely tow a 3500lb
trailer? Would the transmission be up to it if a larger cooler was
added? Could the engine cooling system keep up with such a load? What is
the factory rated towing capacity?
Tyler
Now that's cool
LWB250 wrote:
Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem=
Dan
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives
shocks, and air bags in the springs.
I'm annoyed that people on here mostly parrot what Marshall said without
understanding the context.
Tyler
Gary Hurst wrote:
I've never heard of a suspension converted MB wagon that wasn't a
complete disaster
What the hell am i doing up at this hour?
On 10
It IS trivial to use a spring with the correct spring rate... Anyone
that can do an engine swap, could do this much cheaper and easier.
Tyler
Peter T. Arnold wrote:
GO for it! Redesign it. I'm sure that the effort would be trivial to
a fellow like you
sort which is actually designed for this sort of use.
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
Tyler,
We're not just parroting what Marshall said, we're giving you real world
experience about a car you've apparently never been in... Why screw around
trying to bodge something that works really really well
on the competence
of the company who decided not to include one from the factory.
Sincerely,
Tyler
On Oct 9, 2009, at 6:54 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
I have done quite a few engine swaps, even put a v-8 in a body made
for 6 cyl inline ONLY. That was an adventure.
I have worked on everything from
doesn't improve handling over a set of stiff
regular springs.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Oct 6, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
We are talking about a wagon here, correct? Putting in regular
springs in a wagon makes for better handling? I think not. The SLS
with stock height, but a 20% stiffer rate on my Volvo wagons
that I do a lot of towing with. It handles a little better, and doesn't
really sag at all when I load it up- but I didn't notice any reduction
in the ride quality.
Tyler
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I am hoping to find a 300TD (wagon) motor
or play, then they aren't on the verge of failure.
Tyler
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Funny that you should mention that. Wheel bearings came to mind when the
wife was trying to describe what noise she was hearing.
What happened when your front wheel bearings blew? I have heard that
basically your wheels
Yea, he says 3 vintage Mercedes- Benz for the price of one. I think he
meant to say 3 parts cars for the price of a brand new Mercedes Benz.
Tyler
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
nobody is stupid enough to pay that. He probably have 1200 worth of
cars there.
Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I really
hot/cold slider on my Volvo 740 Turbo. I think
the MBZ ACC system is more complex than the entire Volvo.
Tyler
Peter T. Arnold wrote:
That was one of the biggest joys of my 300SDL
Pete
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go
as well as
climate control and many of the gauges, but it should still run and
drive fine.
Tyler
Rich Thomas wrote:
I could bypass the relay, just put a manual switch in there. The
starter might not take the voltage spike though? Would not want to
resort to hand cranking. Might have to do some
I don't think a W115 diesel needs to be any more complex to start than
it was new in order to deter would-be thieves.
Maybe it could be oiled or something? I don't remember the starting knob
on my '74 240D being hard to pull at all.
Tyler
Redghost wrote:
Well, you refer to my wimp and his
market. I hope they don't restart the program, however
as I think the economic and environmental benefits of it were dubious.
Tyler
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
This whole program is really going to hurt the lower income people who
buy these cheap cars.
Donald Snook wrote:
Wilton wrote: Now
Too bad it's not diesel.
Tyler
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=31348
Top of the line 1965 Mercedes 220SEb Heckflosse or tailfin model. All
original. Beige in and out. The car was originally bought by an older
lady in Germany
engine life.
The Volvo D24 is a less robust motor than these mercedes motors, but the
design differences between the turbo and non-turbo models are similar-
yet I've know a few people who added a turbo to the non-turbo motors and
experienced no significant problems.
Tyler
Peter Frederick
.
Tyler
Peter T. Arnold wrote:
tyler wrote:
We've had this discussion before, but I do not believe
Got to admire a fellow who doesn't believe what the M/B engineers
know and he's will to act on it.
--
Pete,
...so I booked into a hotel and said to the receptionist,
I hope the porn
enrichment.
Also, changing the IP for a junkyard one is trivial.
Tyler
Peter Frederick wrote:
Unless you change the IP to the boosted one, there IS no difference --
in performance, either, for the most part. The minor increase in
intake pressure you will get won't make much difference
No, most Vanagons and Buses were 14 from the factory.
Tyler
Fmiser wrote:
You could also look into the type of light truck tires used on
a VW vanagon/bus which have reinforced sidewalls and are rated
for as much as 2200lbs.
Those are 15 inch, aren't
see most people with large
pickups and trailers doing) they'd certainly lose control of the rig.
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
Can do and can safely do are 2 different things. That second picture of yours
is clearly NOT safe. Theres either too much tounge weight on the trailer or too
much weight
* be a very neat car, but it's really only half done (or
less).
Tyler
Hendrik Fay wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RETRO-29-BENZ-2001-MODEL_W0QQitemZ260465400436QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item3ca4f29a74_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Hendrik
://illumina.ucr.edu/misc/740c22.jpg
http://illumina.ucr.edu/misc/740_move1.jpg
I want to try towing that sailboat to Big Bear Lake which is at over
7,000 feet elevation up a windy mountain road, and the boat weighs about
3,300lbs- but has it's own brakes. Could a 300TD handle that?
Tyler
Fmiser wrote
of those $30 R134a kits, which means everything
is destroyed- a lot worse than a non-working system which may have
salvageable parts. My 190DT blew cold when I got it, and kept doing so
for a whole 6 months!
Tyler
ernest breakfield wrote:
nothing especially good about this example; almost 200K
.
Tyler
ernest breakfield wrote:
hi Tyler!
battery; absolutely serious. i don't give a wank about a logo, but
if you check the specs on the MBZ batt, it's well suited for the old
diesel, and it *fits*. note that i'm an Optima/AGM fan in most of my
other vehicles, but even Optima doesn't
car.
Tyler
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
so he is going to part out the car because it has a bad ac
compressor. Probably a bad evap but still, cant see parting out the car.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300sd-w140-1992-turbo-diesel-engine-runs
You're right. I didn't look at the ad for more than a second or so, and
mistook it for a W124.
Tyler
WILTON wrote:
A 2.5 140? Nah, that's 3.5; rod bender.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: tyler casi...@usermail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday
to
search Marshalls posts. For one, I'd be trying to keep the oil full and
REALLY frustrated about constant oil leaks and high consumption. With
his let it seek it's own oil level my 230k mile engine doesn't leak a
drop, and burns only about a quart every 10,000 miles!
Tyler
Kaleb C
I like it also. Personally, I think all Mercedes look best in black!
Tyler
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 10:16 AM, WILTONwilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Guess I'll hafta let it go - too much black.
I like it--- I think the black paint and the wheels (16-inchers off
seems to eliminate
corrosion issues permanently.
Tyler
archer wrote:
Since the porcelain bodies of the fuse are still good, it would seem
that the fusible metal strips would be available someplace without
buying the whole fuse?
P.S. What's a brand/source for an infrared thermometer? Flukes
True, I didn't think about that! Of course, that can also be an issue of
maintenance and build quality. I've heard that Volvo 9 series are
galvanized before they're painted and don't really rust...
Tyler
Rick Knoble wrote:
--
From: Tyler casi
Or move?
Tyler
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Even there you could probably keep replacing the metal, but would sure
get expensive after a while.
Rick Knoble wrote:
--
From: Tyler casi...@usermail.com
Also, cars don't actually ever have
I think they're all over the place, except in the USA, unfortunately :(
Sometimes you can see grey market diesel SUVs like Mercedes G-wagens,
and Toyota Landcruisers, but they're really expensive and rare.
Tyler
R A Bennell wrote:
Me too! Don't really need a 3/4 ton. My F150 Supercrew seems
stay home than drive here. Amazingly, I have
a friend from Athens and one from London- and they both rave about how
courteous the drivers are here, and how light the traffic is.
Tyler
R A Bennell wrote:
Because they don't have any other way to get around. Their whole system was
designed
once he's
done restoring it.
Sincerely,
Tyler
On Aug 12, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote:
As for physics: the cars now being sold are already made, and the
clunkers
will eventually be crushed. It is a question of how much fuel will be
consumed next year by the cars on the road. If I
which had
slid off the alternator, and made it back home without issues. A couple
seconds with a crescent wrench on the battery terminal would have
prevented all of this!
Tyler
'87 190D Turbo
winmutt wrote:
I have ignored 2 issues on my car for many moons now, sometimes
failing starter
weight of about 2800lbs. I think the W124 is a lot heavier.
Tyler
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Now that I look it up, you may well be right. The only reference I
have for '80s diesel performance numbers is Frank Barrett's
Illustrated Mercedes Buyer's Guide, not a particularly reliable
source. He lists
to
find it come in at only 2800lbs on an actual scale- with only about a
gallon of fuel left, spare tire removed, etc.
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
I think both of those numbers are wrong. My '87 190D can cruise all
day long at over 100mph without a problem other than bad fuel economy
.
It helps that the employees know most of their owner-customers on a
first name basis.
Tyler
Allan Streib wrote:
Apparently some of the companies are playing games to (it would appear)
generate late fees.
Happened to me this month, one of my cards has always been due on the 5th of the month
and the wall on each side.
Sincerely,
Tyler William H Backman
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Aug 1, 2009, at 6:56 AM, Loren Faeth wrote:
All the MB disk rotors I have seen on 63 to 94 cars have rotor
separate from hub in the front and one flathead capscrew accessible
from the outside on the rear
. Where can I buy the hub to convert over to the modern two piece
system?
Does anyone have a new or used set of front hubs they'd be willing to
sell? I would imagine that any W201 is probably the same, and possibly
a W124?original
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
to have...
Maybe I'm just being stupid? I'll go back out and inspect them again
tonight.
Tyler
Jim Cathey wrote:
First I have heard of this. Are you sure about the one-piece-ness?
-- Jim
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go
for
directing money towards big corporations.
Tyler
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Going around visiting all sorts or dealerships since this cash for
clunkers deal started is just sick I see all sorts of so called
clunkers that are sitting in back, with spray paint on the side saying
clunker
They take care of that for you by charging almost half again what you
paid for an older vehicle in fees when you register it.
Tyler
John Freer wrote:
In CA, DMV says you can sell as many cars as you want as long as you
aren't making a profit which would then require a license. That's an
easy
it also provided me with transportation...
Tyler
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 6:14 PM, John Freermbfo...@gmail.com wrote:
In CA, DMV says you can sell as many cars as you want as long as you
aren't making a profit which would then require a license. That's an
easy qualifier
all day long on these cheap newer membrane keyboards that feel like I'm
typing on raisins floating in a bowl of oatmeal. Plus they never wear
out, and have enough weight stay put on the desk.
Tyler
'87 190D Turbo
Gary Hurst wrote:
keyboard is
old IBM click click PS/2 model and mouse is some
I use the old (mid 80s) keyboards as the quality gradually went down
over time. They don't have a windows/apple key, but I simply remap the
caps lock for that purpose, as I've never found any use for that key,
except for accidentally bumping it.
Tyler
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
OK, I get
upgraded to PS/2.
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
I use the old (mid 80s) keyboards as the quality gradually went down
over time. They don't have a windows/apple key, but I simply remap
the caps lock for that purpose, as I've never found any use for
that key, except for accidentally
gotten tickets and instead of payment I sent in a copy of the
relevant law highlighted along with a note to explain why my actions
were not legally in violation- and they chose to dismiss the case
without going to trial.
Tyler
Loren Faeth wrote:
You must live on a different planet
At 10:43
the
circumstances surrounding your actions, most judges will give you the
minimum sentence the law allows them to.
Tyler
Hendrik Fay wrote:
Best off to just pay the thing, question is did you miss the sign or
was the sign that badly vandalized that any reasonable person would
not be able
the engine. I sold the car for $200 (twice what I paid) and never
found out what it was... That was my first and last gasoline powered
Mercedes.
Tyler
Robert Bigham wrote:
Hello Wilton; I'm back !
It seems that from a stone cold overnight wait, it's about 5 seconds from the
time the engine
You can rent a small backhoe and have it delivered and picked up, and
then dig it yourself...
Tyler
andrew strasfogel wrote:
This all sounds plausible, except that I would need to obtain another
residential construction permit from the D.C. authorities. I doubt there is
a height limitation
What's so funny? Actually, I've been to traffic court like 6 times
when I was a teenager and drove crazy, and had the fines reduced to
the legal minimum or removed every time.
Sincerely,
Tyler
On Jul 16, 2009, at 7:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Dwight- is that a real company?
Tyler
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
OK-but one last question- when do you use pantyhose?
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Our clams are fresh and our cars are vintage.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
___
http
Car insurance seems like quite a scam- since it's required by law they
have a captive audience. If the whole industry together offers bad
service and high prices (which they seem to do) there's nothing we can
do except pay it anyways, or drive illegally without it.
Tyler
Mountain Man wrote
if it were legal because
it's extremely unlikely that I will cause an accident due to negligent
driving.
Tyler
John Freer wrote:
Interesting take on this insurance thing but it's not true. In CA and
many other stares the law reads you must show Financial
Responsibility. How you do
, and then gave up on the Suburban all together :(
Tyler
Jim Cathey wrote:
I had a Suburban for 10 years. It was a great vehicle.
The burbinator is about the only SUV that I _don't_ have
a problem with. That's because it's really a UV, no S. When
you need one nothing else will do and that's OK by me
break before it comes out (but the side glass is probably
fairly easy with proper technique).
Tyler
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Well, this morning DC motor vehicle inspection got me big time. :(
I was told to REMOVE all the window tinting on my 85 300TD wagon to comply
with their rules regulations
Volvo 245 non-turbo.
Tyler
OK Don wrote:
The kids need another car - at or under $3000, and if it's an MB, I'll have
to maintain it.
Which of teh GM, Frods, Japanese cars should be considered, or absolutely
avoided?
Kaleb - what's for sale now
I'm not a fan of the 850. They're a lot more complicated/difficult to
work on, and overall lacking the ridiculous over-engineered
heavy-dutyness of the 200 and 700 series Volvos. They also cost 3-4
times as much!
And FWD is no fun.
Tyler
OK Don wrote:
How about the 850?
http
to maintenance issues, and
have almost nothing to do with the age (or mileage) of a car beyond the
fact that people are more likely to neglect needed work on an older car
(but that's up to the owner)!
Tyler
LarryT wrote:
That's always made me wonder too - a $30k car (average price these
days
Only if they have a turbo...
Mountain Man wrote:
mguzziridr wrote:
Here is a Craigslist 1988 190D in North Carolina for comparison. $3900.00
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1236640823.html
That doesn't look like a 2.5, does it?
I thought all 2.5 had the fins at the front left
is the fact that
it goes so long between fillups that the windshield can get very dirty
between washes.
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1212756190.html
He's realistic about the mileage, amazing...
-Curt
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
Unless your planning ahead involves installing a turbo or swapping out
the motor, I don't see how it could work.
Long live the 616!
Tyler
Loren Faeth wrote:
Today is 6 16 and that makes it the day to honor the venerable
cucharocha, the 240D, and all those who drive them, planning ahead how
a nice car destroyed!
I ended up getting a $1500 check, after deductible AND buyback- and am
still using the vehicle with the body damage. I still think it was a bit
low, but many times their initial offer.
Tyler
Zoltan Finks wrote:
This being an uncommon occurrence for both my wife and me, we
be on
your side, and put the pressure on the other company for you.
Tyler
Zoltan Finks wrote:
So I assumed that the insurance company would just say NO to our
counteroffer. How did you get them to relent? I mean what bargaining power
do we have? They have the power.
We are looking up listings
to give the author of said book a call: http://www.johnforester.com/
Sorry to hear about your accident, and I hope you at least get a nice
new bike. Although I'm go for lugged steel over carbon myself!
Sincerely,
Tyler
On Jun 7, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Was out for my Sunday
on a sidewalk BTW).
Most bike accidents aren't caused from rear collisions, but from cars
turning or pulling out and being unable to see the bikes because they're
too close to the edge of the road.
Tyler
Loren Faeth wrote:
I always had the right of way sailing an 80 lb sailboat
as a
pedestrian (using sidewalks, crosswalks, multi-use paths) is extremely
dangerous for both the cyclists and pedestrians, and should be illegal IMO.
Tyler
tyler wrote:
Actually, strong evidence exists (see the book Effective Cycling)
that riding out in the lane with the cars and following
given time. This is annoying to both me and the
drivers (but perfectly safe for all involved)- and is necessary only
very infrequently, and can be remedied with better road design.
Tyler
R A Bennell wrote:
Must be an awful mess to clean up all the wrecked cars and bodies when a
bicycle is on a 2
an hour riding- which is just about
the amount of daily exercise necessary to maintain cardiovascular health.
My question is- what kind of nutjob wouldn't ride a bike?
Sources:
http://www.industrializedcyclist.com/nhts.pdf
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309085373
Tyler
ernest breakfield
So does my dads 1987 Subaru XT Turbo. I wish all cars did.
Tyler
R A Bennell wrote:
I think my old Honda Civic did too.
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 8:50 PM
clutch cable, and he got in a fender bender and his parents said
he wasn't allowed to drive anymore. The hood and fender were dented, but
my dad found an exact paint match in the junkyard, so it's like new now.
Tyler
Mitch Haley wrote:
tyler wrote:
So does my dads 1987 Subaru XT Turbo. I wish all
a link to a site where I can download the two
CDs for the W126? The torrent URLS on piratebay.org that Tyler posted
a month or so ago don't work anymore.
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http
I think the old insights get as much as 75mpg if you get the correct
model (manual transmission w/ lean burn)!
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
I'm seriously disappointed by the new Insight, I can't see why I'd want one,
40/43 mpg, seriously? In 2003 it got 47/49...
You want mileage get a Smart
in warm climates, except for possibly reduced oil consumption
in a worn or leaky engine. My 190DT doesn't burn or leak significant
amounts of oil...
Tyler
Curt Raymond wrote:
What advantage do you see in the 5w40? I use it but only because its usually
slightly cheaper and is better in the cold
You're correct- but diesel fuel is oil. If you search diesel forums
online, you'll find many cases of blue smoke being caused by problems
with the injectors, or injection timing rather than burning oil.
Tyler
Zoltan Finks wrote:
So blue smoke could be something other than burning oil? I
I've always seen it in stock when I look at Autozone.
Tyler
LarryT wrote:
Howdy!
Shell Rotella is an excellent choice if Mobil 1 is not available\\
The type of Mobil 1 recommended for older diesels like ours is M1
Diesel Turbo/Truck Synthetic Oil in 5W40. If W'mart doesn't have
1 - 100 of 563 matches
Mail list logo
