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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
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I think that there is hope - todays kids seem drawn to cars the way many
of
us were in the 50s and 60s. They do much of their own work and understand
,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
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On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Actually, my rebuilder
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
In that case, you are offering an excellent deal.
My long
people
should take English 1.
Perfect score on the TSWE, of course now that and $1.50 will get me a cup of
coffee.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:58:12 -0400
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes
finding out
they are no good, so they insist
that they be pre-tested.
Randy
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Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981
I'll note if you have a early W140 transmission (pre 95? non-
electronic) then if you ask mercedes for a rebuilt one, you will find
out they don't have
any in stock, thus require your core to rebuild it at their approved
rebuild centre, helpfully located elsewhere in the country.
: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Rusty - I was not aware of that. I'll take the transmission and the AC
compressor. I'll hit your website tonight and do the order.
Thanks - BillR
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From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sep 17, 2007 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his
transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is
not a real concern of mine.
Rusty Cullens
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Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
I think that there is hope - todays kids seem drawn to cars the way many
of
us were in the 50s and 60s. They do much of their own work
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Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
If I had it all to do over again I'd ABSOLUTELY go to tradeschool.
The problem with college is you didn't learn to actually DO anything
Not in the state schools down here - they don't stand
a chance of being accepted. Where you see the serious
remedial stuff is at the community college level,
mainly because in Florida, if you graduate from a
community college with a 3.0 or better, four year
state schools have to accept you.
Our
That's one that you can't lay on the government -- the best school in
the country won't make a bit of difference if the students don't want
to learn, and if their environment (family, peer group, neighborhood)
doesn't value education, it's not likely that the kid will learn
anything anywhere.
My
, 2007 6:24 PM
To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List'
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Yep, I'm in N. Alabama.
I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries
quality products, I've always been concerned about
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:13:21 -0400
Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
I love the term Factory Rebuilt.
In East Hartford, CT there was a dealer who rebuilt flathead fords in
the 50's. They were advertised, stamped and invoiced as Factory
Rebuilt. Because
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:13:21 -0400
Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
I love the term Factory Rebuilt.
In East Hartford, CT there was a dealer who rebuilt flathead fords in
the 50's. They were advertised, stamped
AM
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
There are still lot of jackleg mechanics who often do bad work.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Sent: Saturday
On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:01:55 -0500 Robert Bigham
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The bad news is that some of his (semi transient) help will do CLT
and worse. That is another story for another time, titled The great
water pump change fiasco. Soon to be in paperback in stores near
you.
CLT?
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:01:55 -0500 Robert Bigham
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The bad news is that some of his (semi transient) help will do CLT
and worse. That is another story for another time, titled The great
water pump change
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Date: 9/15/2007 10:46:53 AM
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
There are still lot of jackleg mechanics who often do bad work.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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I think that there is hope - todays kids seem drawn to cars the way many of
us were in the 50s and 60s. They do much of their own work and understand
how their cars work.
Although it seems a lot of kids are unwilling to choose this line of work.
A local community college president
: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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My 14 y/o son wants to go into a mechanical or electrical trade when he
graduates high
If I had it all to do over again I'd ABSOLUTELY go to tradeschool.
The problem with college is you didn't learn to actually DO anything.
Exactly. College is supposed to provide you with
an education, training is supposed to show you how
to DO things. Different purposes. The education,
While this dates me a bit, I chose to go into
automotive trade school after a wasted (truly wasted!)
year of college at IU/Bloomington. It took a year of
partying and not making grades to convince my parents
that I was *not* college material at the time, despite
my constant efforts to tell them
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
Rick,
I wanted to go into auto repair when I got out of highschool. My dad talked
me into working for a season and then I talked myself into college.
If I had it all to do over again I'd ABSOLUTELY go to tradeschool
Send him to trade school. By all means, especially if
it's something he likes doing. That was the thing for
me - I loved doing what I did, and sitting in a
classroom for four years was not going to put me in
something I liked.
If the career path started by going to trade school
(or
good place now but any high tech firm is ripe for downsizing.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:08:51 -0500
From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Redghost wrote:
I would think it best to learn a trade so that you could get out of
college with the least debt needed. It may take a bit longer to get
out, but you will have matured immensely by the time you are handed
that sheepskin. It is also a great back up incase you get out with
Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial
indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some
problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit
shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections
To my mind the question would hinge on how long you wish to keep the car
for. if i figured i were spending the rest of my life with the car, i'd go
with rebuilt. otherwise, i'd either scrap the car or look for a used one.
On 9/14/07, billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Final checks are being done
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
To my mind the question would hinge on how long you wish to keep the car
for. if i figured i were spending the rest of my life with the car, i'd go
with rebuilt. otherwise, i'd either scrap the car or look for a used one.
On 9/14/07, billr
] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial
indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some
problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit
shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr
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That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I
just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are,
right?]
Have you asked Rusty?
Craig
billr wrote:
That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for
$2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where
you are, right?]
Rusty sells them too. I think they cost around $1700... could then get
your indy to install it (if his rebuild option is too
Thus far all the news from the list is better than my fears.
Thanks John.
BillR
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From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sep 14, 2007 11:44 AM
To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981
Not yet, but if I need one [at this point I am not sure] I will.
BillR
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From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sep 14, 2007 11:42 AM
To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM
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On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr
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That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I
just hope Jax is as reasonable as N
John Robbins wrote:
Rusty sells them too. I think they cost around $1700... could then get
your indy to install it (if his rebuild option is too much).
When I worked for a Saab indy, there was only one guy he'd let work
on our Borg-Warner transaxles, which I suspect are mechanically
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From: Craig McCluskey
To: billr ; Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00
Shipping is paid one way.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax 770-454-9745
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'll take 2
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730 FSBO Supervisor
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From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
My
: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included?
Happy Moose day..
Pete
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From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2
] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'll take 2
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Kaleb C. Striplin
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From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission
Rebuild of my 91 350SDL tranny was ~$2300 in Raleigh, NC coupla months ago.
Wilton
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What happened to the MB factory rebuilt transmissions that we were advised
to buy a year or two ago? Did they quit rebuilding them or did the price go
out of sight?
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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Rebuild of my 91 350SDL tranny was
I love the term Factory Rebuilt.
Think they send them back to the Fatherland where Elves rebuild them?
I met a fellow several years ago who was convinced that his new fender
had Factory Paint on it! Yes, he thought that the new fender had
been made and painted in the factory!
In East Hartford,
I think they were rebuilt to MB standards at a factory in the U.S. approved
by MB. I would like to hear Marshalls comment on this since I seem to
recall him advocating them back then.
Gerry
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I love the term Factory Rebuilt.
Think they send
Factory Rebuilt means rebuilt in a factory, somewhere
Thanks, Tom
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From: Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: 9/14/07 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
I love the term Factory
'
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted
Factory Rebuilt means rebuilt in a factory, somewhere
Thanks, Tom
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From: Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I
just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?]
BillR
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Peter T. Arnold wrote:
I love the term Factory Rebuilt.
Think they send them back to the Fatherland where Elves rebuild them?
I met a fellow several years ago who was convinced that his new fender
had Factory Paint on it! Yes, he thought that the new fender had
been made and painted in
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